Keychron K1 Max QMK/VIA 80% Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard – Red Switches
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Keychron

Keychron K1 Max QMK/VIA 80% Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard – Red Switches

In stock SKU K1M-H1
R 1 681,00 R 2 599,00−35%

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  • Free courier delivery over R2 500 Anywhere in South Africa. R180 on orders under R2 500
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Full description and specifications

The Keychron K1 Max QMK/VIA Low Profile Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard is a cutting-edge, ultra-slim TKL (80%) mechanical keyboard designed for seamless wireless and wired connectivity. With support for 2.4GHz, Bluetooth 5.1, and USB Type-C wired connections, it offers versatility for both work and play. The Keychron Launcher web app allows users to remap keys, program macros, and fine-tune their setup for a fully customized experience. Built with LSA (low-profile spherical-angled) keycaps for both macOS and Windows, it ensures a comfortable and intuitive typing experience straight out of the box.

Engineered for high-performance gaming and professional use, the 2.4GHz wireless mode delivers an ultra-fast 1000Hz polling rate, ensuring near-zero latency even in competitive settings. The low-profile Gateron Jupiter Red switches, which are 31% slimmer than standard mechanical switches, provide a smooth, linear feel while maintaining a sleek and lightweight design. For those who love customization, the hot-swappable version enables effortless switch swapping without the need for soldering, giving users full control over their typing experience.

The K1 Max is powered by QMK/VIA firmware, offering limitless customization possibilities, including key remapping, shortcuts, and macros. The ARM Cortex-M4 32-bit MCU with 256KB Flash ensures smooth performance and long-term reliability. Designed for comfort, the keyboard features IXPE acoustic foam for silent keystrokes, latex foam for enhanced switch support, and redesigned stabilizers to minimize wobble on larger keys like space bar, Shift, Enter, and Backspace. These refinements contribute to a quieter, more stable, and premium typing experience.

Aesthetically, the K1 Max boasts double-shot PBT keycaps, offering oil resistance and durability for long-term use. The keyboard features more than 22 types of RGB backlight effects (with additional fine-tuning for hue, brightness, and speed), as well as a white backlight option for a more subtle look. With a 2000mAh battery, it provides up to 95 hours of use with backlight off or 50 hours on the lowest brightness RGB setting, ensuring long-lasting wireless performance. Whether for productivity, gaming, or daily use, the Keychron K1 Max sets a new standard for low-profile mechanical keyboards.

FEATURES:

  • Customisable keyboard with 80% layout
  • 2.4GHz & Bluetooth connection
  • QMK/VIA Support
  • Double-shot PBT keycaps
  • Ultra-slim design
  • Hot-swappable
  • RGB LED lights
  • Low profile Gateron Jupiter RED switches
  • Screw-in PCB stabilisers

SPECIFICATIONS:

  • Colour: Black
  • Number of Keys: 87 (80%)
  • Switches: Gateron low-profile mechanical
  • Switch Face: North-facing
  • Number of Multimedia Keys: 12
  • Frame Material: ABS + Aluminium frame
  • Keycap Material: Low-profile double-shot PBT
  • Layout: ANSI
  • Polling Rate (2.4GHz and Wired Mode): 1000Hz
  • Polling Rate (BT Mode): 90Hz
  • N-Key Rollover (NKRO): Yes for both wireless and wired modes
  • 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
  • Typing Angle: 3.37º, 4.2º and 6.7º
  • MCU: ARM Cortex-M4 32-bit STM32F402 (256KB Flash)
  • Operating Environment: -10 to 50℃
  • Gateron Jupiter RED Switch:
    • Operating force: 50 ± 15 gf
    • Pre-travel: 1.7 ± 0.4mm
    • Travel distance: 3.0 ± 0.2mm
    • Behavior: Linear
    • Pre-lubed: Yes
    • Sound level: Low
    • Suitable for: Office/gaming
  • Product Dimensions: 34.6 x 11.8 x 1.8~2.4 cm
  • Product Weight: 608g

WHAT’S IN THE BOX:

  • Keychron K1 Max QMK/VIA Low Profile Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard | RED Switches – Black x1
  • Type-A to Type-C Cable x1
  • Extension Adapter for Receiver x1
  • Type-A 2.4GHz Receiver x1
  • Keycap & Switch Puller x1

Key details

CategoryGaming Keyboards
BrandKeychron
Warranty1 Year
Questions

Before you buy

Is it in stock, and when will it ship?
Yes - this one is in stock. Order before 12:00 on a working day and it ships the same day; after that it goes out the next working day. We are open 08:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday, so an order placed over a weekend or a public holiday ships on the next working day.
What does delivery cost, and how long does it take?
We deliver by courier anywhere in South Africa, and delivery is R180 on orders under R2 500 and free on orders of R2 500 or more. It takes 1-3 working days to Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and areas within 100km of them, and 2-4 working days to areas more than 100km from a major centre, counted from the day the order is dispatched. Need it sooner? Express delivery is 1-2 working days for R210, or R150 on orders of R2 500 or more - choose it at checkout. We do not ship outside South Africa.
Can I collect instead of having it delivered?
Yes. Collection is from 11 Voortrekker Avenue, Edenvale, Gauteng, by arrangement - message us first so we can have the order picked and waiting. We are open 08:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday.
What warranty does it carry, and how do I claim?
The warranty period for this product is listed at the end of the Specifications section above. Claims go through us, not the manufacturer - contact us with your order number and a description of the fault and we will handle it from there. Separately from any warranty, the Consumer Protection Act gives you six months from delivery to return goods that are defective, unsafe or not fit for their intended purpose.
What if I change my mind?
You have 14 days from delivery to change your mind - longer than the seven days the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act requires. The item needs to be unused and in its original packaging, and we pay the return shipping. Refunds go back to the payment method you used, within 30 days of the return reaching us.
How can I pay?
Payments are processed by Stitch. At the last step of checkout you are taken to Stitch’s secure page to pay, and brought back here once it is done. Your card details are entered on Stitch’s secure, PCI-compliant page and never touch our systems.

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