On June 4, 2024, Kopec Japan, Keychron’s distributor in Japan, announced on its official X website that the Keychron Q0 MAX will be available in Japan around the end of June.
Keychron Q0 MAX is a macro pad that was released on March 14, 2024.
Compared to the previous Plus, it supports two types of wireless connections (BT /2.4GHz), and as with the previous MAX series, the greatest feature is that the polling rate for the 2.4GHz band supports 1000Hz, the same as for the wired connection.
The fact that many people have been put off by the fact that conventional devices are “wired connection only” is a bottleneck, and it is expected that left-handed devices that are technically compliant and can be programmed will be popular when they become available in Japan.
Other noteworthy features include a double gasket construction, new key switches, and a KSA profile with a depressed center for finger comfort.
| Q0 Max | Q0 Plus | Q0 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| hot swap | support | support | support |
| QMK/VIA | support | support | support |
| Connection method | Type-C BT 2.4GHz | Type-C | Type-C |
| Number of keys | 26 | 26 | 21 |
| Rotary knob | ant | ant | nashi (Pyrus pyrifolia, esp. var. culta) |
| Number of custom keys other than number pad | 9 | 9 | 4 |
| Double gasket design | ✅ | ✅ | – |
| typing angle | 5.2° | 5.26°. | 5.2° |
| key switch | Gateron Jupiter | Gateron G Pro 2.0 | Gateron G Pro 2.0 |
| Keycap Material | Doubleshot PBT | Doubleshot PBT | Doubleshot PBT |
| key profile | KSA | OSA | OSA |
| size | 137 × 118.2 mm | 137 × 118.2 mm | 128.8 x 88.8 mm |
| weight | 684 ± 10 g (Fully Assembled Version) | 586 g ± 10 g (Fully Assembled Version) | 500 g ± 10 g (Fully Assembled Version) |
As for coloring, there are two types of coloring, carbon black and shell white, and I would like to see both colors available in Japan if possible.
We will make another announcement in our media when it arrives.
I’m looking forward to it.
Information reference: Kopec Japan Official X
