Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Akko - MOD 007B HHKB | Keychron - Q1 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Rotary knob | false | true |
| Size | 65% | 75% |
| Wireless | false | true |
Between the MOD 007B HHKB and Q1 Max, the MOD 007B HHKB comes out ahead in several specs, while the Q1 Max wins on rotary knob / size. Overall, the MOD 007B HHKB scores 64.5 and the Q1 Max scores 81.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Q1 Max is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 16.6 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
The MOD 007B HHKB does not pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec-table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the Q1 Max if you care most about rotary knob / size. Its strongest claims are rotary knob, size, wireless. The single most decisive one: Has Rotary knob.
Both ship with comparable hot-swappable, polling rate, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Q1 Max is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Akko - MOD 007B HHKB or Keychron - Q1 Max?
Keychron - Q1 Max leads the current Mars Score by 16.6 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare size, wireless against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Akko - MOD 007B HHKB if…
Akko - MOD 007B HHKB does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
Choose Keychron - Q1 Max if…
Keychron - Q1 Max has the measurable edge on has knob, size, is wireless.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Akko - MOD 007B HHKB wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Keychron - Q1 Max wins
- ▲Has Rotary knob.
- ▲Size: 75% (vs 65%).
- ▲Wireless: true (vs false).
Spec comparison
Switches
| Spec | Akko - MOD 007B HHKB | Keychron - Q1 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Switch type | Akko CS Jelly | Gateron Jupiter |
| Hot-swappable | true | true |
Layout & Build
| Spec | Akko - MOD 007B HHKB | Keychron - Q1 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 65% | 75%lead |
| RGB | true | true |
| Rotary knob | false | truelead |
| Case material | Aluminum + Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Akko - MOD 007B HHKB | Keychron - Q1 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | false | truelead |
| 2.4 GHz | false | truelead |
| Battery | 0 h | 100 hlead |
| Polling rate | 1000 Hz | 1000 Hz |