Keychron
Keychron K2 HE
75% · Magnetic / Hall-effect · USB, 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth
8.1
$130Nov 9
Keychron V1 Max
A knob-equipped 75% wireless keyboard with gasket mount, double-shot PBT and up to 190 hours of battery life.
- 75%
- Mechanical
- USB, 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth
- Hot-swappable
- 1,000 Hz
PCPR score
7.6
Good
Best price we’ve seen
$99.99Nov 9
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The short version
The V1 Max is Keychron's plastic 75% keyboard with a gasket-mounted PC plate, hot-swappable Gateron Jupiter switches, double-shot PBT keycaps, a programmable knob and QMK support. It connects at 1000 Hz over 2.4 GHz and USB-C, or 90 Hz over Bluetooth, with battery life listed at up to 190 hours. Keychron now points shoppers to its newer V1 8K and V1 Ultra 8K models, and this one lacks magnetic switches, but it remains an affordable entry into the brand.
Pros
- Hot-swappable Gateron Jupiter switches with screw-in stabilizers
- Gasket-mounted PC plate with double-shot PBT keycaps
- Three connection modes with QMK firmware and Keychron Launcher
- Battery rated for up to 190 hours
Cons
- No magnetic switches, adjustable actuation or Rapid Trigger
- ABS plastic case and PC plate feel less premium than Keychron's metal boards
- Polling drops to 90 Hz over Bluetooth
- Keychron now promotes newer V1 8K models
Best for
- Budget buyers who want a hot-swappable wireless 75% board
- Typists who value battery life over gaming features
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Full specifications
Core
- Layout
- 75%
- Switch type
- Mechanical
- Stock switches
- Gateron Jupiter (Red, Brown or Banana)
Features
- Hot-swappable
- Yes
- Backlight
- RGB
Connectivity
- Connection
- USB, 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth
Performance
- Polling rate
- 1,000 Hz
Physical
- Keycaps
- PBT
- Weight
- 770 g
- Color
- Black
Power
- Battery life
- 190 h
Compatibility notes
- Hot-swappable, so compatible aftermarket switches can replace the pre-installed Gateron Jupiter set; the barebones version ships without switches or keycaps
- Polling is 1000 Hz over USB and 2.4 GHz and 90 Hz over Bluetooth
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What reviewers and owners say
r/MechanicalKeyboards · u/Nullify_Undefined
PositiveA long-time owner praises the volume knob, low-latency 2.4GHz dongle, matte PBT keycaps that stayed shiny-free after two years, and easy hotswap to silent linear switches.
2026-09-13
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Common questions
Is the V1 Max a magnetic keyboard?
No. It uses hot-swappable mechanical Gateron Jupiter switches. Keychron's magnetic boards are sold under its HE series instead.
How long does the battery last?
Keychron lists a 4000 mAh battery rated for up to 190 hours of wireless use on the V1 Max.
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