Keychron
Keychron Q5
Released 2022
Researched from maker specs and published sources. Last checked Oct 18, 2026.
Wired 96% aluminum Q with a number pad
A wired 96% aluminum Q with number pad, knob, steel plate and double gasket, over 2.3 kg. Reviewers liked build and value; it is very heavy with no adjustable feet.
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Our take, based on research
A heavyweight, well-built wired 96% that reviewers praised for feel and customization and marked down for weight and fixed angle. The Q5 Max or Q5 Pro are the wireless alternatives.
Overview
The Q5 squeezes a number pad into a compact 96% (1800-style) layout, in a full CNC aluminum case with steel plate, gasket mount, knob and hot-swap sockets. Keychron lists Gateron G Pro switches on the assembled version, normal-profile double-shot PBT keycaps, QMK with the Keychron Launcher and 2,310 g. It is wired only.
How-To Geek praised the typing feel, durable chassis and customization, and listed cost and the software setup as its cons; it also heard a slight ping from Backspace and Enter when pressed hard, which the foam and double gasket mostly control, and noted there are no angle-adjustment feet. MakeUseOf rated the build and customization highly and called the price competitive for what you get, but said the board is very heavy, that the keyboard pitch is somewhat uncomfortable, and that it has no wrist rest or adjustable feet.
Keychron now lists wireless Q5 versions (Pro, Max, HE and Ultra 8K) if you want to cut the cable.
Pros & Cons
- 96% layout keeps a number pad in a smaller footprint than a full-size board
- Durable CNC aluminum case with steel plate; Keychron lists 2,310 g
- How-To Geek and MakeUseOf both praised the typing feel and build
- Double gasket with foam and silicone padding controls most pinging (How-To Geek)
- QMK/VIA with the Keychron Launcher for remapping and macros
- Hot-swap sockets and an optional knob
- Wired only
- MakeUseOf found it very heavy and the keyboard pitch somewhat uncomfortable without a wrist rest
- No adjustable feet (How-To Geek, MakeUseOf)
- How-To Geek heard slight pings from Backspace and Enter when pressed hard
- How-To Geek noted that software setup is a bit rough at first
Who Is This For?
- Number-pad users who want a more compact board
- Spreadsheet and data-entry work on a fixed desk
- Buyers who want QMK/VIA customization on a metal case
- Anyone who wants wireless
- People who need adjustable feet or a low slope
- Travelers
Where to Buy
Dimensions
96%
Weight
2310 g ± 10g (fully assembled)
Case Material
Aluminum
Connectivity
Wired
Plate Options
Case Colors
Software Support
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