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Keychron Q1 Max — 75% gasket-mount · Wireless · QMK/VIA
Keychron

Keychron Q1 Max

75% gasket-mount · Wireless · QMK/VIA

92
/ 100
From $219
VS
Wooting 80HE X wins by 4
Wooting 80HE X — Lekker analog Hall-effect · Rapid trigger
Wooting

Wooting 80HE X

Lekker analog Hall-effect · Rapid trigger

96
/ 100
From $199
Specdex verdict

Wooting 80HE X takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Keychron Q1 Max lands at 92 and Wooting 80HE X at 96. That puts Wooting 80HE X ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Keychron Q1 Max if…

  • ✓Aluminum gasket-mount build
  • ✓Wireless 2.4GHz + Bluetooth + USB-C
  • ✓QMK/VIA programmable

Pick Wooting 80HE X if…

  • ✓Per-key adjustable actuation
  • ✓Rapid Trigger lowers reset point dynamically
  • ✓Open-source firmware
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Gaming

Wooting 80HE X

Compared on the gaming sub-score

Wooting 80HE X leads on gaming (100 vs 88).

Build

Keychron Q1 Max

Compared on the build sub-score

Keychron Q1 Max leads on build (96 vs 92).

Software

Wooting 80HE X

Compared on the software sub-score

Wooting 80HE X leads on software (96 vs 92).

Value for money

Wooting 80HE X

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Wooting 80HE X more score per dollar ($199 vs $219).

Keychron Q1 Max 92
vs
96 Wooting 80HE X

Score breakdown

Keychron Q1 Max
92
typing 95
gaming 88
build 96
software 92
value 88
Wooting 80HE X
96
typing 92
gaming 100
build 92
software 96
value 88

Specs side-by-side

Keychron Q1 Max versus Wooting 80HE X — full spec comparison
Spec Keychron Q1 Max Wooting 80HE X
Switches
Gateron Jupiter Brown / Banana / Red
Lekker L60 Hall-effect (analog)
Layout
75%
80% (no nav cluster)
Polling
1000 Hz wired / 90 Hz wireless
8000 Hz wired
Keycaps
PBT double-shot OSA profile
ABS double-shot
Connectivity
USB-C, BT 5.1, 2.4 GHz
USB-C
RGB
South-facing per-key
Per-key

Keychron Q1 Max

Pros
  • +Aluminum gasket-mount build
  • +Wireless 2.4GHz + Bluetooth + USB-C
  • +QMK/VIA programmable
Cons
  • −Heavy at ~1.7 kg
  • −No backlight LED option without RGB
  • −Battery life modest

Wooting 80HE X

Pros
  • +Per-key adjustable actuation
  • +Rapid Trigger lowers reset point dynamically
  • +Open-source firmware
Cons
  • −Wired only
  • −PBT keycaps cost extra
  • −Software still desktop-only

FAQ: Keychron Q1 Max vs Wooting 80HE X

Which is better, Keychron Q1 Max or Wooting 80HE X? +

Wooting 80HE X scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Keychron Q1 Max worth the price? +

At $219, Keychron Q1 Max delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in build.

Is Wooting 80HE X worth the price? +

At $199, Wooting 80HE X delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in gaming.

Does Keychron Q1 Max or Wooting 80HE X last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for gaming, Keychron Q1 Max or Wooting 80HE X? +

Wooting 80HE X — leads on gaming (100 vs 88). Compared on the gaming sub-score.

Which is better for build, Keychron Q1 Max or Wooting 80HE X? +

Keychron Q1 Max — leads on build (96 vs 92). Compared on the build sub-score.