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| Spec |  Keychron Keychron K5 Pro $70–$88 “K5 Pro, from Keychron's store” |  Keychron Keychron K5 Max $95–$115 “Slim low-profile full-size with 2.4 GHz and QMK/VIA” |
|---|---|---|
| Price , different | $70–$88 | $95–$115 |
| Size | Full | Full |
| Type | Pre-built | Pre-built |
| Connectivity | Wireless + Wired | Wireless + Wired |
| Released , different | 2023 | 2024 |
| Mounting , different | Tray Mount | Integrated Plate |
| Case | ABS with aluminum frame | ABS with aluminum frame |
| Colors | Black, White | Black, White |
| Weight | 720 g | 720 g |
| Dimensions | 424 x 119 mm | 424 x 119 mm |
| Typing angle | Not listed | Not listed |
| Front height | Not listed | Not listed |
| Switches | Low Profile | Low Profile |
| Profile | Low Profile | Low Profile |
| Keycaps | Low-profile double-shot PBT | Low-profile double-shot PBT |
| PCB | Hot-swap | Hot-swap |
| Plates | Not listed | Not listed |
| Battery , different | 2000 mAh, up to 130 hours (backlight off) | 2000 mAh, up to 95 hours |
| Compatible switches | Keychron low-profile | Keychron low-profile |
| Software | QMK, VIA, Keychron Launcher | QMK, VIA, Keychron Launcher |
| NKRO | Yes | Yes |
| RGB | No | No |
| Features , different | Full layout, Bluetooth 5.1 + USB-C, Hot-swap, QMK/VIA, Low profile | Full layout, Tri-mode, Hot-swap, QMK/VIA, Low profile |
| Good for , different | Spreadsheet users who need a numpad and QMK/VIA Office users who want a flat keyboard Typists who like PBT keycaps | Office and home users who want a slim numpad board with a dongle QMK/VIA users who want a low-profile keyboard Buyers who want a lightweight full-size |
| Skip if , different | Gamers who want 2.4 GHz wireless (see the K5 Max) Buyers who prefer full-height switches | Travelers who need a compact board (see the K3 Max or K7 Max) Buyers who want bright RGB through the legends Gamers who need 8 kHz polling |
| Pros , different | QMK/VIA programmability (Forbes) Full-size 108-key layout with a numpad in a slim body Low-profile double-shot PBT keycaps Three-device Bluetooth Hot-swappable switches on the RGB version (Forbes) | 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and wired (maker) IXPE foam gives a more refined sound than older low-profile Keychrons (Phandroid) Light for a full-size (Phandroid) Web-based remapping (GameRevolution) MX-style stems on the low-profile switches (Phandroid) |
| Cons , different | Wireless polling is only 90 Hz (Forbes) Bluetooth plus wired only; no dongle Only low-profile switches fit Forbes review dates from 2023, so details may have changed since | Keycaps are not shine-through, so RGB looks muted (GameRevolution) Some legend fonts look odd (GameRevolution) Only low-profile switches fit (GameRevolution) Too bulky to travel with, per Phandroid Battery rated at 95 hours |
| Research take , different | A solid slim full-size for QMK/VIA users. Forbes liked it for numeric work. | The K5 to pick for most buyers; both reviewers liked it. |