Keychron Q3 Max Wireless Mechanical Keyboard (Shell White, Red Switch) – Overview
Switches
Gateron Jupiter Red
Linear switches in hot-swap sockets for 3-pin and 5-pin MX switches
Gateron Jupiter Red
Linear switches in hot-swap sockets for 3-pin and 5-pin MX switches
Layout
80% TKL, with knob
Tenkeyless ANSI layout with a rotary knob
80% TKL, with knob
Tenkeyless ANSI layout with a rotary knob
Connectivity
2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 5.1, USB-C
1000 Hz on 2.4 GHz and wired; up to 3 Bluetooth devices
2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 5.1, USB-C
1000 Hz on 2.4 GHz and wired; up to 3 Bluetooth devices
Battery
4000 mAh
Up to about 180 hours with backlight off, 100 hours on lowest RGB
4000 mAh
Up to about 180 hours with backlight off, 100 hours on lowest RGB
Programming
QMK / VIA
Remap keys and record macros in VIA or Keychron Launcher
QMK / VIA
Remap keys and record macros in VIA or Keychron Launcher
Backlight
South-facing RGB
22 RGB effects that light the legends evenly
South-facing RGB
22 RGB effects that light the legends evenly
Keycaps
Double-shot PBT, KSA
KSA-profile PBT with Mac and Windows keycaps included
Double-shot PBT, KSA
KSA-profile PBT with Mac and Windows keycaps included
Build
CNC aluminium, gasket
6063 aluminium body in Shell White, PC plate, about 1770 g
CNC aluminium, gasket
6063 aluminium body in Shell White, PC plate, about 1770 g
Warranty
1 Year Carry-In
Keychron manufacturer warranty
1 Year Carry-In
Keychron manufacturer warranty
Keychron Q3 Max Wireless Mechanical Keyboard (Shell White, Red Switch) Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Keychron |
| Model | Q3 Max QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard |
| Part number | Q3M-P1 |
| Colour | Shell White |
| Version | Fully assembled with knob, Gateron Jupiter Red, KSA keycaps |
| Compatibility | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Keys and Switches | |
| Layout | 80% tenkeyless (TKL), ANSI, with knob |
| Switches | Gateron Jupiter Red (linear) |
| Hot-swappable | Yes, most 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style switches |
| Keycaps | Double-shot PBT, KSA profile |
| Stabilisers | PCB-mounted screw-in |
| Backlight | South-facing RGB, 22 lighting effects |
| Programmable | QMK / VIA, Keychron Launcher |
| N-key rollover | Yes, wired and wireless |
| Connectivity | |
| Wireless | 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth 5.1 (up to 3 devices) |
| Wired | USB Type-C |
| Polling rate | 1000 Hz on 2.4 GHz and wired, 90 Hz on Bluetooth |
| Power | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh rechargeable Li-polymer |
| Battery life | Up to approx. 180 hours (backlight off), approx. 100 hours (RGB, lowest brightness) |
| Physical | |
| Body | CNC-machined 6063 aluminium |
| Plate | Polycarbonate (PC) |
| Mount | Double-gasket design |
| Sound dampening | IXPE, PET and latex foam plus bottom-case foam |
| Dimensions | 365 x 137 mm |
| Height without keycaps | 19.7 mm front, 32.6 mm rear |
| Typing angle | 5.2° |
| Weight | Approx. 1770 g |
| Operating temperature | -10 to 50 °C |
| In the Box and Warranty | |
| In the box | Q3 Max keyboard (fully assembled) Mac and Windows keycaps |
| Warranty | 1 Year Keychron Carry-In |
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About the Keychron Q3 Max Wireless Mechanical Keyboard (Shell White, Red Switch)
The Keychron Q3 Max is an 80% tenkeyless keyboard in a CNC aluminium case, aimed at typists and office users who want a premium wireless board with a full function row and a rotary knob. It runs on 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 5.1 or a USB-C cable, and QMK/VIA support makes every key remappable. This Q3M-P1 version comes in Shell White with KSA double-shot PBT keycaps and linear Gateron Jupiter Red switches in hot-swap sockets. The double-gasket mount and PC plate give a softer feel, and the 4000 mAh battery lasts up to about 180 hours with the backlight off.
