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Endgame Gear KB65HE vs Keychron Q1 Max: Comparison

Endgame Gear KB65HE and Keychron Q1 Max differ on layout: Endgame Gear KB65HE at 65%, Keychron Q1 Max at 75%.

Specs

Specification
Endgame Gear KB65HE (65%/Hall Effect/Wired USB-C/Adjustable Actuation + Rapid Trigger/1000Hz Polling)
Endgame Gear KB65HE
Keychron Q1 Max (75%/Aluminum/Double Gasket Mount/Bluetooth 5.1 + USB-C/Hot-Swappable/QMK/VIA/South-facing RGB)
Keychron Q1 Max
BrandEndgame GearKeychron
Layout65%75%
ModelKB65HEQ1 Max
ConnectivityWired USB-C (detachable)Bluetooth 5.1 + USB-C wired
Hot-Swappablefalsetrue
BacklightingPer-Key RGBSouth-facing RGB

Price comparison

RetailerEndgame Gear KB65HEKeychron Q1 Max
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Verdict

Endgame Gear KB65HE

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A focused, esports-oriented Hall effect 65% from a brand known for competitive-grade precision peripherals.

Keychron Q1 Max

9 / 10 Expert Rating

Premium custom-keyboard feel, build, and programmability at a fraction of a custom build's cost — the best mechanical keyboard for most people, barring competitive 2.4GHz needs.

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