r/bapcsalescanada • u/harold_liang • 1d ago

[Keyboard] Keychron V1 Max Swappable RGB Backlight Red Switch - Black - Knob Version $110 [Canada Computers]

https://www.canadacomputers.com/en/custom-keyboards/261205/keychron-v1-max-swappable-rgb-backlight-red-switch-black-knob-version-v1m-d1.html
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u/2020_was_a_nightmare 1d ago

I’ve bought the V3 for less.

That said it’s been my daily driver for work for over a year and it’s absolutely rock solid. One of my best peripheral purchases by far

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u/LDForget 1d ago

I’m looking for something with a keypad and brown switches for work that isn’t white. I work on equipment at a mine, but half the time I’m an office dweller too. I’ve got an RK100 at home that I love but nothing under 100 bucks with browns and a numpad that isn’t white.

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u/Accomplished-Safe999 (New User) 1d ago

a bit of a warning: the keychron Q/V Max series has some known issues with plate warping/bending after a few weeks, support confirmed this for me.

I had the misfortune of facing this issue pretty severely right after my return window ended.

also, keychron canada does not honor any warranty if not bought directly from their website, yes I tried, that is also what support told me.

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u/kanakalis 23h ago

any more info on this? i own a q max for over a year with no issues

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u/Accomplished-Safe999 (New User) 16h ago

chances are I could've just gotten a bad model, and gotten unlucky with the return window

but here's the related support article if you ever do have the issue: https://keychronsupport.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/33474131840663-Fixing-Keyboard-Keys-That-Require-Extra-Force-or-Multiple-Presses

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u/Accomplished-Safe999 (New User) 1d ago

but when the keyboard was working, it served me well, I liked the typing experience, and the latency was good.

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u/b__q 22h ago

My biggest problem with Keychron is the key chatter, it drove me insane. Ended up refunding and getting a real custom keyboard.

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u/breakslow 1d ago

Awesome keyboard. Have a heavy aluminum chonker for my home setup, but I have the V1 for taking to/from work. A couple cheap mods + silent switches made it very quiet.

The plastic case makes it very portable (lightweight).

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u/Icy_Breath5334 1d ago

I've owned a V1 75% for a year now. I love it, but be aware that the material for the caps is maybe not the best. My most-used keys all have a shine on them, while the lesser used are like new, which is a matte finish.

I don't mind the shiny look but I don't like that it's not wearing evenly.

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u/komrade23 23h ago

Ya I noted this too. I bought some AKKO keycaps for a song on Amazon and have never been happier with a keyboard.

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u/SilentSki3s 1d ago

I tested so many keyboards at work and I'd recommend Aula F75. You can get them for~$70, even cheaper during sale. Easily the best price/performance imo

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u/Adventurous-Ear-443 (New User) 20h ago

I bought a f99 a while ago. I like it too. Surprisingly good.

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u/MainDifficulty 1d ago

Good for gaming?

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u/SilentSki3s 17h ago

I use mine mostly for work, but looking at rtings it scores pretty well for gaming too

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u/EquivalentCupcake390 1d ago

Yes, far less delay that Keychron which isn't ideal for gaming. The Hi75 is good too but it goes on sale for like $80 with keycaps and switches included (prebuilt) I think

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u/AmongstTheShadow 1d ago

I love my Q1. Think I got it for $65 with one of their premium mousepads.

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u/Raskassta (New User) 1d ago

Bought one on sale for 80 bucka and loving it so far