Overview
Keychron K17 Max is an ultra-slim wireless custom mechanical keyboard. It supports 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth, and a wired connection. It allows anyone to master any keys or macro commands on its 96% layout through VIA. Besides, it has included LSA (low profile spherical-angled) profile keycaps for both Windows and macOS, and users can hot-swap with Gateron low-profile MX mechanical switch in a breeze (for RGB Backlight Hot-Swappable Version only).
The K17 Max is a low-profile wireless mechanical keyboard featuring a unique 96% layout. It supports 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth, and wired connections. Empowered by QMK, it offers endless possibilities and enhanced productivity in your work and gaming!
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 K17 Max via Bluetooth 5.1 to three devices.
Ultra-Slim
The innovative low-profile Gateron switch is 31% slimmer than conventional normal profile switches makes the aluminum body K17 Max one of the thinnest wireless mechanical keyboards in the world. While still delivering a distinguished tactile response.
Suitable For All Devices
Offers a Mac layout while remaining compatible with Windows. It stands out in the market by providing the same multimedia and function key functions as Apple keyboards for Mac users, but with enhanced tactile feedback.
Additionally, you can use the Keychron Launcher to configure keymaps for Mac and Windows devices, enabling seamless switching without changing keycaps.
An Epic Core Inside
A powerful ARM architecture MCU equipped with 256KB Flash will provide more flexibility for developers. The polling rate is 1000 Hz on 2.4 GHz and wired modes right out of the box, which makes the latency hardly noticeable even in competitive games.
Interior Acoustic Foam
Elevate your typing with K17 Max featuring advanced IXPE acoustic foam for silent keystrokes and enhanced comfort, coupled with resilient latex foam for superior key switch support, responsiveness, and durability. Redefining the standard for a quiet, comfortable, and responsive typing experience.
Hot-Swappable (Optional)
We also provide a hot-swappable version for your choice, which means you can customize your typing experience without soldering, pop them in and it's done.
We all have our unique typing preferences, that’s why we are offering hot-swappable option on the K17 Max, so you can easily hot-swap every low-profile Gateron mechanical switch in a few seconds to customize the typing experience without soldering.
*The K17 Max is currently compatible with Gateron/Keychron low-profile mechanical switches only, as QMK does NOT support low-profile optical switches.
Low-Profile Double-shot PBT Keycaps
Designed for premium type feeling, the K17 Max comes with our unique double-shot PBT keycaps that made of durable non-shine-through PBT material with excellent oil resistance for long-term use.
Redesigned Stabilizers
We’ve redesigned the stabilizers to make it stay on the level the same way as the switch while making sure it still delivers reliability and less wobble on the big keys like the space bar, left Shift, backspace, and Enter key.
RGB Backlights
Comes with more than 22 types of RGB backlight settings (as well as a static white backlight option), and 14 types of backlight settings on the White Backlight version. You can further fine-tune the RGB hue, saturation, brightness, effect speed with ease.
Specification
Number of Keys: 104 (75%)
Switches: Gateron low-profile mechanical
Switch Face: North-facing
Number of Multimedia Keys: 12
Frame Material: ABS+Aluminum frame
Keycap Material: Low-profile double-shot PBT
Layout: ANSI
Polling Rate (2.4GHz and Wired Mode): 1000Hz
Polling Rate (BT Mode): 90Hz
N-Key Rollover (NKRO): Yes for both wireless and wired modes
*The K17 Max is currently compatible with Gateron/Keychron low-profile mechanical switches only, as QMK does NOT support low-profile optical switches.
Connectivity and Power
Backlit: 22 types of RGB backlight options plus endless possibilities
Battery: 2000 mAh rechargeable li-polymer battery
Wireless Working Time (Backlit off): Up to 110 hours (Lab test result may vary by actual use)
Wireless Working Time (RGB): Up to 64 hours (Lowest brightness)
Connection: 2.4 GHz / Bluetooth / Type-C wired
Bluetooth version: 5.1
Bluetooth Device Name: Keychron K17 Max
Compatible System: macOS / Windows / Linux
Physical unit
Dimension: 387 x 119 mm (15.24 x 4.69")
Weight: 750 g / 1.65 lbs
Height without keycap (front): 10.26 mm (0.40")
Height without keycap (rear): 15.36 mm (0.60")
Height incl. keycap (front): 20.32 mm (0.80")
Height incl. keycap (rear): 26.53 mm (1.00")
Typing Angle: 2º, 4º, and 6º
MCU: ARM Cortex-M4 32-bit STM32F402 (256KB Flash)
Operating Environment: -10 to 50℃
