Keychron V1 Max

Keychron · 75% · standard height

4.269 ratings· Amazon

Keychron V1 Max mechanical keyboard
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The Keychron V1 Max adds tri-mode wireless (1000 Hz 2.4 GHz), a gasket mount with polycarbonate plate, and pre-lubed Gateron Jupiter switches to the 75% V1 formula while keeping full QMK/VIA support.

Best for: typing, programming.

Keychron V1 Max specs

Layout 75%
Height Standard
Connectivity Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Hot-swap Yes
Stock switches Gateron Jupiter Red, Gateron Jupiter Brown, Gateron Jupiter Banana
Keycaps PBT double-shot, OSA profile
Case ABS plastic
Mount Gasket
Backlight RGB
QMK / VIA Yes
Battery 4000 mAh
Typical price $105
Sound (stock) soft, creamy
Released 2023

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Stock switches in the database

The Keychron V1 Max is offered with these switches. Open a switch page for force, travel, materials, and similar alternatives.

Gateron Jupiter Red linear · 45g actuation The Gateron Jupiter Red is Keychron's stock 45g pre-lubed linear, a smooth and mellow all-rounder for typing and gaming alike. Gateron Jupiter Brown tactile · 55g actuation The Gateron Jupiter Brown is Keychron's stock 55g tactile, offering a light rounded bump and quiet operation for everyday work. Gateron Jupiter Banana tactile · 59g actuation The Gateron Jupiter Banana is the punchy 59g tactile of Keychron's Jupiter line, with an earlier, stronger bump and shorter 3.4mm travel than a standard brown.

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Alternatives to the Keychron V1 Max

Keychron V1 75% · $60 The Keychron V1 is a wired 75% QMK/VIA custom keyboard with a hot-swappable PCB, screw-in stabilizers, and double-shot OSA PBT keycaps in a budget plastic tray-mount case, with an optional knob version. Compare: Keychron V1 Max vs Keychron V1 · popular
Keychron Q1 Pro 75% · $168 The Keychron Q1 Pro is the wireless (Bluetooth plus wired) version of the flagship 75% aluminum Q1 with double-gasket mounting, a knob, hot-swap sockets, and QMK/VIA support in wired mode. Compare: Keychron V1 Max vs Keychron Q1 Pro · popular
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