Keychron Q1 Pro vs Keychron V1 Max
The Keychron Q1 Pro and the Keychron V1 Max are close alternatives. The main differences: the Keychron V1 Max is the cheaper of the two at $105 versus $168; stock, the Keychron Q1 Pro sounds deep thock and the Keychron V1 Max soft, creamy.
- Lower priceKeychron V1 Max$105 versus $168
- More ways to connectKeychron V1 Max3 connection modes versus 2
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Choose the Keychron Q1 Pro if
- you mainly want it for enthusiast.
- you mainly want it for mac users.
Choose the Keychron V1 Max if
- you mainly want it for programming.
- you want to spend less ($105).
Keychron Q1 Pro vs Keychron V1 Max, spec by spec
| Keychron Q1 Pro | Keychron V1 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 75% | 75% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, Wired | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired (stronger spec) |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | PBT double-shot, OSA profile | PBT double-shot, OSA profile |
| Case | Full CNC 6063 aluminum | ABS plastic |
| Mount | Gasket | Gasket |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Typical price | $168 | $105 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | deep thock | soft, creamy |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ; a check marks the objectively stronger spec (price, battery, modability). Feel and preference rows never get a check. Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.
Where they sit among all 509 boards we track
68% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Keychron Q1 Pro; 39% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Keychron V1 Max.
34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Keychron Q1 Pro; 34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Keychron V1 Max.
Where to buy the Keychron Q1 Pro
Where to buy the Keychron V1 Max
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