Keychron, a renowned name in the mechanical keyboard industry, has introduced a new variant for its acclaimed Q1 Max keyboard – the Purple Edition. This high-end keyboard features a sophisticated design, an eye-catching purple hue, and a range of features designed to please both casual users and keyboard enthusiasts.
Priced at 1118 Yuan ($154), the keyboard is currently available for purchase on JD.com in China. Let’s delve into its main specifications.
Keychron Q1 Max Specifications
The Keychron Q1 Max Purple Edition showcases a CNC-machined aluminum frame, presented in a striking purple color. It adopts a 75% layout, offering a compact form factor while maintaining essential function keys to boost productivity.
The Q1 Max uses a gasket mount structure coupled with premium acoustic foams, which significantly diminish noise and vibration, producing a satisfying and quiet typing sound. It also features hot-swappable switches, enabling users to customize their typing experience with various MX-style mechanical switches without the need for soldering.
Enhancing the typing experience further are the KSA double-shot PBT keycaps, known for their superior durability and resistance to finger oils. These keycaps come in two variants: classic KSA for standard typing or OSA side-printed for a sleeker appearance with excellent backlight shine-through.
Connectivity Options
The Q1 Max supports both wireless and wired connections. It offers a robust 2.4 GHz wireless connection with a 1000 Hz polling rate. For those who need to switch between devices effortlessly, the keyboard also provides Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity, allowing simultaneous connection to three devices. Additionally, a wired connection mode is available for a reliable and stable option.
Customization and Battery Life
Keychron has equipped the Q1 Max with a powerful ARM Cortex-M4 processor and 256KB flash memory, enabling extensive customization through QMK/VIA software. Users can remap keys, create macros, and fine-tune the keyboard’s performance to suit their specific needs.
Despite its feature-packed design, the Q1 Max offers impressive battery life with its 4000mAh battery. With the backlight turned off, the keyboard can last up to an astounding 180 hours on a single charge. Even with RGB lighting enabled, users can expect up to 100 hours of usage on the lowest brightness setting.
