Keychron is a brand that is well known amongst the keyboard enthusiast community, but maybe not so much amongst gamers. The company has been honing its craft for quite some time now and releasing keyboards that aim to deliver great typing feel, satisfying acoustics and good build quality. Well, the Q1 Max, one of the company's latest wireless 75% mechanical keyboards, aims to do just that…

Timestamps:

00:00 Start
00:42 The keyboard setup
01:33 The Design, weight, materials
03:27 Ports, keycaps & compatibility
04:43 Switches and stabilisers
05:49 Sound test
06:28 RGB support
07:18 Cracking it open
09:59 Real world experience
11:29 Connectivity and battery
12:37 Software support
13:38 Closing Thoughts

Specifications:

• Width – 145 mm
• Length – 327.5 mm
• Front Height – 22.6 mm (without keycaps)
• Back Height – 35.8 mm (without keycaps)
• Feet Height – 2.4 mm
• Angle – 5.2°
• Weight – 1724 g ± 10 g (Fully Assembled Version)
• Body Material – Aluminum
• Plate – PC
• Polling Rate – 1000 Hz (2.4 GHz & wired) / 90 Hz (Bluetooth)
• Connectivity – 2.4 GHz/Bluetooth/ Type-C wired
• Bluetooth Device Name – Keychron Q1 Max
• Battery – 4000 mAh Rechargeable li-polymer battery
• Wireless Working Time (Backlit off) – Up to 180 hours (Lab test result may vary by actual use)
• Wireless Working Time (RGB) – Up to 30 hours (Lowest brightness)
• Charging Time – Around 5 hours
• Bluetooth Version – 5.1
• Compatible System – Windows/macOS/Linux
• N-Key Rollover (NKRO) – Yes for both wireless and wired modes
• Hot-swappable  – Yes. Compatible with most of the 3 pin & 5 pin MX mechanical switches such as Gateron, Cherry MX and Kailh, etc.
• Keycaps –  (Fully Assembled Version) KSA double-shot PBT keycaps, not shine-through (Fully Assembled version)
• MCU –  ARM Cortex-M4 32-bit STM32F402 (256KB Flash)
• Switches –  Gateron Jupiter (Fully Assembled version)
• Backlight – South-facing RGB LED
• Stabilizer – Screw-in PCB stabilizer
• Charging Port – USB Type-C
• Weight 1724 g ± 10 g (Fully Assembled Version)

You can buy the Q1 Max directly from the Keychron Website HERE.

Discuss on our Facebook page HERE.

Pros:

• Stellar build quality.
• Excellent keycaps and switches.
• Incredible typing feel.
• Great acoustics and sound profile.
• Easy to fully disassemble.

Cons:

• No adjustable typing angle.

KitGuru says: The Q1 Max is an excellent keyboard featuring exceptional build quality, great acoustics and a satisfying typing feel. 

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Razer have updated their Viper mouse lineup with the release of the V3 Pro. This new model has seen a slight change to the design principles found in older models of the Viper, with the new version opting for curves and contours over aggressive lines and detailing. Can this new premium esports FPS mouse live up to its £159.99 price tag?

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
00:29 Meet the Viper V3 Pro
01:35 Design overview
02:38 Mouse feet
03:46 Build quality
04:19 Button soundtest!
04:49 Sensor + polling rate
06:38 Battery life vs polling rate
07:48 Real-world gaming performance
08:31 Synapse software
10:06 Closing thoughts

Specifications:

• FORM FACTOR – Right-handed Symmetrical
• CONNECTIVITY – Razer HyperSpeed Wireless, Wired
• BATTERY LIFE
  • Up to 95 hours at 1000 Hz
  • Up to 62 hours at 2000 Hz
  • Up to 40 hours at 4000 Hz
  • Up to 17 hours at 8000 Hz
• RGB LIGHTING – None
• SENSOR – Focus Pro 35K Optical Sensor Gen-2
• MAX SENSITIVITY (DPI) – 35000
• MAX SPEED (IPS) – 750
• MAX ACCELERATION (G) – 70
• PROGRAMMABLE BUTTONS – 6
• SWITCH TYPE – Optical Mouse Switches Gen-3
• SWITCH LIFECYCLE – 90-million Clicks
• ON-BOARD MEMORY PROFILES – 1
• MOUSE FEET – 100% PTFE
• CABLE – USB Type A to USB Type C cable
• TILT SCROLL WHEEL – None
• APPROXIMATE SIZE
  • Length: 127.1 mm / 5.00 in
  • Width: 63.9 mm / 2.51 in
  • Height: 39.9 mm / 1.57 in
• APPROXIMATE WEIGHT – 54 g (excluding cable and dongle)
• DOCK COMPATIBILITY – None
• BOX CONTENTS
  • Razer Viper V3 Pro
  • Razer HyperPolling Wireless Dongle
  • USB Type A to USB Type C cable
  • Razer Mouse Grip Tape

You can buy the Viper V3 Pro mouse directly from Razer for £159.99 HERE.

Discuss on our Facebook page HERE.

Pros:

• Precise and accurate.
• Great build quality.
• Ability to separate gaming and desktop polling rates.
• Lightweight.
• Comfortable.
• Razer's HyperPolling Wireless Dongle included in the box (previously a £30 purchase).

Cons:

• Expensive.
• Designed specifically for FPS, so won't be for everybody.

KitGuru says: The Viper V3 Pro is one of the best FPS focused mice we've tested. It's well built and performs excellently.

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The M6 Advanced gaming chair from AutoFull has a lengthy feature list when compared to a ‘normal’ chair – it’s got built in seat ventilation and heating, a built in footrest, dynamic lumbar support, 40 degree incline armrests and more. Certainly on paper, it looks like one of the best gaming chairs around… and it has a price-tag to match, coming in at £799.99 when not on sale. With a price that high, there’s no room for compromise.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
00:48 Meet the M6 Advanced…
01:50 Built-in COOLING and HEATING!
03:45 Design overview
04:25 Real leather or PU?
05:51 Shape and ergonomics
07:09 Base of the chair
07:50 General use and adjustment
09:53 Overall comfort
10:53 Building the chair
12:10 Mat’s closing thoughts

Specifications:

• Weight Limit – up to 150KG
• Finish – PU Leather
• Colour – Black and Grey
• Nylon 5 Spoke base
• Adjustable Dynamic Lumbar Support
• Ventilated and Heated seat base
• 6D Armrests with up to 40 degree incline
• 160 degree reclining backrest

You can buy the M6 Advanced chair direct from AutoFull for £799.99 when at full RRP (currently on sale as of 27/06/24 for £649.99) HERE. KitGuru readers can get 10% off with code ‘KG10‘ (not affiliate). It's also on Amazon US HERE.

Discuss on our Facebook page HERE.

Pros:

• Ventilation and heating system works very well.
• Good cushioning.
• Good lumbar support.

Cons:

• Expensive.
• Flimsy footrest.
• No seat depth adjustment.
• No tilt unlocking.
• Nylon base.
• Lack of information regarding certain specifications and finish on website.

KitGuru says: The M6 Advanced is a good chair overall but is let down by its high price-tag and missing key features. 

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