On June 13, 2024, Kopec Japan will release an official product for sale in Japan that has obtained technical certification.
Japanese-language layouts are also available for authorized Japanese retailers.
The keycaps of the Japanese-language model had been made of ABS, but from this time on, they are made of the same double-shot PBT material as the original model.
Thocky sound can be expected with gasket mount x multiple layers of sound absorbing material.
The main difference from Keychron Q3 Pro is that the polling rate for 2.4GHz connection has been increased to 1000Hz.
The number of sound-absorbing materials is also higher in Max.
The keyswitch of choice was changed from Keychron K Pro to Gateron Jupiter.
Two colors to choose from: carbon black and shell white.
Prices start at $194.00 for barebones and $214.00 for finished versions
Price in Japan is 43,890 yen (tax included)
Keycap shape is KSA, molding is PBT double shot for both US and JIS layouts
Ryosuke Kawamura is the Editor-in-Chief of Greenkeys and the founder of GreenEchoes Studio.
He covers mechanical keyboards, custom keyboards, and input devices through reviews, interviews, hands-on testing, photography, and editorial work. He has reviewed more than 100 products and regularly reports on JIS-layout compatibility and trends in the Japanese keyboard market.
He also founded the Japan Layout Alliance (JLA), an industry collaboration initiative aimed at improving compatibility for Japanese-layout keyboards.
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