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Keychron K2 Max QMK Wireless Review | 64 Data compared

Avg. price:~£120Layout size:75%Connection type:USB / 2.4GHz / BluetoothSwitch type:mechanicalPolling rate:1000 Hz

Keychron K2 Max QMK Wireless Review: Compare 64 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Keyboards category and whether it is worth buying.

7.1

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the keyboard's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best keyboards on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 54% of models
Score components

80%

7.0

Technical score

20%

7.6

User score

▲Better than 54% of keyboards
7.0

Technical score

Technical score
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Keyboards category across these key areas: Switches, Design, Connectivity & Power, Features, Materials.
When it matters
When you want to compare keyboards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 59% of models
Score components

34%

8.7

Connectivity & Power

28%

3.7

Switches

20%

8.9

Materials

12%

7.2

Features

6%

6.6

Design

▲Better than 59% of keyboards
7.6

User score

User score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 80% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

4.7

Number of reviews

Based on 40 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
▼Worse than 80% of keyboards
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Technical Specifications of keyboard Keychron K2 Max QMK Wireless

Technical score
Technical score
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Keyboards category across these key areas: Switches, Design, Connectivity & Power, Features, Materials.
When it matters
When you want to compare keyboards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 59% of models
Score components:

34%

8.7

Connectivity & Power

28%

3.7

Switches

20%

8.9

Materials

12%

7.2

Features

6%

6.6

Design

7.0
User score
User score
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 80% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

4.7

Number of reviews

Based on 40 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.6
Popularity
Popularity
4.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the keyboard.
When it matters
When you prefer a keyboard that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 66% of models
Popularity:
Keychron K2 Max QMK Wireless has a popularity score of 4.7 points, which is lower than that of 65.3% of products in this category.
4.7
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the keyboard's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a keyboard that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 58% of models
Score components:

60%

7.1

Overall score

40%

9.9

Price

8.0
Switch type
mechanical
Switch feel
linear / tactile / clicky
Switch name
Keychron K Pro
Actuation force
45 g
Min actuation distance
2 mm
Min actuation distance
2 mm
▼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
This keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 2 mm, which is longer than 66.5% of keyboards and equal to 33.2% of keyboards.
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Keyboard type
mechanical
Layout size
75%
Layout standard
?
N. of keys
84
N. of keys
84
▼ Worse than 56% of models
Market range: <64 – >108
This keyboard has 84 keys, which is fewer than 55.7% of keyboards and equal to 6.1% of keyboards.
Profile
standard
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Connection type
USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
Connection type
USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
▲ Better than 57% of models
This keyboard offers USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth connectivity, which is more versatile than 57.3% of keyboards and equal to 42.7% of keyboards.
Multi-device pairing
yes
Multi-device pairing
yes
▲ Better than 4% of models
This keyboard supports multi-device pairing. 4.5% of keyboards support multi-device pairing.
Bluetooth version
5.1
Bluetooth version
5.1
▲ Better than 67% of models
This keyboard uses Bluetooth 5.1, which is newer than 67% of keyboards and equal to 23.5% of keyboards.
Mac compatibility
yes
Mac compatibility
yes
▲ Better than 58% of models
This keyboard is Mac compatible. 58% of keyboards are Mac compatible.
Battery life
190 h
Battery life
190 h
▲ Better than 54% of models
Market range: <30 h – >512 h
This keyboard lasts 190 h on a charge, which is longer than 53.9% of keyboards and equal to 3.6% of keyboards.
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RGB lighting
yes
RGB lighting
yes
▲ Better than 12% of models
This keyboard has RGB lighting. 12.4% of keyboards have RGB lighting.
Per-key RGB
yes
Per-key RGB
yes
▲ Better than 28% of models
This keyboard has per-key RGB lighting. 27.6% of keyboards have per-key RGB lighting.
RGB zones
84
RGB zones
84
▲ Better than 52% of models
Market range: <0 – >104
This keyboard has 84 RGB zones, which is more than 51.7% of keyboards and equal to 6.4% of keyboards.
Underglow / side lighting
no
Underglow / side lighting
no
▼ Worse than 8% of models
This keyboard does not include underglow lighting. 8% of keyboards include underglow lighting.
Backlight direction
south-facing
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Case material
?
Plate material
steel
Keycap material
PBT
Keycap profile
OSA
Legend method
double-shot
Legend method
double-shot
▲ Better than 25% of models
This keyboard uses double-shot legends, which are more durable than 25.1% of keyboards and equal to 74.9% of keyboards.
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Keychron K2 Max QMK Wireless vs the average keyboard

246810TotalDesignConnectivity & PowerSwitchesMaterialsFeatures
  • Works with Mac
    Mac compatibility
    yes
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    This keyboard is Mac compatible, the average keyboard is not. 42.3% of keyboards are Mac compatible.
  • Supports QMK
    QMK support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    This keyboard supports QMK, the average keyboard does not. 28.8% of keyboards support QMK.
  • Supports VIA
    VIA support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    This keyboard supports VIA, the average keyboard does not. 26.3% of keyboards support VIA.
  • 39.68 mm narrower width
    Width
    316.62 mm
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >442 mm
    This keyboard is narrower than the average keyboard (316.6 mm vs 356.3 mm). The average keyboard width is 356.3 mm.
    316.62 mm vs 356.3 mm
  • 39.68 mm narrower width
    Width
    316.62 mm
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >442 mm
    This keyboard is narrower than the average keyboard (316.6 mm vs 356.3 mm). The average keyboard width is 356.3 mm.
    316.62 mm vs 356.3 mm
  • Works with Mac
    Mac compatibility
    yes
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    This keyboard is Mac compatible, the average keyboard is not. 42.3% of keyboards are Mac compatible.
  • Supports QMK
    QMK support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    This keyboard supports QMK, the average keyboard does not. 28.8% of keyboards support QMK.
  • Supports VIA
    VIA support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    This keyboard supports VIA, the average keyboard does not. 26.3% of keyboards support VIA.
  • 0.3 mm longer minimum actuation distance
    Min actuation distance
    2 mm
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
    This keyboard has a longer minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (2 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
    2 mm vs 1.7 mm
  • 3 fewer keys
    N. of keys
    84
    ▼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <64 – >108
    This keyboard has fewer keys than the average keyboard (84 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
    84 vs 87
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.1
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    This keyboard uses an older Bluetooth version than the average keyboard (5.1 vs 5.2). The average keyboard uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.1 vs 5.2
  • 5.8% lower user score
    User score
    7.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Keychron K2 Max QMK Wireless
    the average keyboard
    Keychron K2 Max QMK Wireless has a lower user score than the average keyboard (7.56 vs 8.000).
    7.56 vs 8
  • 3.29 mm higher keyboard height
    Height
    41.54 mm
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <24.1 mm – >44 mm
    This keyboard is taller than the average keyboard (41.5 mm vs 38.25 mm). The average keyboard height is 38.25 mm.
    41.54 mm vs 38.25 mm
  • 31.8% less popular
    Keychron K2 Max QMK Wireless is less popular than the average keyboard (4.67 vs 6.2).
    4.67 vs 6.15
  • 5.8% lower user score
    User score
    7.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Keychron K2 Max QMK Wireless
    the average keyboard
    Keychron K2 Max QMK Wireless has a lower user score than the average keyboard (7.56 vs 8.000).
    7.56 vs 8
  • 31.8% less popular
    Keychron K2 Max QMK Wireless is less popular than the average keyboard (4.67 vs 6.2).
    4.67 vs 6.15
  • 3 fewer keys
    N. of keys
    84
    ▼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <64 – >108
    This keyboard has fewer keys than the average keyboard (84 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
    84 vs 87
  • 3.29 mm higher keyboard height
    Height
    41.54 mm
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <24.1 mm – >44 mm
    This keyboard is taller than the average keyboard (41.5 mm vs 38.25 mm). The average keyboard height is 38.25 mm.
    41.54 mm vs 38.25 mm
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.1
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    This keyboard uses an older Bluetooth version than the average keyboard (5.1 vs 5.2). The average keyboard uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.1 vs 5.2
  • 0.3 mm longer minimum actuation distance
    Min actuation distance
    2 mm
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
    This keyboard has a longer minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (2 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
    2 mm vs 1.7 mm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 40 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Keychron K2 Max QMK Wireless

  • Versatile tri-mode connectivity (2.4 GHz wireless, Bluetooth 5.1, and USB-C wired)
  • Full QMK/VIA support for extensive key remapping and macro customisation via the Keychron Launcher web app
  • High-quality, pre-lubricated Keychron Super switches (Red, Brown, or Banana) providing a smooth, 'thocky' typing experience
  • Excellent build quality with options for a sturdy aluminum frame and double-shot PBT keycaps
  • Enhanced internal acoustics featuring multiple layers of sound-dampening foam (PET film, IXPE, EPDM)
  • Strong multi-device support, allowing seamless switching between up to three Bluetooth devices plus a 2.4 GHz connection
  • MacOS and Windows compatibility with dedicated system toggles and included keycaps for both layouts

What we don't like about Keychron K2 Max QMK Wireless

  • High-profile, 'chunky' design often requires an additional wrist rest for long-term ergonomic comfort
  • Stock keycaps lack shine-through legends, making them difficult to read in dark environments despite the RGB backlighting
  • Occasional reports of hollowness or rattle in larger keys, particularly the spacebar, which may require manual modification
  • The side-mounted USB-C port and small labels on physical switches can be awkward to access or read
  • Some users reported a slight delay when using complex macros compared to higher-end gaming-specific boards
  • At a premium price point (approx. £119.99), it faces stiff competition from other enthusiast-grade 75% keyboards

Verdict

The Keychron K2 Max is a 75% layout (84 keys) wireless mechanical keyboard featuring tri-mode connectivity (2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 5.1, and USB-C wired) with a 1,000 Hz polling rate for gaming and a robust 4,000 mAh battery offering up to 190 hours of use. It is fully customizable via QMK/VIA firmware through the Keychron Launcher web app and features hot-swappable Keychron Super switches, double-shot PBT keycaps in OSA profile, and enhanced internal acoustic foams (IXPE and EPDM) for a dampened typing sound. Main pros include its versatile cross-platform compatibility (Mac, Windows, Linux), south-facing RGB lighting for better visibility, and premium screw-in PCB stabilizers. However, its tall, chunky profile may cause discomfort without a wrist rest, and some users note slight hollowness or rattle in the spacebar.

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