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| Spec |  Logitech Logitech MX Mechanical $150–$180 “Logitech's low-profile wireless full-size for multi-device offices” |  Keychron Keychron K5 Max $95–$115 “Slim low-profile full-size with 2.4 GHz and QMK/VIA” |
|---|---|---|
| Price , different | $150–$180 | $95–$115 |
| Size | Full | Full |
| Type | Pre-built | Pre-built |
| Connectivity , different | Wireless | Wireless + Wired |
| Released , different | 2022 | 2024 |
| Mounting | Integrated Plate | Integrated Plate |
| Case , different | Plastic chassis, aluminum top plate | ABS with aluminum frame |
| Colors , different | Graphite, Pale Gray | Black, White |
| Weight , different | 828g | 720 g |
| Dimensions , different | 433.9 x 131.7mm | 424 x 119 mm |
| Typing angle , different | Low profile | Not listed |
| Front height , different | 7.8mm | Not listed |
| Switches | Low Profile | Low Profile |
| Profile | Low Profile | Low Profile |
| Keycaps , different | Low-profile, dual-color legends | Low-profile double-shot PBT |
| PCB , different | Fixed Kailh low-profile switches | Hot-swap |
| Plates , different | Aluminum top plate | Not listed |
| Battery , different | Rated 15 days with backlight | 2000 mAh, up to 95 hours |
| Compatible switches , different | Fixed, chosen at purchase | Keychron low-profile |
| Software , different | Logi Options+ | QMK, VIA, Keychron Launcher |
| NKRO | Yes | Yes |
| RGB | No | No |
| Features , different | Low profile, Full size with numpad, Logi Bolt + Bluetooth, Easy-Switch for 3 devices, Smart backlight, USB-C charging | Full layout, Tri-mode, Hot-swap, QMK/VIA, Low profile |
| Good for , different | Office workers who switch between a Mac, PC and tablet Logitech MX mouse and Logi Flow users People who want a quiet mechanical feel with a numpad | 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 macros, RGB or fast polling Switch or keycap customizers Anyone who needs a wrist rest | 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 | Easy-Switch for up to three devices over Logi Bolt or Bluetooth (Logitech, Macworld) Long battery life, rated for 15 days with backlight and 10 months without (Logitech, PCMag) Tom's Hardware and PCMag found the typing feel very good, with Macworld praising minimal wobble on tactile switches Smart backlight that wakes as hands approach (Logitech, PCMag) Choice of tactile quiet, clicky or linear Kailh Choc V2 switches (Tom's Hardware, PCMag) Aluminum top plate in a plastic case made with recycled plastic (Tom's Hardware, PCMag) | 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 | Switches are fixed at purchase, with no hot-swap (PCMag) How-To Geek found rigid switches, shaky stabilizers and off-kilter keycaps Low profile rules out standard wrist rests (Tom's Hardware) Options+ lacks macro programming (Macworld) and remaps only 24 keys (How-To Geek) USB-C cable is charge-only (PCMag) Backlight is white only, with no RGB colors (Tom's Hardware) | 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 polished productivity board whose strengths are connectivity, battery and smart lighting. Reviewers disagree on typing feel, so try the tactile quiet version if you can and skip it if you want hot-swap or macros. | The K5 to pick for most buyers; both reviewers liked it. |