Keychron Q12 Max Keyboard Kit

A southpaw layout places the number pad on the left side of the keyboard instead of the right. This design is ideal for users who want more desk space for their mouse on the right side or those who prefer using their left hand for data entry while keeping their right hand on the mouse.

A southpaw layout places the number pad on the left side of the keyboard instead of the right. This design is ideal for users who want to keep their mouse closer to the center of their body, which can improve ergonomics and provide more desk space for wide mouse movements.

Yes, the Q12 Max supports a 2.4 GHz wireless connection with a 1000Hz polling rate, which provides the low latency required for responsive gaming. You can also use it via a wired USB-C connection for the same high-performance polling rate.

Yes, the Q12 Max is fully compatible with both macOS and Windows. It includes a physical toggle switch on the case to easily switch between operating system layouts, and it supports VIA for remapping keys to match your specific workflow.

Not at all. The Q12 Max is hot-swappable, meaning you can pull out and replace the mechanical switches without any soldering. This makes it easy to experiment with different switch types to find your preferred typing feel.

Yes, it features a 2.4 GHz wireless connection with a 1000Hz polling rate, which provides the low latency required for competitive gaming. For general productivity, you can also use Bluetooth 5.1 to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.

Yes, it includes a physical toggle switch to swap between macOS and Windows layouts. It also comes with specific keycaps for both operating systems to ensure your labels always match your setup.

The double-gasket mount uses specialized gaskets on both the top and bottom plates to isolate the internal components from the aluminum case. This design significantly reduces vibrations, resulting in a softer, more flexible typing feel and a cleaner, dampened sound profile.

The double-gasket mount uses specialized gaskets on both the top and bottom plates to isolate the keyboard plate from the aluminum case. This design significantly reduces vibrations and creates a softer, more cushioned typing feel with a cleaner sound profile.

Yes, the Q12 Max is hotswappable, meaning you can pull out and replace the mechanical switches without any soldering. This allows you to easily experiment with different switch types to find your preferred tactile or linear feel.

Absolutely. The keyboard supports QMK and VIA, which are open-source software tools that allow you to remap every key, create macros, and customize the 22 different RGB lighting modes to your exact preference.

QMK and VIA are open-source firmware tools that allow you to remap every key, create custom macros, and adjust lighting layers. Because the settings are saved directly to the keyboard's onboard memory, your custom layout will work even when you plug the keyboard into a different computer.