Keychron

K1 Max QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard

Keychron K1 Max QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard

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Sentiment score63% positive
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Last updated: Jul 28, 2026

Reddit Reviews

Reddit IconbanALLreligion
10 months ago

I think I'll go the easy way and settle with a keychron K1 max (hotswap) with brown low profile gateron switches fors starters. I really like how it looks. Thx for your input.

Reddit IcondzordzLong
about 2 months ago

depends on you, what form factor you prefer. K1 MAX is low profile 80%, with even keys being low profile. K5 is a good chooce too. Depends on your preference really, and what keys are up to your liking.

Reddit Iconotikik
10 months ago

Harstem on keyboards: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQfRs2PcUEA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQfRs2PcUEA) \> I have pretty old Keychron K2 I personally use a Keychron k1! With blue switches though. Not great for gaming, but I like them for typing which is still my main use :)

Reddit Iconcszolee79
5 months ago

Well... Keychron has many 100% and 96% (1800?) boards but their quality is not all that great with the Max models. If you buy Keychron, buy it from Amazon / local seller, not directly from Keychron because their warranty policy is lacking. V5/6 Max might work (gasket mount), or K10 Max (tray mount), perhaps J5. Q5/6 Max is over the budget. I have a V6 Max and no issues but I don't use it much (having multiple Q boards).

Reddit IconDroc_Rewop
6 months ago

I had Logitech G710+ and swapped to Keychron K10 Max. I would still prefer the Logitech over the K10 but of course there is a big price difference.

Reddit Iconkool-keys
8 months ago

I'd say it's an OK choice. Don't buy direct from Keychron though, as their customer support is awful. If you can find it on Amazon, that's the way to go.

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