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Keychron K8 Max vs Keychron K1 Max

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12 rows differ

2 keyboards

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Price (differs)
£119.99List price
£109.99List price

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Sound (editorial)
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VersionMaxMax
SizeTKL (80%)TKL (80%)
LayoutsANSI / ISOANSI / ISO
Keys (differs)87Not listed
Switch options (differs)Keychron Super Red, Keychron Super Brown, Keychron Super BananaGateron Low Profile Mechanical Red, Gateron Low Profile Mechanical Brown
Switch typeMechanicalMechanical
Hot-swap (differs)Yes (3- & 5-pin)Yes
ConnectionWired (USB-C), Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz dongleWired (USB-C), Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz dongle
Battery (differs)4,000 mAh2,000 mAh
Polling rate1,000 Hz1,000 Hz
CaseABSABS
Plate (differs)SteelNot listed
Mounting (differs)Tray mountOther
Stabilizers (differs)PCB screw-inNot listed
Keycaps (differs)PBT, Other profile, doubleshotPBT, Low profile profile, doubleshot
SoftwareQMK, VIAQMK, VIA
Lighting (differs)Per-key RGB (south-facing)Per-key RGB
Weight (differs)1.31 kg0.61 kg
Typing angle (differs)7.7°Not listed

Prices are list prices unless marked as a live price. Check the retailer before you buy. Sound tags are our summary of what owners and reviewers report, not measurements.