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KeychronKeyboard
V1 Max
Released November 2023.5Press articlegizmochina.com/2023/11/14/keychron-v1-max-mechanical-keyboard-launches-chinaRead 5 October 2026November 14, 2023 contemporary report says released and sale that evening in China. Month precision corroborated by independently opened November 18 buyer possession report. No exact global first sale day asserted. Last checked 16 October 2026.
- Form factor
- 75 %
- Switch sensing technology
- Mechanical
- Connections
- USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth
- Max polling rate
- 1,000Hz
92 of 164 fields known.
General
- Model numbers
- V1M-D1, V1M-D3, V1M-D41Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026Exact maker ProductGroup variant payload maps Red V1M-D1, Brown V1M-D3 and Banana V1M-D4 to the three stored GTINs. Barebones V1M-Z4 is not a complete keyboard and is excluded.
- GTIN / EAN
- 4895248861003, 4895248861010, 48952488610271Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
- Announced
- Not available
- Status
- Not available
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- Not available
- Launch price (US)
- Not available
- Launch price (EU)
- Not available
- Colours
- Carbon Black1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
- Segment
- Not available
Layout
- Form factor
- 75 %1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
- Layout standard
- ANSI1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
- Regional layouts
- English US (QWERTY)1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
- Key legends for
- Windows, macOS2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026
- Function row
- Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026
- Dedicated arrow keys
- Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026
- Key stagger
- Row-staggered2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026
- Bottom row
- Not available
Switches
- Switch sensing technology
- Mechanical1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
- Switch feel
- Linear, Tactile1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
- Switch maker
- Gateron1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
- Switch models
- Gateron Jupiter Red, Gateron Jupiter Brown, Gateron Jupiter Banana1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
- Actuation force
- 45 to 59gf1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/gateron-jupiter-switch-setRead 5 October 2026
- Bottom-out force
- Not available
- Tactile bump force
- Not available
- Actuation point
- 2mm1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/gateron-jupiter-switch-setRead 5 October 2026
- Total travel
- 3.4 to 4mm1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/gateron-jupiter-switch-setRead 5 October 2026
- Factory-lubed switches
- Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
- Adjustable actuation
- Not available
- Actuation range
- Not available
- Actuation step
- Not available
- Per-key actuation
- Not available
- Rapid trigger
- Not available
- Minimum rapid trigger movement
- Not available
- Multi-action keys
- Not available
- SOCD handling
- Not available
- Analog input
- Not available
- Compatible switches
- 3-pin and 5-pin MX mechanical switches1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
- Stabilizers
- PCB screw-in1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
- Factory-lubed stabilizers
- Not available
Keycaps
- Keycap material
- PBT1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
- Legend method
- Doubleshot1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
- Keycap profile
- OSA1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
- Keycap thickness
- Not available
Performance
- Polling rate per connection
Connection Polling rate (Hz) Receiver or adapter USB (wired) 1,000 Not available 2.4 GHz 1,000 Included USB-A or USB-C 2.4 GHz receiver Bluetooth 90 Not available - Max polling rate
- 1,000Hz
- Polling rate (wired)
- 1,000Hz
- Polling rate (2.4 GHz)
- 1,000Hz
- Polling rate (Bluetooth)
- 90Hz
- Scan rate
- Not available
- Input latency (claimed)
- Not available
- Key rollover per connection
Connection Rollover USB (wired) NKRO 2.4 GHz NKRO Bluetooth NKRO - Anti-ghosting
- Not available
- Adjustable debounce
- Not available
- Minimum debounce
- Not available
Measured
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- Latency per connection (measured)
- Not available
- Actuation point (measured)
- Not available
- Total travel (measured)
- Not available
- Operating force (measured)
- Not available
- Typing noise (measured)
- Not available
- Battery life (measured)
- Not available
- Weight (measured)
- Not available
Connectivity
- Connections
- USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
- Wireless technology
- Not available
- Devices it can switch between
- Not available
- Receiver connector
- Not available
- Receiver shared with other devices
- Not available
- Wireless range
- Not available
- Detachable cable
- Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026
- Port on keyboard
- USB-C2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026
- Cable plug
- USB-C2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026
- USB passthrough
- Not available
- Works with
- Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Current exact maker Specs states Windows, macOS and Linux. Original manual side OS switch explicitly labels Win/Android and Mac/iOS. No iPadOS or ChromeOS compatibility inferred.
- Consoles
- Not available
Battery
- Battery type
- Li-Po1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
- Number of batteries
- Not available
- Battery capacity
- 4,000mAh1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
- User-replaceable battery
- Not available
- Battery life per mode (claimed)
Lighting Hours (h) Off 190 On 100 - Longest battery life (claimed)
- 190h
- Battery life, lighting off
- 190h
- Battery life, lighting on
- 100h
- Battery life, backlight on (claimed)
- Not available
- Battery life, backlight off (claimed)
- Not available
- Charging port
- USB-C1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
- Quick charge
- Not available
- Use while charging
- Not available
- Solar charging
- Not available
Build
- Case material
- ABS plastic1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
- Plate material
- Polycarbonate1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
- Mount style
- Gasket1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
- Flex cuts in PCB
- Not available
- Typing angles
- 3.5°, 7.1°, 9.5°2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026
- Spill resistant
- Not available
- IP rating
- Not available
Lighting
- Backlight
- RGB per key1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
- LED position
- South-facing1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
- Lighting zones
- Not available
- Brightness levels
- Not available
- Side or underglow lighting
- Not available
- Lighting sensors
- Not available
- Lighting sync
- Not available
Controls
- Separate media buttons
- 02Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026
- Volume control
- Knob1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
- Separate macro keys
- 02Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026
- Built-in screen
- None2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026
- Touchpad
- Not available
- Fingerprint reader
- Not available
- OS mode switch
- Switch2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026
- Windows key lock
- Not available
Software
- Software runs on
- Web1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
- Open firmware
- QMK, VIA1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
- Onboard memory
- Not available
- Onboard profiles
- Not available
- Macros stored onboard
- Not available
Ergonomics
- Wrist rest
- None2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026
- Wrist rest material
- Not available
- Tenting
- Not available
- Tenting angles
- Not available
Dimensions and weight
Front and side, drawn to scale.
- Dimensions
- Width328.5Depth148.7Height40.1Front height30.8mm(12.9 × 5.9 × 1.6 × 1.2 in)2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original manual page 10 explicitly gives front height 30.8 mm and back height 40.1 mm with fitted keycaps, versus 21.5/29.4 mm without. Stored maximum fitted-keycap body height is 40.1 mm. Foot position is not explicitly labelled in the original height table. The 40.1 mm back height is treated as the baseline body height, rather than a raised-foot measurement. Maker length 328.5 becomes left-right width and maker width 148.7 becomes front-back depth.
- Dimensions with wrist rest
- Not available
- Weight including wrist rest
- Not available
- Box dimensions
- Not available
- Box weight
- Not available
Certifications
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- Platform certifications
- Not available
- Other certifications
- Not available
In the box
- In the box
- Fully assembled V1 Max keyboard with Gateron Jupiter switches and OSA PBT keycaps, Additional Mac and Windows keycaps, USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-A to USB-C adapter, Receiver extension adapter, USB-A 2.4 GHz receiver, USB-C 2.4 GHz receiver, Keycap and switch puller, Screwdriver, Hex key2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original fully assembled manual page 2 inventories both USB-A and USB-C receivers, one extension adapter, Type-C to Type-C cable and Type-A adapter, puller, screwdriver and hex key. Installed ABS case, PCB, PC plate, foam, four stabilizer sets, switches and keycaps belong to complete keyboard. No optional wrist rest included.
- Cables included
Type Count USB-C to USB-C cable 1 - Spare switches
- Not available
Links
- Product page
- www.keychron.com/products/keychron-v1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboard1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026Original V1 Max wireless model. Excludes wired V1, V1 8K and V1 Ultra 8K. This entry covers fully assembled Carbon Black ANSI knob configurations. Barebones and unverified regional configurations are excluded.
- Spec sheet
- www.keychron.com/products/keychron-v1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboard1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026Exact maker online Specs table. No separate exact consumer datasheet PDF found. Original 22-page producer manual also contains a specification page.
- Manual
- cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V1_Max_User_Manual.pdf2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact maker V1 Max original 22-page manual, created November 1, 2023. Outlined English pages 1-11 rendered and read. Includes fully assembled box, connection modes, VIA, layers, lighting, firmware reset, dimensions and complete controls.
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
Warranty
- Manufacturer warranty (source market)
- 1year4Maker product pagekeychron.com/pages/warrantyRead 5 October 2026Maker default twelve months from delivery unless purchase documents state otherwise. Exact V1 Max expressly covered through defective-part replacement. Keycaps and palm rests only three months. Statutory rights remain separate.
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Variants
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| Model number | GTIN | Markets | Colours | Sold as | Layout standard | Regional layouts | Keys in regional layout | Key legends for | Switch sensing technology | Switch feel | Switch maker | Switch models | Actuation force | Actuation point | Total travel | Rated keystrokes | Factory-lubed switches | Keycap material | Legend method | Shine-through legends | Case material | Backlight | Keyboard weight | In the box |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V1M-D1 | 4895248861003 | US | Carbon Black | Complete | ANSI | English US (QWERTY) | 81 | Windows, macOS | Mechanical | Linear | Gateron | Gateron Jupiter Red | 45 gf | 2 mm | 4 mm | 80 million | Yes | PBT | Doubleshot | No | ABS plastic | RGB per key | 770 g | Fully assembled V1 Max keyboard with Gateron Jupiter switches and OSA PBT keycaps, Additional Mac and Windows keycaps, USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-A to USB-C adapter, Receiver extension adapter, USB-A 2.4 GHz receiver, USB-C 2.4 GHz receiver, Keycap and switch puller, Screwdriver, Hex key |
| V1M-D3 | 4895248861010 | US | Carbon Black | Complete | ANSI | English US (QWERTY) | 81 | Windows, macOS | Mechanical | Tactile | Gateron | Gateron Jupiter Brown | 55 gf | 2 mm | 4 mm | 80 million | Yes | PBT | Doubleshot | No | ABS plastic | RGB per key | 770 g | Fully assembled V1 Max keyboard with Gateron Jupiter switches and OSA PBT keycaps, Additional Mac and Windows keycaps, USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-A to USB-C adapter, Receiver extension adapter, USB-A 2.4 GHz receiver, USB-C 2.4 GHz receiver, Keycap and switch puller, Screwdriver, Hex key |
| V1M-D4 | 4895248861027 | US | Carbon Black | Complete | ANSI | English US (QWERTY) | 81 | Windows, macOS | Mechanical | Tactile | Gateron | Gateron Jupiter Banana | 59 gf | 2 mm | 3.4 mm | 80 million | Yes | PBT | Doubleshot | No | ABS plastic | RGB per key | 770 g | Fully assembled V1 Max keyboard with Gateron Jupiter switches and OSA PBT keycaps, Additional Mac and Windows keycaps, USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-A to USB-C adapter, Receiver extension adapter, USB-A 2.4 GHz receiver, USB-C 2.4 GHz receiver, Keycap and switch puller, Screwdriver, Hex key |
Sources
We read 7 sources for this keyboard. The numbers match the markers in the sheet.
- Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/gateron-jupiter-switch-set
- Maker product pagekeychron.com/pages/warranty
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