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Keychron K7 Max QMK VIA Wireless Review | 64 Data compared

Avg. price:~£95Layout size:65%Connection type:USB / 2.4GHz / BluetoothSwitch type:mechanicalPolling rate:1000 Hz

Keychron K7 Max QMK VIA 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.

7.3

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 62% of models
Score components

80%

7.2

Technical score

20%

7.5

User score

â–²Better than 62% of keyboards
7.2

Technical score

Technical score
7.2/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 71% of models
Score components

34%

8.5

Connectivity & Power

28%

4.4

Switches

20%

10

Materials

12%

6.3

Features

6%

5.6

Design

â–²Better than 71% of keyboards
7.5

User score

User score
7.5/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components

70%

9.4

User ratings

30%

2.9

Number of reviews

Based on 8 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.
â–¼Worse than 85% of keyboards
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Technical Specifications of keyboard Keychron K7 Max QMK VIA Wireless

Technical score
Technical score
7.2/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 71% of models
Score components:

34%

8.5

Connectivity & Power

28%

4.4

Switches

20%

10

Materials

12%

6.3

Features

6%

5.6

Design

7.2
User score
User score
7.5/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components

70%

9.4

User ratings

30%

2.9

Number of reviews

Based on 8 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.
7.5
Popularity
Popularity
2.9/ 10
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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
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Popularity:
Keychron K7 Max QMK VIA Wireless has a popularity score of 2.9 points, which is lower than that of 75.9% of products in this category.
2.9
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 68% of models
Score components:

60%

7.3

Overall score

40%

10

Price

8.1
Switch type
mechanical
Switch feel
linear / tactile / clicky
Switch name
?
Actuation force
?
Min actuation distance
1.7 mm
Min actuation distance
1.7 mm
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
This keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm, which is shorter than 47.1% of keyboards and equal to 5.1% of keyboards.
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Keyboard type
mechanical
Layout size
65%
Layout standard
ANSI
N. of keys
68
N. of keys
68
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Market range: <64 – >108
This keyboard has 68 keys, which is fewer than 75.9% of keyboards and equal to 5.5% of keyboards.
Profile
low-profile
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Connection type
USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
Connection type
USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
â–² 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
â–² 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
â–² 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
â–² Better than 58% of models
This keyboard is Mac compatible. 58% of keyboards are Mac compatible.
Battery life
?
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RGB lighting
yes
RGB lighting
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This keyboard has RGB lighting. 12.4% of keyboards have RGB lighting.
Per-key RGB
?
RGB zones
1
RGB zones
1
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Market range: <0 – >104
This keyboard has 1 RGB zones, which is fewer than 84% of keyboards and equal to 2% of keyboards.
Underglow / side lighting
no
Underglow / side lighting
no
â–¼ 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
aluminum/plastic
Plate material
polycarbonate
Keycap material
PBT
Keycap profile
LSA
Legend method
double-shot
Legend method
double-shot
â–² 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 K7 Max QMK VIA Wireless vs the average keyboard

246810TotalDesignConnectivity & PowerSwitchesMaterialsFeatures
  • 1 mm shorter key travel
    Total travel distance
    3 mm
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <3.2 mm – >4 mm
    This keyboard has 3 mm of total travel, while the average keyboard has 4 mm.
    3 mm vs 4 mm
  • 2 h shorter charging time
    Charging time
    3 h
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <2.5 h – >6 h
    This keyboard charges faster than the average keyboard (3 h vs 5 h). The average keyboard takes 5 h to charge.
    3 h vs 5 h
  • Works with Mac
    Mac compatibility
    yes
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This keyboard is Mac compatible, the average keyboard is not. 42.3% of keyboards are Mac compatible.
  • 0.3 mm shorter actuation distance
    Max actuation distance
    1.7 mm
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <1.6 mm – >4 mm
    This keyboard has a longer maximum actuation distance than the average keyboard (1.7 mm vs 2 mm). The average keyboard has a maximum actuation distance of 2 mm.
    1.7 mm vs 2 mm
  • 55.4% lower weight
    Weight
    436 g
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <605 g – >1.6k g
    This keyboard weighs less than the average keyboard (436 g vs 978 g). The average keyboard weighs 978 g.
    436 g vs 978 g
  • Supports QMK
    QMK support
    yes
    â–² 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
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This keyboard supports VIA, the average keyboard does not. 26.3% of keyboards support VIA.
  • 1.6 ° lower typing angle
    Typing angle
    3.4 °
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <3 ° – >7 °
    This keyboard has a lower typing angle than the average keyboard (3.4 ° vs 5 °). The average keyboard has a typing angle of 5 °.
    3.4 ° vs 5 °
  • 36.8% cheaper
    Keychron K7 Max QMK VIA Wireless is cheaper than the average keyboard (£95 vs £130).
    £95 vs £130
  • 55.4% lower weight
    Weight
    436 g
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <605 g – >1.6k g
    This keyboard weighs less than the average keyboard (436 g vs 978 g). The average keyboard weighs 978 g.
    436 g vs 978 g
  • 1.6 ° lower typing angle
    Typing angle
    3.4 °
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <3 ° – >7 °
    This keyboard has a lower typing angle than the average keyboard (3.4 ° vs 5 °). The average keyboard has a typing angle of 5 °.
    3.4 ° vs 5 °
  • 15.05 mm lower keyboard height
    Height
    23.2 mm
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <24.1 mm – >44 mm
    This keyboard is lower than the average keyboard (23.2 mm vs 38.25 mm). The average keyboard height is 38.25 mm.
    23.2 mm vs 38.25 mm
  • 50.3 mm narrower width
    Width
    306 mm
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >442 mm
    This keyboard is narrower than the average keyboard (306 mm vs 356.3 mm). The average keyboard width is 356.3 mm.
    306 mm vs 356.3 mm
  • 2 h shorter charging time
    Charging time
    3 h
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <2.5 h – >6 h
    This keyboard charges faster than the average keyboard (3 h vs 5 h). The average keyboard takes 5 h to charge.
    3 h vs 5 h
  • Works with Mac
    Mac compatibility
    yes
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This keyboard is Mac compatible, the average keyboard is not. 42.3% of keyboards are Mac compatible.
  • 1 mm shorter key travel
    Total travel distance
    3 mm
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <3.2 mm – >4 mm
    This keyboard has 3 mm of total travel, while the average keyboard has 4 mm.
    3 mm vs 4 mm
  • 0.3 mm shorter actuation distance
    Max actuation distance
    1.7 mm
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <1.6 mm – >4 mm
    This keyboard has a longer maximum actuation distance than the average keyboard (1.7 mm vs 2 mm). The average keyboard has a maximum actuation distance of 2 mm.
    1.7 mm vs 2 mm
  • Supports QMK
    QMK support
    yes
    â–² 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
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This keyboard supports VIA, the average keyboard does not. 26.3% of keyboards support VIA.
  • 61.3% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    1,550 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <2k mAh – >5.9k mAh
    This keyboard has a smaller battery than the average keyboard (1550 mAh vs 4000 mAh). The average keyboard has a battery capacity of 4000 mAh.
    1,550 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
  • 19 fewer keys
    N. of keys
    68
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <64 – >108
    This keyboard has fewer keys than the average keyboard (68 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
    68 vs 87
  • 82 fewer RGB zones
    RGB zones
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <0 – >104
    This keyboard has fewer RGB zones than the average keyboard (1 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.
    1 vs 83
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.1
    â–² 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
  • 2.09x less popular
    Keychron K7 Max QMK VIA Wireless is less popular than the average keyboard (2.94 vs 6.2).
    2.94 vs 6.15
  • 7.2% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 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 K7 Max QMK VIA Wireless
    the average keyboard
    Keychron K7 Max QMK VIA Wireless has a lower user score than the average keyboard (7.46 vs 8.000).
    7.46 vs 8
  • 2.09x less popular
    Keychron K7 Max QMK VIA Wireless is less popular than the average keyboard (2.94 vs 6.2).
    2.94 vs 6.15
  • 7.2% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 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 K7 Max QMK VIA Wireless
    the average keyboard
    Keychron K7 Max QMK VIA Wireless has a lower user score than the average keyboard (7.46 vs 8.000).
    7.46 vs 8
  • 19 fewer keys
    N. of keys
    68
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <64 – >108
    This keyboard has fewer keys than the average keyboard (68 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
    68 vs 87
  • 61.3% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    1,550 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <2k mAh – >5.9k mAh
    This keyboard has a smaller battery than the average keyboard (1550 mAh vs 4000 mAh). The average keyboard has a battery capacity of 4000 mAh.
    1,550 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.1
    â–² 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
  • 82 fewer RGB zones
    RGB zones
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <0 – >104
    This keyboard has fewer RGB zones than the average keyboard (1 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.
    1 vs 83

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Third-party reviews

Based on 8 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Keychron K7 Max QMK VIA Wireless

  • Ultra-portable and slim 65% design makes it excellent for travel and mobile use.
  • Versatile connectivity with 2.4GHz (1000Hz polling), Bluetooth 5.1 (up to 3 devices), and USB-C wired modes.
  • QMK/VIA support allows for extensive key remapping and macro customization.
  • Excellent build quality featuring a reinforced aluminum frame that feels stable and 'beefy'.
  • Improved typing feel with high-quality PBT keycaps compared to older ABS versions.
  • Low profile design is ergonomic and reduces wrist fatigue without needing a wrist rest.
  • Full compatibility with macOS, Windows, and Linux, including OS-specific keycaps.

What we don't like about Keychron K7 Max QMK VIA Wireless

  • Stock PBT keycaps are not shine-through, making legends difficult to read in dark environments despite RGB.
  • Limited third-party keycap compatibility due to non-standard stabilizer alignment on low-profile switches.
  • The 2.4GHz receiver/dongle is an extra part to manage for the best wireless performance.
  • Wake-up delay from auto-sleep mode can be a minor annoyance for some users.
  • VIA software customization is generally not accessible on iPad or Android mobile devices.
  • Some users find the low-profile switch travel distance takes time to adjust to compared to standard mechanical boards.

Verdict

The Keychron K7 Max is an ultra-slim 65% layout wireless mechanical keyboard that offers a versatile tri-mode connectivity suite featuring 2.4 GHz (1000Hz polling rate), Bluetooth 5.1 for up to three devices, and a USB-C wired option. Built with an aluminum-reinforced frame and low-profile double-shot PBT keycaps, it incorporates Gateron low-profile MX 2.0 mechanical switches, an ARM Cortex-M4 MCU, and internal acoustic foam for a refined typing experience. Key advantages include full QMK/VIA customization for remapping, hot-swappable switch options, and seamless compatibility across Mac, Windows, and Linux. However, its low-profile nature results in a shorter 3mm total travel distance which some users may find less tactile than standard boards, and the 2000 mAh battery offers a relatively modest 70 to 110 hours of wireless use depending on RGB settings.

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