Keychron
Keychron Q5 Pro
Released 2023
Researched from maker specs and published sources. Last checked Oct 18, 2026.
Bluetooth 96% Q with a number pad and PC plate
A 2.2 kg Bluetooth 96% aluminum Q with number pad, PC plate, double gasket and a battery rated up to 300 hours. WIRED scored it 8 out of 10; pricey and too heavy to carry.
Our take, based on research
A well-reviewed Bluetooth 96% that WIRED rated 8 out of 10. Weight and tall keycaps are the trade-offs; look at the Q5 Max if you want 2.4 GHz too.
Overview
The Q5 Pro is the Bluetooth version of the 96% Q. Keychron lists a full CNC aluminum case, gasket mount, PC plate, K Pro Red, Brown or Banana switches, KSA double-shot PBT keycaps, Bluetooth for three devices, ANSI and ISO layouts, a knob, QMK with the Keychron Launcher, a battery rated up to 300 hours and 2,160 g.
WIRED reviewed the Q5 Pro and Q6 Pro together and scored them 8 out of 10, calling them some of the best bang-for-the-buck full-size keyboards: great build quality and typing feel, QMK/VIA customization and a layout it describes as 1800-style for the Q5 Pro. It said the gasket mount creates a bouncier feel. Its list of cons was price, weight too high to carry and tall high-profile keycaps that may not suit everyone.
There is no 2.4 GHz receiver, so for fast games a cable is the option; the Q5 Max adds the dongle.
Pros & Cons
- Bluetooth 5.1 for three devices plus wired USB-C
- Number pad in a compact 96% layout
- WIRED: great build quality, typing feel and customization
- Gasket mount gives a bouncier typing feel (WIRED)
- Battery rated up to 300 hours (Keychron)
- ANSI and ISO versions, knob and hot-swap
- WIRED found it pricey and too heavy to carry around
- Tall high-profile keycaps may not suit everyone (WIRED)
- No 2.4 GHz option on the Pro
- Bluetooth is the only wireless mode, so latency-sensitive play needs a cable
- 2.2 kg means it is a desk board
Who Is This For?
- Number-pad users who also want Bluetooth
- People who like a bouncy, cushioned feel
- Mac and Windows users who share one keyboard across devices
- Gamers who want a 2.4 GHz dongle
- Anyone who prefers low-profile keycaps
- Travelers
Where to Buy
Dimensions
96%
Weight
2160 g ± 10 g (fully assembled)
Case Material
Aluminum
Connectivity
Both
Plate Options
Case Colors
Software Support
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