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Keychron Q1 Max

89
Highly rated
Average of 4 professional reviews
4 of 4 recommend it · critics agree
Where the 4 reviews landedRange 85–90
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Exact average 88.5 · 2 printed, 2 estimated · printed scores only: 90

Keychron Q1 MaxImage: Keychron

4 professional reviewers tested the Keychron Q1 Max, and 4 recommend it. Most praised: build quality and performance. Most common complaint: price.

Reviewed by KitGuru, AppleInsider, Trusted Reviews and 1 more

Early score: only 4 professional reviews so far. Expect it to move as more reviews come in.

2 of these 4 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.

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What 4 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 90
    KitGuruHands-on review · 2024

    An excellent wireless 75% keyboard with outstanding build, great sound and a satisfying typing feel.

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  2. 90
    AppleInsiderHands-on review · 2024

    A premium, heavily dampened 75% keyboard with excellent build and flexible connectivity that delivers a satisfying typing sound.

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  3. 89est.
    Trusted ReviewsNo printed score · Hands-on review · 2024

    A luxurious all-aluminium keyboard with a very satisfying feel, wide connectivity and deep customisation.

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  4. 85est.
    ZDNETNo printed score · Buying guide · 2025

    Named the best mechanical keyboard overall after the writer's testing, praised for durable aluminum build and customisation.

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"Est." means the outlet printed no score, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates

What critics praise most

Build quality4 of 4
Performance2 of 4
Connectivity2 of 4

What critics dislike most

Price2 of 4

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Common questions

Is the Keychron Q1 Max worth it?

Most critics think so: 4 of 4 recommend it.

Do critics agree about the Keychron Q1 Max?

Critics agree: scores range from 85 (ZDNET) to 90 (KitGuru), a spread of 5 points across 4 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.

What do critics dislike about the Keychron Q1 Max?

Price (2 of 4 reviews).

What is the best alternative to the Keychron Q1 Max?

The Asus ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless (critic score 88), best for gaming.