Keychron Q13 Max Review

Gigareview Score

Overall score: 8.4/10

Rating: Good

Overview

Meet the Keychron Q13 Max, a full-metal wireless custom mechanical keyboard featuring a unique 96% Alice layout. Upgraded with a 2.4 GHz wireless connection at a 1000 Hz polling rate and Bluetooth 5.2, it elevates the typing experience further. Thoughtfully designed with multiple layers of acoustic foam, it ensures premium sound quality with every keystroke. Paired with many other premium features, such as the double-gasket design, PBT keycaps, screw-in stabilizers, and more, the Keychron Q13 Max promises an unparalleled typing journey that transcends expectations.

Key Features

• Meet the Keychron Q13 Max, a full-metal wireless custom mechanical keyboard featuring a unique 96% Alice layout. Upgraded with a 2.4 GHz wireless connection at a 1000 Hz polling rate and Bluetooth 5.2, it elevates the typing experience further. Thoughtfully designed with multiple layers of acoustic foam, it ensures premium sound quality with every keystroke
• 2.4 GHz & Bluetooth Connection. Experience peak gaming performance on the fly with the 2.4 GHz wireless connection boasting a rapid 1000 Hz polling rate. For seamless multitasking across your computer, phone, and tablet, you can effortlessly connect the Q13 Max via Bluetooth 5.2 to three devices
• A Refined Piece Of Metal Art.The entire metal body is crafted with 6063 aluminum that is processed through CNC machined, polished, sandblasted, and undergoes 24 more manufacturing stages to make this solid metal piece of art that is the Q13 Max
• An Epic Core Inside The Keyboard. A powerful ARM Cortex-M4 chip (MCU) equipped with 256K Flash will provide more flexibility for developers. The polling rate is 1000 Hz right out of the box on 2.4 GHz and wired modes (90 Hz on Bluetooth mode), which makes the latency hardly noticeable even in competitive games
• Double-Gasket Design. The Double Gasket Design is a new innovative structure in the industry. In addition to the gaskets on the plates, we added silicone pads between the top and bottom cases to significantly reduce the acoustic resonance between the metals and reduce the noise of the impacted metals

Specifications

Pros

• Full programability
• Users cite great ergonomic layout
• Outstanding built quality

Cons

• Heavy, if you need to move or adjust regular
• The metal construction can field cold
• High price point

Our Verdict

The Keychron Q13 Max is a Personal Computer from Keychron that earns a Gigareview score of 8.4/10. In our view, it is a very good option offering strong value, especially for Gamers and advanced users. Rather than judging it only by the long Amazon product title, we focus on the areas that matter most to buyers: features, everyday usability, value for money and the compromises you should know about before purchasing.

Meet the Keychron Q13 Max, a full-metal wireless custom mechanical keyboard featuring a unique 96% Alice layout. Upgraded with a 2.4 GHz wireless connection at a 1000 Hz polling rate and Bluetooth 5.2, it elevates the typing experience further. Thoughtfully designed with multiple layers of acoustic foam, it ensures premium sound quality with every keystroke. Paired with many other premium features, such as the double-gasket design, PBT keycaps, screw-in stabilizers, and more, the Keychron Q13 Max promises an unparalleled typing journey that transcends expectations.

Its main strengths include Full programability, Users cite great ergonomic layout, and Outstanding built quality. These are the areas where the product is most likely to stand out against competing models and where buyers are most likely to notice the benefit during regular use.

There are also some drawbacks to consider, including Heavy, if you need to move or adjust regular, The metal construction can field cold, and High price point. These are not necessarily deal breakers, but they are important to weigh up depending on your space, budget and how you plan to use the product.

Overall, the Keychron Q13 Max is best viewed as a Good option in its category. If it is available at a competitive price on Amazon UK, it represents a sensible choice for shoppers who want a product that matches their needs without overcomplicating the buying decision.

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Buying Advice

Before buying the Keychron Q13 Max, compare the latest Amazon UK price and check whether the current deal matches your budget. Prices and availability can change, so it is worth checking before making a final decision.