Wireless Mechanical Keyboard in Carbon Black with Hot-Swappable Switches and a CNC Aluminum Body

This wireless mechanical keyboard pairs a Carbon Black aluminum body with hot-swappable switches, making it easy to change your typing setup without soldering. The Keychron Q1 Max connects through 2.4 GHz wireless, Bluetooth 5.1 or a Type-C cable, so you can choose the connection that suits your work or gaming setup.

A double-gasket design and layers of acoustic foam help reduce resonance and shape the sound of each keystroke. QMK/VIA customization and adjustable RGB lighting let you personalize the keyboard further, while support for macOS, Windows and Linux keeps it useful across different computers.

Features

• Hot-swappable PCB accepts most 3-pin and 5-pin MX mechanical switches without soldering.
• 2.4 GHz wireless and Type-C wired modes provide a 1000 Hz polling rate; Bluetooth operates at 90 Hz.
• CNC-machined 6063 aluminum body uses a double-gasket design and acoustic foam layers.
• QMK/VIA customization supports a personalized keyboard setup.
• South-facing RGB lighting offers 22 backlight settings.
• Gateron Jupiter Brown and Red switch variants are offered.

Specifications

• Color: Carbon Black
• Body: 6063 aluminum
• Plate: PC
• Dimensions: 327.5 mm long × 145 mm wide
• Height without keycaps: 22.6 mm front; 35.8 mm back
• Typing angle: 5.2°
• Connectivity: 2.4 GHz wireless; Bluetooth 5.1; Type-C wired
• Polling rate: 1000 Hz over 2.4 GHz and wired; 90 Hz over Bluetooth
• Switch compatibility: Most 3-pin and 5-pin MX mechanical switches
• Stabilizers: Screw-in PCB stabilizers
• Battery: 4000 mAh rechargeable lithium-polymer
• System compatibility: macOS; Windows; Linux
• Backlight: South-facing RGB LED; 22 settings
• Processor: ARM Cortex-M4 32-bit STM32F402; 256KB Flash
• N-key rollover: Supported in wireless and wired modes

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I replace the mechanical switches without soldering?

Yes. The keyboard has a hot-swappable PCB that supports most 3-pin and 5-pin MX mechanical switches, making it easier to try different switches.

Which connection should I use for the 1000 Hz polling rate?

Use 2.4 GHz wireless or Type-C wired mode for 1000 Hz polling. Bluetooth mode operates at 90 Hz.

Does this keyboard work with Mac, Windows and Linux?

Yes. The keyboard supports macOS, Windows and Linux, and it can save two different layouts directly on the keyboard.

Can I change the RGB lighting?

Yes. The keyboard offers 22 RGB backlight settings, with adjustments for hue, saturation, brightness and effect speed.