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Keychron Q1 HE vs Keychron Q1 Max: Comparison
Keychron Q1 HE and Keychron Q1 Max differ on connectivity: Keychron Q1 HE at Wired (USB-C), Keychron Q1 Max at Bluetooth 5.1 + USB-C wired. They match on layout and backlighting.
Specs
| Specification | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Keychron | Keychron |
| Layout | 75% | 75% |
| Model | Q1 HE | Q1 Max |
| Connectivity | Wired (USB-C) | Bluetooth 5.1 + USB-C wired |
| Backlighting | South-facing RGB | South-facing RGB |
Verdict
Keychron Q1 HE
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely premium case wrapped around competitive-grade magnetic switches — the Q1 Max's typing feel with the Wooting 80HE's competitive edge, at a fair price.
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.




