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Keychron V1 vs Roccat Vulcan II Max: Comparison

Keychron V1 and Roccat Vulcan II Max differ on switch type: Keychron V1 at Keychron K Pro Mechanical (Brown/Red/Banana), Roccat Vulcan II Max at Titan II Optical-Mechanical (Linear/Tactile).

Keychron V1 (75%/Keychron K Pro Mechanical/Wired/Hot-Swappable/QMK-VIA/South-Facing RGB)
KeychronKeychron V1

Specs

Specification
Keychron V1 (75%/Keychron K Pro Mechanical/Wired/Hot-Swappable/QMK-VIA/South-Facing RGB)
Keychron V1
Roccat Vulcan II Max (Full-Size/Titan II Optical-Mechanical/Wired USB/Per-Key RGB/Aluminum Top Plate)
Roccat Vulcan II Max
BrandKeychronRoccat
Layout75%Full-Size
ModelV1Vulcan II Max
Switch TypeKeychron K Pro Mechanical (Brown/Red/Banana)Titan II Optical-Mechanical (Linear/Tactile)
ConnectivityWired (USB-C)Wired USB (braided cable)
Keycap MaterialDouble-shot PBT, OEM profilePBT with Floating Design
BacklightingSouth-facing RGBAIMO Per-Key RGB
Polling Rate1000 Hz1000 Hz

Price comparison

RetailerKeychron V1Roccat Vulcan II Max
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Verdict

Keychron V1

8 / 10 Expert Rating

The best entry point into gasket-mounted custom boards for under $100 — nothing else at this price feels this close to a hobbyist build.

Roccat Vulcan II Max

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A visually distinctive full-size optical-mechanical board whose floating keycap design remains instantly recognizable.

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