Keychron Q1 HE vs Keychron K3 Max QMK/VIA Wireless Keyboard
Keychron Q1 HE ($219) vs Keychron K3 Max QMK/VIA Wireless Keyboard ($87.99) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right keyboard.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Keychron Q1 HE | Keychron K3 Max QMK/VIA Wireless Keyboard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $219 | $87.99 |
| Weight | 1920g | 525g |
| Switches | Hall-effect magnetic (adjustable actuation) | Hot-swappable Gateron low-profile |
| Layout | 75% with rotary knob | 75% low profile |
| Mount | Gasket-mounted PCB | — |
| Frame | CNC aluminum (top + bottom) | — |
| Firmware | QMK + VIA fully compatible | QMK/VIA |
| Weight | 1920g | 525 g / 1.16 lbs (Keychron) |
| Dimensions | — | 306 x 116 mm |
| Connectivity | — | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, wired |
Pros & Cons
Keychron Q1 HE
- Hall-effect switches — zero spring fatigue over time
- Adjustable actuation point per-key in firmware
- Gasket mount absorbs typing force for thock sound
- CNC aluminum built to survive decades
- QMK + VIA for complete key remapping
- 1920g — not a travel keyboard
- $219 premium for enthusiast tier
- Hall-effect overkill for casual typists
Keychron K3 Max QMK/VIA Wireless Keyboard
- Slim enough for a laptop bag
- Hot-swappable switches
- QMK/VIA remapping
- Three connection modes
- 525g is hefty for its size
- Low-profile switches feel shallower
- Price varies by color and switch ($79.99 to $87.99)
- 75% layout drops the numpad
Keychron K3 Max QMK/VIA Wireless Keyboard is the better value at $87.99. Both are part of our curated keyboard index — tap through to check current pricing.
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