Which mechanical ortho keyboards have customizable features?
This page compares 3 mechanical ortho keyboards with verified specifications and prices. Top options include Keychron Q15 Max QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard, Keychron Keychron Q15 Max QMK Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard (SKU: Q15M-M1), IDOBAO ID75. Prices range from £102 to £162. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
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Keychron Q15 Max QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard
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£150.63 ≈ | Gateron Jupiter | Ortholinear | 66 | XDA dye-sub PBT | 1000 Hz wired and 2.4 GHz; 90 Hz Bluetooth | ✓ |
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The Keychron Q15 Max is a compact ortholinear mechanical keyboard with a grid layout, two programmable knobs, hot-swappable switches, QMK/VIA support, and tri-mode wireless connectivity. Its durable aluminum construction and PBT keycaps suit enthusiasts, programmers, and users who want extensive customization. ★ Ideal forThis keyboard specifically suits people seeking customizable mechanical ortho keyboards because its 66-key ortholinear layout supports QMK/VIA remapping, macros, programmable knobs, and hot-swappable Gateron Jupiter switches.
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Keychron Keychron Q15 Max QMK Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard (SKU: Q15M-M1)
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£161.68 ≈ | Gateron Jupiter Red | — | — | XDA Dye-Sub PBT keycaps, not shine-through | 1000 Hz (2.4 GHz & wired) / 90 Hz (Bluetooth) | ✓ |
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Keychron Q15 Max is a full metal ortholinear wireless QMK mechanical keyboard designed with equally sized keys in a gridded layout. It supports 2.4G wireless, Bluetooth 5.1, and wired Type-C, and includes two programmable knobs plus QMK/Keychron Launcher remapping and macros. It's a hot-swappable, fully assembled option with PBT XDA dye-sub keycaps and Gateron Jupiter switches. ★ Ideal forIt suits customizable ortho builds because it is QMK-based with Launcher remapping/macros plus hot-swappable switch support, letting you change switches and tune functionality on an ortholinear grid layout.
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IDOBAO ID75
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£102.49 ≈ | — | Ortholinear | 75 | — | — | — |
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The IDOBAO ID75 is a compact 75-key ortholinear mechanical keyboard kit with a CNC-machined anodized aluminum case, acrylic RGB underglow layer, USB-C connectivity, and a hot-swappable PCB. It suits users who want a customizable keyboard for programming, data entry, gaming, or learning an ortholinear layout. ★ Ideal forIt specifically suits users seeking customizable mechanical ortholinear keyboards because its 75-key hot-swappable PCB supports VIA for remapping every key, multiple layers, macros, and custom layouts. |
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