Keychron V1 Max Wireless Mechanical Keyboard (Brown Switch) – Overview
Switches
Gateron Jupiter Brown
Tactile switches in hot-swap sockets for 3/5-pin MX switches
Gateron Jupiter Brown
Tactile switches in hot-swap sockets for 3/5-pin MX switches
Layout
75%, with knob
Compact ANSI layout with arrow keys and a rotary knob
75%, with knob
Compact ANSI layout with arrow keys and 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 190 hours with backlight off, 100 hours on lowest RGB
4000 mAh
Up to about 190 hours with backlight off, 100 hours on lowest RGB
Programming
QMK firmware
Remap keys and record macros in the Keychron Launcher web app
QMK firmware
Remap keys and record macros in the Keychron Launcher web app
Backlight
South-facing RGB
RGB lighting under every key, with adjustable effects
South-facing RGB
RGB lighting under every key, with adjustable effects
Keycaps
Double-shot PBT, OSA
OEM height with an SA-style shape; Mac and Windows keycaps
Double-shot PBT, OSA
OEM height with an SA-style shape; Mac and Windows keycaps
Build
Gasket mount, PC plate
Carbon Black ABS body with sound-absorbing foam, about 770 g
Gasket mount, PC plate
Carbon Black ABS body with sound-absorbing foam, about 770 g
Warranty
1 Year Carry-In
Keychron manufacturer warranty
1 Year Carry-In
Keychron manufacturer warranty
Keychron V1 Max Wireless Mechanical Keyboard (Brown Switch) Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Keychron |
| Model | V1 Max QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard |
| Part number | V1M-D3 |
| EAN | 4895248861010 |
| Colour | Carbon Black |
| Version | Fully assembled with knob, Gateron Jupiter Brown |
| Compatibility | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Keys and Switches | |
| Layout | 75%, ANSI, with knob |
| Switches | Gateron Jupiter Brown (tactile) |
| Hot-swappable | Yes, most 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style switches |
| Keycaps | Double-shot PBT, OSA profile, not shine-through |
| Stabilisers | PCB-mounted screw-in |
| Backlight | South-facing RGB |
| Programmable | QMK firmware, 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. 190 hours (backlight off), approx. 100 hours (RGB, lowest brightness) |
| Charging time | Approx. 5 hours over USB-C |
| Physical | |
| Body | ABS plastic |
| Plate | Polycarbonate (PC) |
| Mount | Gasket mount, sound-absorbing foam |
| Dimensions | 328.5 x 148.7 mm |
| Height without keycaps | 21.5 mm front, 29.4 mm rear |
| Typing angle | 3.5°, 7.1° or 9.5° |
| Weight | Approx. 770 g |
| Operating temperature | -10 to 50 °C |
| In the Box and Warranty | |
| In the box | V1 Max keyboard (fully assembled) Mac and Windows keycaps USB-C cable USB-A to USB-C adapter |
| Warranty | 1 Year Keychron Carry-In |
About the Keychron V1 Max Wireless Mechanical Keyboard (Brown Switch)
The Keychron V1 Max is a compact 75% mechanical keyboard that keeps the arrow keys and function row, and adds a rotary knob for volume or shortcuts. It suits home and office users who want one board for a laptop, desktop and tablet, thanks to 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 5.1 with three devices and wired USB-C modes. This V1M-D3 version is Carbon Black and fitted with tactile Gateron Jupiter Brown switches, which give a light bump on each keystroke without a click. Hot-swap sockets, a gasket mount and a 4000 mAh battery come as standard.
