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| Spec | Keychron Keychron Q1 Max $230 “The 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and wired 75% Q” |  Keychron Keychron Q5 HE $250 “Wireless 96% magnetic Q for work and gaming” |
|---|---|---|
| Price , different | $230 | $250 |
| Size , different | 75% | 96% |
| Type | Pre-built | Pre-built |
| Connectivity | Wireless + Wired | Wireless + Wired |
| Released , different | 2023 | 2024 |
| Mounting | Gasket | Gasket |
| Case , different | 6063 Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Colors , different | — | Carbon Black, Shell White |
| Weight , different | 1.72kg (fully assembled) | 2187 g ± 10 g (fully assembled) |
| Dimensions , different | 327.5 x 145mm | 96% |
| Typing angle , different | 5.2° | Not listed |
| Front height , different | 20.7mm | Not listed |
| Switches , different | Mechanical | Hall Effect |
| Profile | Standard | Standard |
| Keycaps , different | Double-shot PBT, KSA or OSA profile (fully assembled version) | Double-shot PBT |
| PCB , different | Hot-swap, South-facing RGB | Hot-swap |
| Plates , different | PC | Aluminum |
| Battery , different | 4000mAh (up to 180h, backlight off) | 4000 mAh, up to 100 hours |
| Compatible switches , different | MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin | Keychron magnetic switches |
| Software | QMK, Keychron Launcher | QMK, Keychron Launcher |
| NKRO | Yes | Yes |
| RGB , different | Yes | No |
| Features , different | QMK/VIA, Hot-swap, Double Gasket Mount, Aluminum Case, 2.4GHz + Bluetooth 5.1, South-facing RGB, Screw-in Stabilizers, 1000Hz Polling (2.4GHz & wired) | 96% layout, Tri-mode, Hot-swap, QMK/VIA, Knob, Hall effect |
| Good for , different | Typists who want a wireless 75% with a quiet, cushioned sound Users who want a low-latency dongle option without leaving the Q line People who like to open the board and adjust foam | Players who want a number pad and Rapid Trigger Office-and-gaming users on a single board Buyers who like adjustable actuation for accessibility |
| Skip if , different | Buyers who want a low-profile keycap shape or adjustable height Anyone who needs a travel keyboard People who want magnetic switches; the Q1 HE covers that | Competitive players who need the lowest latency Switch hobbyists Anyone wanting a lighter board |
| Pros , different | Three connection modes: 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 5.1 (three devices) and wired, with 1000 Hz on 2.4 GHz and wired Muffled sound with little case resonance from layered foam and a double-gasket design (AppleInsider) Thick aluminum shell that XDA Developers says will not move on the desk; Keychron lists 1,724 g PC plate, hot-swap sockets for 3-pin and 5-pin switches, QMK/VIA and a knob Gateron Jupiter Red, Brown or Banana switches come pre-installed on the assembled version 4000 mAh battery, rated up to 180 hours by Keychron | Rapid Trigger, adjustable actuation and Gamepad Analog (HLPlanet) 96% layout with number pad for work and gaming Solid aluminum chassis and durable keycaps (HLPlanet) 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth with 1000 Hz polling Smooth, prelubed Nebula switches at 40 g to 60 g (HLPlanet) |
| Cons , different | No adjustable feet; the angle is fixed at 5.2 degrees (AppleInsider) Wirecutter criticises the tall keycaps and the steep, non-adjustable case slope Keychron's 1000 Hz rating applies to 2.4 GHz and wired; the sibling Q1 HE drops to 90 Hz on Bluetooth (Tom's Guide) Heavy at about 1.7 kg, so not a portable 75% Wirecutter notes it costs more than its own upgrade pick, and AppleInsider's headline calls it costly | Expensive compared with Wooting-style rivals (HLPlanet) Limited compatibility with newer Gateron magnetic switches (HLPlanet) Slightly higher latency than some top-tier Hall effect boards (HLPlanet) Battery rated up to 100 hours Only one independent review found |
| Research take , different | The most complete mechanical 75% in the Q line: reviewers praised the build, the sound and the 2.4 GHz option. The tall caps and fixed slope are the recurring complaints, so a wrist rest is worth budgeting for. | A well-built Hall effect 96% that its sole reviewer rated 9, marked down for price, switch lock-in and latency. A researched pick backed by one review. |