Keychron Q1 Max RGB QMK/VIA Custom Mechanical Keyboard, Hot-Swappable Full Metal Programmable Knob with Gateron Jupiter Red Switch, 2.4 GHz/Bluetooth/Wired Gaming Keyboard for Mac Windows Linux
$229.99
Price: $219.99 - $229.99
(as of May 19, 2025 15:03:51 UTC – Details)
Product Description
Keychron Q1 Max
Full metal QMK/VIA wireless custom mechanical keyboard upgraded with a 2.4 GHz wireless connection, featuring a 1000 Hz polling rate, double-gasket design, PBT keycaps, screw-in stabilizers, and more, the Keychron Q1 Max promises an unparalleled typing journey.
2.4 GHz & Bluetooth Connection
The 2.4 GHz wireless connection boasting a rapid 1000 Hz polling rate. For seamless multitasking across your computer, phone, and tablet, you can effortlessly connect the Q1 Max via Bluetooth 5.1 to three devices.
The polling rate is 1000 Hz right out of the box on 2.4 GHz and wired modes (90 Hz on Bluetooth mode), which makes the latency hardly noticeable even in competitive games.
QMK & VIA
Simply connect the Q1 Max to your device with a cable, drag and drop your favorite keys or macro commands to remap any key you want on any system (macOS, Windows, or Linux).
Easy Assemble
Designed every component to be able to assemble easily so you can customize and adjust each component with ease to create your ultimate typing experience.
Hot-Swappable, PBT Keycaps with RGB Backlit.
Comes with 22 types of RGB backlight settings. You can further fine-tune the RGB hue, saturation, brightness, effect speed, and different modes, or even remap these keys with QMK/VIA.
The Q1 Max comes with Keychron spherical-angle (KSA profile) double-shot keycap set with premium non-backlight shine through PBT material, that is oil-resistant and durable for long-term use while you can hot-swap every switch on the Q1 Max with almost all of the 3pin and 5pin MX style mechanical switches on the market
Specs
Polling Rate 1000 Hz (2.4 GHz & wired) / 90 Hz (Bluetooth) N-Key Rollover (NKRO) Yes for both wireless and wired modes Stabilizer Screw-in PCB stabilizer Compatible System macOS / Windows / Linux MCU ARM Cortex-M4 32-bit STM32F402 (256KB Flash) Connection 2.4 GHz / Bluetooth / Type-C wired Battery 4000 mAh rechargeable li-polymer battery Operating Environment -10 to 50℃ Body Material Aluminum + PC Plate Keycap KSA double-shot PBT keycaps, not shine-through Switches Hot-Swappable Gateron Jupiter Red Switch Backlit 22 types of RGB backlight Dimension 327.5 mm x 145 mm Weight 1724 g ± 10 g (Fully Assembled version)
Keychron Q1 Max, a custom wireless mechanical keyboard. Features a full metal body, a 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth wireless connection, QMK/VIA key remapping, a 1000 Hz polling rate, double-gasket design, PBT keycaps, screw-in stabilizers, and more premium features.
2.4 GHz & Bluetooth Connection – The 2.4 GHz wireless and wired connection boasts a rapid 1000 Hz polling rate. You can also connect the Q1 Max with up to 3 devices via a stable Bluetooth 5.1 for seamless multitasking.
A powerful ARM Cortex-M4 chip (MCU) equipped with 256K Flash will provide more flexibility for developers. The polling rate is 1000 Hz right out of the box on 2.4 GHz and wired modes (90 Hz on Bluetooth mode), which makes the latency hardly noticeable even in competitive games.
The entire metal body is crafted with 6063 aluminum that is processed through CNC machined, polished, sandblasted, and undergoes 24 more manufacturing stages to make this solid metal piece of art that is the Q1 Max. With a combination of premium acoustic foams, making every tap a delight for the senses.
You can hot-swap every switch on the Q1 Max with almost all of the 3pin and 5pin MX style mechanical switches on the market (including Cherry, Gateron, Kailh, Panda, etc.) without soldering required. You can customize your own typing experience in seconds.
Customers say
Customers find this keyboard well-built with a premium typing experience and amazing feel. They appreciate its responsiveness and sound quality, with one customer noting the nice clicky sound from the keys. However, some customers report lag issues with the keyboard.
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9 reviews for Keychron Q1 Max RGB QMK/VIA Custom Mechanical Keyboard, Hot-Swappable Full Metal Programmable Knob with Gateron Jupiter Red Switch, 2.4 GHz/Bluetooth/Wired Gaming Keyboard for Mac Windows Linux
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PG Nobel –
Solid Keyboard
Nice keyboard. Very Sturdy. worth the money. Heavy feel to it. Has the nice clicky sound from the keys, but the sound can be heard on a call. Keep that in mind if you type while on Zoom calls. They will hear you.
Rex –
Best keyboard I’ve ever owned (so far)
My initial one-month review is that this keyboard is the best I’ve ever used. The keys are the right balance of clicky and responsive without being completely obnoxious. I’ll admit I was going to swap out the brown switches for blues but decided to give it a week and really enjoy the more subtle tone of the browns.The keyboard is heavy enough to use as a blunt force weapon against a home invader and take no damage which is pretty awesome, and I like the concept the swappable switches and keys though I have yet to do that.The bluetooth and wireless dongle do what they say on the tin. No issues there.For the time being, I can give this keyboard a recommendation. I’ll update in a few months if things change.
Barry –
Terrible keyboard to play games wireless and wired
Keys dont respond and lag in both wired and wireless mode. This is actually the worst response I get from any keyboard. Amazon basics keyboards responds better than this junk. In fact I even used an apple keyboard on my windows laptop to play dota — it works a million times better. If this wasnt for the fact that it was 200 dollars I would have trashed this keyboard. DO NOT GET IT. HOT TRASH
Justin V. –
Best typing keyboard, South-Facing RGB useless.
I got it with the red switches. Best damn keyboard I’ve ever had the pleasure of typing on. Quiet, tactile, and I eve loved the stock keycaps it came with (some sort of OEM or SA style maybe?) Very ergonomic.-1 star because the south facing RGB, while compatible with more keycap styles, is useless. It’ll either blind you or struggle to shine through most shinethrough keycaps. Pleas offer a north facing option on most of your boards (hopefully it can be economically feasible.)If you don’t plan on using RGB, this is the 65% keyboard for you. If you do like RGB, consider something north facing.P.S. this board is fully customizable through the web based keychron launcher (keychrons version of via), or (with a firmware flash) through via or vial. Including any combination of Fn key customization, 4 layers, macros, etc etc.
gt –
awesome keyboard !
I’ve recently started getting into building/modding keyboards, and Keychron delivers. This is a solid mid-tier level keyboard, pretty good out of the box, and I own about 4 of them so far (really love the gateron juniper banana switches) . They are easy to further mod ( tape/ dampening foam mod) and easy to configure – be sure to use the keychron launcher if you decide to configure the software. Some websites point people to VIA software to program your keyboard, but go with the keychron launcher ( just google it, it will come up) – way easier since it was developed by Keychron themselves.
Luke –
Great keyboard right out of the box
Upgraded from a Keychron K2 after 3 years. For someone who appreciates pre-built mechanical keyboards, this Q1 Max is great. The tactile response of the switches, overall weight in the frame, and functionality for Mac users is why I ended up with this keyboard. I’m glad I went with the banana switches; slight creaminess without being too loud is great.
Max –
Lags and disconnects
The sound and feel of the keyboard is amazing. I’m using it for work so I use it extensive for more than 8 hours a day. My left hand is getting tired after a few hours due to the height and shape. A wrist rest doesn’t help a lot. Every few days the connection using with the dongle starts to lag and sometimes non responsive for tens of seconds at a time. I bought this as my first wireless keyboard to reduce clutter on my desk, so I would be disappointed having to use it wired. I might give BT a try.
Lifehiker –
Yeth
This pad is amazing, if you don’t enjoy it…… you suck. That’s the only way to put it to words. Spent what I could and I’ve been straight mercing on HLL and arma. Everything else is a skill issue. 💋
Cliente de Amazon –
Amo mi teclado, la sensación táctil es excelente, me gusta mucho el sonido y la sensibilidad de los switches Gateron Jupiter Banana, si comparo mi antigüo magic keyboard con esta belleza, el magic keyboard no tiene nada que hacer. Amo las teclas de PBT de doble inyección que no se desgastan con el tiempo ni se borra la leyenda de las teclas. Toda la construcción del teclado es de primera con un peso muy agradable, un chasis de aluminio el único defecto que tiene es que a veces se escriben dos espacios en lugar de uno al escribir, pero no es nada que me haga bajarle la calificación porque simplemente lo amo y creo que es el mejor teclado que he tenido.