Keychron
Keychron Q1 Max
75% gasket-mount · Wireless · QMK/VIA
92
/ 100
From $219
VS
Wooting 80HE wins by 3
Wooting
Wooting 80HE
80% · Hall-effect · Rapid Trigger
95
/ 100
From $199
Specdex verdict
Wooting 80HE takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Keychron Q1 Max lands at 92 and Wooting 80HE at 95. That puts Wooting 80HE ahead by 3 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 if…
- ✓Magnetic Hall-effect switches
- ✓Rapid Trigger for esports
- ✓Excellent aluminum plate
Keychron Q1 Max 92
vs 95 Wooting 80HE
Score breakdown
Keychron Q1 Max
92 typing 95
gaming 88
build 96
software 92
value 88
features 0
Wooting 80HE
95 typing 92
gaming 0
build 94
software 0
value 94
features 100
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Keychron Q1 Max | Wooting 80HE |
|---|---|---|
| Switches | Gateron Jupiter Brown / Banana / Red | Lekker V2 Hall-effect |
| Layout | 75% | 80% (TKL-like) |
| Polling | 1000 Hz wired / 90 Hz wireless | — |
| Keycaps | PBT double-shot OSA profile | — |
| Connectivity | USB-C, BT 5.1, 2.4 GHz | USB-C |
| RGB | South-facing per-key | — |
| Firmware | — | Wootility web-based |
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
Pros
- +Magnetic Hall-effect switches
- +Rapid Trigger for esports
- +Excellent aluminum plate
Cons
- −Web-based Wootility may feel weird
- −Limited colorway options
- −No wireless
FAQ: Keychron Q1 Max vs Wooting 80HE
Which is better, Keychron Q1 Max or Wooting 80HE? +
Wooting 80HE scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. 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 worth the price? +
At $199, Wooting 80HE delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in features.
Does Keychron Q1 Max or Wooting 80HE 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.