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Keychron Q14 Max (Alice Layout) QMK Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard

SKU: Q14M-M1
$229.00

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The Fully Assembled version includes:
  • The keyboard PCB, the case, and the PC plate.
  • Keycaps (included Mac & Windows keycaps).
  • Switches.

The Barebone version does not include the keycaps and switches.

No discount codes can be used for the Q14 Max.

Keychron Q14 Max 96% Alice Layout QMK Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard

Keychron Q14 Max

Meet the Keychron Q14 Max, a full-metal wireless custom mechanical keyboard featuring a unique 96% Alice layout with a southpaw design. Upgraded with a 2.4 GHz wireless connection at a 1000 Hz polling rate and Bluetooth 5.1, it elevates the typing experience further. Thoughtfully designed with multiple layers of acoustic foam, it ensures premium sound quality with every keystroke.

Keychron Q14 Max 96% Alice Layout QMK Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard

Paired with many other premium features, such as the double-gasket design, PBT keycaps, screw-in stabilizers, and more, the Keychron Q14 Max promises an unparalleled typing journey that transcends expectations.

Keychron Q14 Max 96% Alice Layout QMK Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard

Left-Handed (Southpaw) Design

Not just for left-handed people, you will also enjoy this design if you are right-handed too because it leaves more room for your mouse and it will be more convenient when using the mouse and numpad at the same time!

Keychron Q14 Max 96% Alice Layout QMK Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard

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Features of Keychron Q14 Max 96% Alice Layout QMK Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Customize Your Q14 Max

Choose the keycaps, switches, and more accessories for your Q14 max.

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 Q14 Max via Bluetooth 5.1 to three devices.

Keychron Q14 Max 96% Alice Layout QMK Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard

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 Q14 Max. 

Keychron Q14 Max 96% Alice Layout QMK Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard

Significantly Enhanced Acoustic Foams

Elevate the typing experience with a combination of premium acoustic foams such as IXPE, PET, and Latex. Each keystroke becomes enjoyable, making every tap a delight for the senses.

Easy Assemble

We designed every component to be able to assemble easily so you can customize and adjust each component with ease to create your ultimate typing experience.

Structure of Keychron Q14 Max 96% Alice Layout QMK Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Structure of Keychron Q14 Max 96% Alice Layout QMK Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard
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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. 

Gasket structure of Keychron Q14 Max 96% Alice Layout QMK Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Keychron Q14 Max 96% Alice Layout QMK Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard

Experience the next level of key sounds and comfort with our gasket mount design together with a flexible PC (Polycarbonate) plate. This design combination allows the keyboard to maintain the flexibility of the gasket structure and improves the overall typing sound.

KSA Double-Shot PBT Keycaps

To further fine-tune your typing experience, we designed our unique Keychron spherical-angle (KSA profile) double-shot keycap set with premium non-backlight shine through PBT material, that is oil-resistant and durable for long-term use.

KSA Double-Shot PBT Keycaps
KSA Double-Shot PBT Keycaps
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Suitable for All Devices

Built with the Mac users’ experience in mind while still retaining compatibility for Windows devices, the Q14 Max comes with a system toggle and an additional set of customized keycaps for both Windows and macOS systems. You can now save two different layouts on the keyboard, one for each system.

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Keychron Launcher

Program with QMK & Launcher.

The open-source QMK firmware means endless possibilities for key remapping, macros, shortcuts, and more. Now you can easily customize each key with the Keychron Launcher web app.

Program the Q14 Max keyboard with Launcher
Click here to use Keychron Launcher

* Please use the latest version of Chrome / Opera / Edge browser to open the Launcher and connect the keyboard to your device via wired mode.

Hot-Swappable Feature of Keychron Q14 Max 96% Alice Layout QMK Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard

Hot-Swappable

Every detail matters for a personalized typing experience, that’s why we give you the power. You can hot-swap every switch on the Q14 Max with almost all of the 3pin and 5pin MX style mechanical switches on the market (including Cherry, Gateron, Kailh, Panda, etc.) without soldering required. You can customize your own typing experience in seconds.

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South-Facing RGB

Comes with 22 types of RGB backlight settings. You can further fine-tune the RGB hue, saturation, brightness, effect speed, and different modes, or even remap these keys with Keychron Launcher web app.

Gateron Jupiter Switch

Our exclusive Gateron Jupiter mechanical switch (for the Fully Assembled version only) comes with a 3-pin design, its pre-lubed with a reliable Gateron quality standard with up to 80 million keystrokes lifespan. While their unique LED diffuser design offers high RGB backlight transmittance and softer backlight effect.

The banana switch provides an early tactile bump at the top with a uniquely smooth experience like those Panda switches on the market.

Gateron Jupiter Switch Specs

PCB Stabilizers

No detail is too insignificant when it comes to your fingertip feel. We’ve integrated the PCB-mounted screw-in stabilizers for a smoother typing experience with less wobbliness on the big keys such as the space bar, shift, enter, and delete keys. You can even customize your favorite stabilizers on your own.

PCB screw-in stabilizers of Keychron Q14 Max 96% Alice Layout QMK Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard

Looking for ISO Layout?

The Q1 Pro ISO collection comes with fully assembled keyboards with 🇬🇧UK, 🇩🇪German, 🇩🇰🇫🇮🇳🇴🇸🇪Nordic, 🇨🇭Swiss, 🇫🇷French, and 🇪🇸 Spanish layout, and the “Barebone ISO Knob" option is suitable for all ISO countries (e.g.: 🇮🇹Italy, 🇵🇹Portuguese, 🇭🇺Hungary, etc.) to build their keyboard with keycaps in their preferred languages and switches. 

What's in the box?

Package list of Keychron Q14 Max 96% Alice Layout QMK Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Package list of Keychron Q14 Max 96% Alice Layout QMK Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Differences Among the Q Max, Q Pro, and Q Series Keyboards

Specs

Width156.85 mm
Length444.90 mm
Front Height19.59 mm (without keycaps)
Back Height33.17 mm  (without keycaps)
Feet Height2.7 mm
Angle
Weight2450 g ± 10 g (Fully Assembled version)
Body MaterialFull CNC machined aluminum
Plate MaterialPC
KeycapKSA double-shot PBT keycaps, not shine-through (Fully Assembled version)
SwitchGateron Jupiter (Fully Assembled version)
StabilizerScrew-in PCB stabilizer
BacklightSouth-facing RGB LED
MCUARM Cortex-M4 32-bit STM32F402 (256KB Flash)
Battery4000 mAh Rechargeable li-polymer battery
Wireless Working Time (Backlit off)Up to 300 hours (Lab test result may vary by actual use)
Wireless Working Time (RGB)Up to 100 hours (Lowest brightness)
Bluetooth Version5.1
Hot-swappableYes. Compatible with most of the 3 pin & 5 pin MX mechanical switches such as Gateron, Cherry MX and Kailh, etc.
Compatible SystemmacOS/Windows/Linux
Polling Rate1000 Hz (2.4 GHz & wired) / 90 Hz (Bluetooth)
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)Yes for both wireless and wired modes
Connectivity2.4 GHz / Bluetooth / Type-C wired
Bluetooth Device NameKeychron Q14 Max
Operating Environment-10 to 50℃
Keychron Q14 Max User Guide

Learn more about the Keychron Q14 Max such as the Q14 Max shortcuts, assembling the Q14 Max, factory reset, and more in the FAQ section.

Customer Reviews

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P.L.
Love it

This is an excellent board. My first reaction was how good it sounded. This isn't my first Keychron - I also have a Q5 Pro among others. I was really surprised at how much better it sounded compared to the Q5 Pro. My second reaction was how natural the Alice layout felt (this is my first Alice board). I thought I might be buying into a gimmick, but that wasn't the case at all. I don't think I'll go back to a regular board after trying Alice. I love it.

Regarding the complaints about mirroring the south paw numpad, from my point-of-view, I don't have a problem with the numpad the way it is. It will be an adjustment no matter what, and for me, it doesn't matter if it's mirrored, or standard. It'll take some practice to get used to and everyone will need to relearn how to use it whether it's mirrored or not. So in my opinion, that is a moot point. That said, the south paw numpad is growing on me, as a right handed mouse user. It totally makes sense to put it on the left.

Also, for the life of me, I don't understand why literally no one makes shine-through keycaps for south facing RGB. NO ONE!! Why wouldn't you, with such a low-hanging fruit?? The people want shine-through keycaps for south-facing RGB; give the people what they want, Keychron! (And not the weird keycaps with the legends on the side.)

If you can commit to relearning how to use the numpad, this board is a 10 out of 10. Especially with the Gateron Jupiter Banana switches.

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Chris W.
Mostly love it, agree with others re: oversights.

As Darth Tater reviewed, this is an awesome keyboard, but agree that the numpad should be mirrored. I am having a bugger of a time adapting with my left hand. I'm right handed, but the way our brains and nervous system are wired up, a mirrored left-side keypad would be what we know. Each finger would handle the numbers they normally would. I also had to use VIA to change the num/clear to 'backspace' as I it was not deleting (MacOS; I am not techie so no idea if this is normal but I want a backspace option with the keypad; gratefully I could fix that).

Bummed that this did not come with a USB-C dongle for 2.4g... my V10 max had two separate dongles, both lived in tidy homes within the keyboard. One USB-A, one USB-C. It does ship with an adapter... but am perplexed that they cheaped out on this more expensive keyboard.

Last complaint is the stabilizers. Awful. I didn't know what stabilizers were until trying to make this keyboard how I wanted it... I bought banana switches and hated them. Noisy and my fingers fatigued quickly. I know switches are a personal preference thing to a degree. I'm now using some "silent peach v3" for all the primary typing keys and "silent lemon v3" for the numpad and some macro keys etc, F keys, stuff that I want a bit of tactile. Both are indeed silent. However, as I type this, each keystroke that relies on a stabilizer is incredibly noisy. So... down the rabbit hole even further, I go...

Really though, it's the mirrored keypad that Keychron needs to think about. For those of us who bought this, we'll have an 'oof' moment if one is released... and either buy it or struggle against the urge to do so. Or perhaps a swap kit is possible with just a new board? I can dream a little dream...

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Darth T.
It's a really good keyboard, but some obvious oversights.

This is a solid keyboard, and an excellent entry into the fully-custom scene. Up to this point I've had three Logitech keyboards, at least three Razer keyboards, one of which I still own since it is custom (BlackWidow V4 75%), but this is the first time I've ventured out of the "gamer" or "productivity" lineups of other brands and into a brand dedicated to keyboards fully.

As such, I was shocked by the weight of the product upon arrival, but it stands to reason given the fully metal construction and layers of material that are inside the shell. This is a beast of a board.

I'm not a fan of the retro, multicolor keycaps that seem to dominate the hobby, so first on my list was to swap out keycaps, and that's where we immediately reach problems.

The keyboard ships with KSA profile keycaps, but given that it's an Alice layout, if you want to swap them out, you have to buy Keychron's OSA keycaps, or go outside of Keychron's store. That's a major miss in my opinion, because your own accessories don't support the product you're selling fully. Furthermore, as I swapped out keycaps, I can't store them in the replacement OSA box, because the KSA profile is too high for the trays to seal shut. Keychron, if you're going to produce Alice layout and keycaps, make sure your Alice keycaps are the same profile as the keyboard they're made for.

Next, the 10 key pad. Selling point on this whole purchase was ergonomic and productive improvement by going from the traditional key arrangment to less fatiguing Alice arrangement. As a leftie, I've been accustomed to using a 10 key with my right hand, but was eager to try it on the left. However, moving the 10 key left is all they did. They should have mirrored the 10 key arrangement to be used in the left hand by moving the + and Enter keys fully to the left, with numerals inside of those two keys. This is such low hanging fruit, I don't know how Keychron possibly missed it. As a result, you will have to relearn using 10 key in its entirety, because not only is muscle memory changing, but the layout is awkward compared to its normal placement on the right side of the keyboard. Keychron fixed two problems (space on the right of the keyboard relative to mouse, and offering a southpaw layout) only to introduce a new one by not making the 10key layout itself southpaw.

As I was removing the KSA keycaps to replace with OSA, some switches pulled out in addition to the keycaps, so be mindful on that if you are replacing them (specifically the 10key pad again, + and Enter).

RGB lighting was glitchy on arrival. I changed it to solid, and then RGB options 4-14 or so stayed solid white rather than changing. In addition, I've been accustomed to per-key RGB lighting on Razer, so though the south-facing LEDs look pretty, I'd have preferred the ability to do per-key RGB lighting assignments, as I've done on every other keyboard that has RGB. It's particularly helpful when building muscle memory for locations to functions or macros, and you can imagine doubly so when using a southpaw Alice keyboard.

Macros have also been glitchy. I've made three, all of which were accepted, but only one of them consistently works.

Things I like about this board are also extensive, though.
1. The Alice layout does indeed delivery on the ergonomic side of things. My wrists are not strained whatsoever from all day usage.
2. The heft gives confidence to the build quality.
3. I REALLY appreciate that the keyboard does not go immediately to the wired source when plugged into multiple devices. I regularly use my work laptop side by side with my personal desktop, and it drove me crazy how whenever I'd plug in my Razer boards (which did have multiple device support), you could only switch between the wireless devices. Plug one into USB-C and the board was stuck on it. So Keychron rightly gives us the ability to switch between wired and wireless devices without fuss.
4. The keys (Linear Jupiter Reds) are both satisfying for workplace and gaming, with buttery smooth input and volume that is pleasant for the user but won't disturb any except the most quiet of offices. Razer failed at this on the Pro Type Ultra as well with their "silent" Yellow switches, which were quite clacky when assembled.
5. Gaming on it is good!

Tips for Keychron on future developments if they're pursuing this further:
1. Your southpaw boards also need southpaw 10keys. You're not serving lefties by making them use a right handed 10key with their left hand.
2. You need to add Alice layouts to your KSA keycaps, rather than forcing us to buy OSA.
3. You should also expand your south-facing print keycap offerings. I know many in the custom hobby don't care about shine-through keycaps, but there's enough that do that we'd buy them. And yes, make them support Alice layouts please.
4. The Windows 10 logo on the replacement keycap is inverted from the actual Windows 10 logo on Microsoft devices, and the keycaps lack a Wind...

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Brian T.
The only southpaw alice keyboard with a numpad

TL;DR Excellent 96% southpaw alice layout. I don't think there's a better layout for me.

After going through many keyboards, starting from your typical gamer brands like Corsair, Logitech, and Razer, my first experience with a southpaw keyboard was the Everest Max, however, the rest of that board did not live up to my expectation. I just knew I liked the southpaw design.

I then tried out Keychron's low profile keyboard, and found myself not liking it, and changed to a GMMK Pro. After months of missing the numpad, I chanced upon the Q14 Pro. I told myself that I would buy the Q14 Max the moment it was available. And that brings me here.

I bought mine with the Gateron Jupiter Banana switches, as I thought I would like the tactile switches. About a week after using them, I switched to the Gateron Oil King. I have also added a tape mod and force break mod to the keyboard, and I am currently enjoying the thocc of this keyboard. For keycaps, I really like the abstract look of the GMK Dots, and that is what I am using for now. In the future, I am looking to try out the new roller switches that have ball bearings in them.

Overall, I would say that I really fell in love with the alice layout, and while many others like the more compact form factors like 75% and below, personally, numpad is a must for me. The alice layout allows my arms and shoulders to maintain a wider stance, without having to split up my keyboard like those split keyboard design.

A sound test of the Keychron Q14 Max with the Gateron Jupiter Banana. This is stock, right out of the box experience.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaWpv4q_Cuo

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Keychron Q14 Max QMK Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard 96 Percent Alice Layout Aluminum Black Fully Assembled Knob for Mac Windows Linux Gateron Jupiter Red
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Keychron Q14 Max (Alice Layout) QMK Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard

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The Fully Assembled version includes:

The Barebone version does not include the keycaps and switches.

No discount codes can be used for the Q14 Max.

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  • Fully Assembled Knob
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Color

  • Carbon Black
  • Shell White

Switches

  • Gateron Jupiter Red
  • Gateron Jupiter Brown
  • Gateron Jupiter Banana
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