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| Spec |  Keychron Keychron V5 Max $120 “Wireless 96% with a gasket mount, PC plate and knob” | Keychron Keychron Q1 Max $230 “The 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and wired 75% Q” |
|---|---|---|
| Price , different | $120 | $230 |
| Size , different | 96% | 75% |
| Type | Pre-built | Pre-built |
| Connectivity | Wireless + Wired | Wireless + Wired |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Mounting | Gasket | Gasket |
| Case , different | Plastic | 6063 Aluminum |
| Colors , different | Carbon Black | — |
| Weight , different | 925 ± 10g (fully assembled) | 1.72kg (fully assembled) |
| Dimensions , different | 96% | 327.5 x 145mm |
| Typing angle , different | Not listed | 5.2° |
| Front height , different | Not listed | 20.7mm |
| Switches | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Profile | Standard | Standard |
| Keycaps , different | Double-shot PBT | Double-shot PBT, KSA or OSA profile (fully assembled version) |
| PCB , different | Hot-swap | Hot-swap, South-facing RGB |
| Plates | PC | PC |
| Battery , different | 4000 mAh, up to 190 hours | 4000mAh (up to 180h, backlight off) |
| Compatible switches , different | MX-style | MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin |
| Software | QMK, Keychron Launcher | QMK, Keychron Launcher |
| NKRO | Yes | Yes |
| RGB , different | No | Yes |
| Features , different | 96% layout, Tri-mode, Hot-swap, QMK/VIA, Knob | 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) |
| Good for , different | Wireless users who want a numpad in a compact footprint People who switch between several devices Typists who like tactile switches and a knob | 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 |
| Skip if , different | Quiet offices Players who want 8000Hz or long battery life (see the V5 Ultra 8K) Anyone who dislikes tall keycaps without a palm rest | 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 |
| Pros , different | Gasket mount with a PC plate in a 96% layout with a numpad and knob Tri-mode: 2.4GHz and wired at 1000Hz, Bluetooth 5.1 TechGearLab praised the convenience of the wireless options and the volume knob Keychron rates the 4000 mAh battery at up to 190 hours with the backlight off QMK with the Launcher web app and hot-swap sockets 925 g (Keychron's figure), lighter than the wired V5 8K | 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 |
| Cons , different | Tall keys: TechGearLab advised a palm rest and recorded below-average typing speeds The numpad has a small 0 key (TechGearLab) Fairly loud, 47 dB in TechGearLab's measurement Max-series double-press and chatter reports led to a Keychron statement in July 2025 (TechPowerUp) Keycaps are not shine-through; Bluetooth polling is 90Hz (Keychron's spec table) | 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 |
| Research take , different | A convenient wireless 96% that TechGearLab picked as its favorite wireless mechanical board, with the tall keys and loudness as the main caveats. The 2025 chatter reports are the reason to buy from a recent batch. For better battery life and 8000Hz, look at the V5 Ultra 8K. | 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. |