Keychron
Keychron Q1 Max
75% gasket-mount · Wireless · QMK/VIA
92
/ 100
From $219
VS
Wooting 80HE X wins by 4
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
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
| 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.