Keychron K1 Max Low-Profile Wireless Mechanical Keyboard (Red Switch) – Overview
Switches
Gateron low-profile Red
Linear low-profile switches in hot-swap sockets
Gateron low-profile Red
Linear low-profile switches in hot-swap sockets
Layout
80% TKL, 87 keys
Tenkeyless ANSI layout with 12 multimedia keys
80% TKL, 87 keys
Tenkeyless ANSI layout with 12 multimedia keys
Connectivity
2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 5.1, USB-C
1000 Hz on 2.4 GHz and wired, Bluetooth pairs with up to 3 devices
2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 5.1, USB-C
1000 Hz on 2.4 GHz and wired, Bluetooth pairs with up to 3 devices
Battery
2000 mAh
About 95 hours backlight off, about 50 hours on lowest RGB
2000 mAh
About 95 hours backlight off, about 50 hours on lowest RGB
Profile
Ultra-slim body
18.2 mm front height with keycaps, about 608 g
Ultra-slim body
18.2 mm front height with keycaps, about 608 g
Keycaps
Low-profile double-shot PBT
Mac and Windows keycaps included, plus extra Esc and Enter keys
Low-profile double-shot PBT
Mac and Windows keycaps included, plus extra Esc and Enter keys
Backlight
RGB, 22+ effects
Adjustable hue, saturation, brightness and effect speed
RGB, 22+ effects
Adjustable hue, saturation, brightness and effect speed
Programming
QMK + Keychron Launcher
Remap keys and record macros in the browser-based Launcher
QMK + Keychron Launcher
Remap keys and record macros in the browser-based Launcher
Warranty
1 Year Carry-In
Keychron manufacturer warranty
1 Year Carry-In
Keychron manufacturer warranty
Keychron K1 Max Low-Profile Wireless Mechanical Keyboard (Red Switch) Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Keychron |
| Model | K1 Max QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard |
| Part number | K1M-H1 |
| EAN | 4895248866312 |
| Colour | Black |
| Version | RGB backlight, hot-swappable, Gateron low-profile Red switches |
| Compatibility | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Keys and Switches | |
| Layout | 80% tenkeyless (TKL), ANSI |
| Number of keys | 87 (including 12 multimedia keys) |
| Switches | Gateron low-profile mechanical Red (linear) |
| Hot-swappable | Yes, Gateron and Keychron low-profile mechanical switches (not optical) |
| Keycaps | Low-profile double-shot PBT, LSA profile |
| Sound dampening | IXPE acoustic foam with latex foam support |
| Backlight | RGB, 22+ modes |
| N-key rollover | Yes, wireless and wired |
| Programmable | QMK firmware, Keychron Launcher web app |
| Connectivity | |
| Wireless | 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth 5.1 (up to 3 devices) |
| Wired | USB Type-C |
| Polling rate | 1000 Hz (2.4 GHz and wired), 90 Hz (Bluetooth) |
| Power | |
| Battery | 2000 mAh rechargeable Li-polymer |
| Battery life | About 95 hours (backlight off), about 50 hours (RGB, lowest brightness) |
| Physical | |
| Frame | ABS + aluminium |
| Dimensions | 346 x 118.5 mm |
| Height without keycaps | 7.72 mm front, 14.7 mm rear |
| Height incl. keycaps | 18.2 mm front, 24.1 mm rear |
| Typing angle | 3.37° / 4.2° / 6.7° |
| Weight | 608 g |
| Operating temperature | -10 to 50 °C |
| In the Box and Warranty | |
| In the box | K1 Max keyboard Mac and Windows keycaps (incl. extra Esc and Enter) 2.4 GHz receiver |
| Warranty | 1 Year Keychron Carry-In |
About the Keychron K1 Max Low-Profile Wireless Mechanical Keyboard (Red Switch)
The Keychron K1 Max is a slim 80% tenkeyless mechanical keyboard that pairs low-profile Gateron switches with 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and wired connections, suiting people who move between a desktop and a laptop. This K1M-H1 version uses Gateron low-profile Red linear switches, which press smoothly without a bump, in hot-swap sockets under an RGB backlight. Low-profile double-shot PBT keycaps for Mac and Windows are included, and the ABS and aluminium frame keeps the weight to about 608 g. The 2000 mAh battery and QMK firmware complete the package.
