Keychron V6 Max vs Logitech G915 X LIGHTSPEED

Every spec side by side, from each maker's published figures.

Better figure, where one is clearly better

V6 Max compared with G915 X LIGHTSPEED
KeychronV6 MaxLogitechG915 X LIGHTSPEED
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2024September 2024
Typing
LayoutFull sizeFull size
SwitchesMechanicalLow-profile mechanical
Key travel–3.2 mm
BacklightRGBRGB
Keys labelled forMac, Windows and moreWindows
Touch IDNo–
SwitchesGateron Jupiter switches (Red, Brown or Banana); hot-swappable with most 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style switches; screw-in PCB stabilisersLow-profile GL mechanical switches, redesigned with a cross-style POM stem; Linear (43 ± 10 gf), Tactile (45 ± 10 gf) or Clicky (48 ± 13 gf); 1.3 ± 0.3 mm actuation
Key travel–3.2 ± 0.25 mm total travel
KeycapsOSA-profile double-shot PBT, not shine-through; keycaps for Windows and macOSDouble-shot, shine-through PBT
Layouts100% with a knob; ANSI (keychron.com); UK ISO (keychron.uk)English UK, English International, Danish/Norwegian/Swedish/Finnish, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Swiss (UK store)
BacklightSouth-facing RGB LEDsLIGHTSYNC RGB, about 16.8 million colours
Special keysProgrammable rotary knob; Mac/Windows system toggle that keeps a separate layout for each; N-key rollover wireless and wiredNine G-keys; KEYCONTROL (any key can hold macros or layered commands); soft-touch media keys; volume roller
Connections and battery
Connects byBluetooth, USB receiver and CableBluetooth, USB receiver and Cable
Devices it switches between3–
PowerRechargeableRechargeable
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 190 hoursUp to 800 hours
Receiver2.4 GHz USB receiver at 1,000 Hz polling; Bluetooth 5.1 at 90 Hz to up to three devices; USB-C wired at 1,000 HzLIGHTSPEED USB receiver (1 ms report rate), Bluetooth 5.0, or USB wired with the included USB-A to USB-C cable (1.8 m)
Battery life detail4,000 mAh lithium-polymer battery; up to 190 hours with the backlight off and up to 100 hours with RGB at its lowest brightness (Keychron's lab tests)Rechargeable, not user-replaceable; up to 800 hours with lighting off and up to 36 hours at 100% RGB brightness on LIGHTSPEED (press release); Logitech's specification sheet lists up to 36 hours
ChargingUSB-C; around 5 hours to charge; Type-C cable with a Type-A to Type-C adapterUSB-C, with the included 1.8 m USB-A to USB-C charging and data cable
Works withWindows, macOS and LinuxWindows 10 (version 1809) or later, macOS 11 or later, Android 4.3 or later and iOS 10 or later
SoftwareQMK firmware with VIA and the Keychron Launcher web appLogitech G HUB
Design
Weight1110 g1080 g (better)
Width × depth × height–475 × 150 × 22.6 mm
Size447.9 × 149 mm; 23.6 mm high at the front and 32.5 mm at the back without keycaps; 2 mm feet; typing angles of 3.5°, 8° and 10°; 1,110 g ± 10 g fully assembled475 × 150 × 22.6 mm; 1,080 g
MaterialsABS plastic body; PC plate; gasket mount; sound-absorbing foamBrushed aluminium alloy top plate (1.5 mm thick)
ColoursCarbon BlackBlack, White (Black only on the UK store)
In the box–Keyboard, LIGHTSPEED USB receiver, USB-A to USB-C charging and data cable, documentation
Warranty–2-year limited hardware warranty

More comparisons