What it is?
The K1 Max is a low-profile wireless mechanical keyboard with a TKL (80%) layout. It supports 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth, and wired connections. Empowered by QMK, it offers endless possibilities and enhanced productivity in your work and gaming!
Key Benefits
- 2.4 GHz & Bluetooth Connection:Experience peak gaming performance on the fly with the 2.4 GHz wireless connection boasting a rapid 1000 Hz polling rate. For seamless multitasking across your computer, phone, and tablet, you can effortlessly connect the K1 Max via Bluetooth 5.1 to three devices.
- Ultra-Slim: The innovative low-profile Gateron switch is 31% slimmer than conventional normal profile switches makes the aluminum body K1 Max one of the thinnest wireless mechanical keyboards in the world. While still delivering a distinguished tactile response.
- Program with QMK & Launcher: The open-source QMK firmware means endless possibilities for key remapping, macros, shortcuts, and more. Now, you can easily customize each key with the Keychron Launcher web app.
- Suitable For All Devices: Offers a Mac layout while remaining compatible with Windows. It stands out in the market by providing the same multimedia and function key functions as Apple keyboards for Mac users, but with enhanced tactile feedback. Additionally, you can configure different keymaps for both Mac and Windows devices. The Keychron Launcher web app is compatible with macOS, Windows, and Linux. The keyboard includes keycaps for both macOS and Windows, along with additional esc and enter keys, facilitating seamless switching between
- operating systems.
- An Epic Core Inside: A powerful ARM architecture MCU equipped with 256KB Flash will provide more flexibility for developers. The polling rate is 1000 Hz on 2.4GHz and wired modes right out of the box, which makes the latency hardly noticeable even in competitive games.
- Interior Acoustic Foam: Elevate your typing with K1 Max featuring advanced IXPE acoustic foam for silent keystrokes and enhanced comfort, coupled with resilient latex foam for superior key switch support, responsiveness, and durability. Redefining the standard for a quiet, comfortable, and responsive typing experience.
- Low-Profile Gateron Switch: The Gateron low-profile MX 2.0 Mechanical switch is designed to enhance reliability. Gateron's reputable switches are your best choice for a precise, smooth, and reliable fingertip feel whether you prefer linear (red) or bumpy (brown).
- Low-Profile Double-Shot PBT Keycaps: Designed for premium type feeling, the K1 Max comes with our unique double-shot PBT keycaps that made of durable non-backlight shine through PBT material with excellent oil resistance for long-term use.
- Redesigned Stabilizers: We’ve redesigned the stabilizers to make it stay on the level the same way as the switch while making sure it still delivers reliability and less wobble on the big keys like the space bar, left Shift, backspace, and Enter key.
- RGB Backlights: Comes with more than 22 types of RGB backlight settings (as well as a static white backlight option), and 14 types of backlight settings on the White Backlight version. You can further fine-tune the RGB hue, saturation, brightness, effect speed with ease.
- Ergonomic Support: Three levels of adjustable typing angle aim to provide long-lasting ergonomic wrist support.
What else you need to know
Other Information:
| Switch Type | Operating Force | Pre-travel | Travel Distance | Behavior | Pre-lubed | Sound Level | Suitable for |
| Red Switch | 50 ±15 gf | 1.7 ±0.4 mm | 3.0 ±0.2 mm | Linear | Yes | Low | Office/Gaming |
| Brown Switch | 55 ±15 gf | 1.7 ±0.4 mm | 3.0 ±0.2 mm | Tactile | Yes | Medium | Midway Office/Gaming |
What's in the Box?
Keyboard:
- 1x Fully Assembled Keyboard
Cable:
- 1x Type-A to Type-C Cable
- 1x Extension Adapter for Receiver
Receiver:
- 1x Type-A 2.4GHz Receiver
Tools:
- 1x Switch Puller (Hot-Swappable Version only)
- 1x Keycap Puller
| Feature | K Max | K Pro | K |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 5.1, Wired | Bluetooth 5.1, Wired | Bluetooth 5.1, Wired |
| QMK Support | Yes | Yes | No |
| Acoustic Foam | PCB switch pad and latex foam | \ | \ |
| Switches | Low profile Gateron 2.0 | Low profile Gateron 2.0 | Low profile Gateron |
| Keycaps | Double-shot PBT | Double-shot PBT | ABS |
Specifications:
- Number Of Keys: 87 (80%)
- Switches: Gateron Low-Profile Mechanical
- Switch Face: North-Facing
- Number Of Multimedia Keys: 12
- Frame Material: ABS + Aluminum Frame
- Keycap Material: Low-Profile Double-Shot PBT
- Layout: ANSI
- Polling Rate (2.4GHz And Wired Mode): 1000 Hz
- Polling Rate (Bluetooth Mode): 90 Hz
- N-Key Rollover (NKRO): Yes For Both Wireless And Wired Modes
- The K1 Max Is Currently Compatible With Gateron/Keychron Low-Profile Mechanical Switches Only, As QMK Does Not Support Low-Profile Optical Switches.
Connectivity And Power
- Backlit: 22 Types Of RGB Backlight Options Plus Endless Possibilities
- Battery: 2000 mAh Rechargeable Li-Polymer Battery
- Wireless Working Time (Backlit Off): Around 95 Hours (Lab Test Result May Vary By Actual Use)
- Wireless Working Time (RGB): Around 50 Hours (Lowest Brightness)
- Connection: 2.4 GHz / Bluetooth / Type-C Wired
- Bluetooth Version: 5.1
- Bluetooth Device Name: Keychron K1 Max
- Compatible System: macOS / Windows / Linux
Physical Unit
- Dimension: 346 x 118.5 mm (13.62 x 4.66")
- Weight: 608 g / 1.34 lbs
- Height Without Keycap (Front): 7.72 mm (0.3")
- Height Without Keycap (Rear): 14.7 mm (0.58")
- Height Including Keycap (Front): 18.2 mm (0.72")
- Height Including Keycap (Rear): 24.1 mm (0.95")
- Typing Angle: 3.37º, 4.2º, 6.7º
- MCU: ARM Cortex-M4 32-Bit STM32F402 (256KB Flash)
- Operating Environment: -10 To 50℃
Material
- CNC Aluminum Case
- Double-Shot PBT Keycaps
- Steel Plate
- IXPE Foam
- PET Foam
- Sound Absorbing Foam
