Keychron K5 Max
KeychronReleased 2024
K5 Max
86/100
100% ISO-DE1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading customisability (90/100)
- Class-leading productivity (90/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Portability is the weak point (55/100)
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the K5 Max wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size100
StandardISO-DE · ISO-Nordic · ISO-UK · ISO · ANSI
ProfileLow
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesTactile · Linear · Clicky
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typePCB Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Battery2000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialABS · Aluminum
Keycap materialPBT · ABS
BacklightRGB · White · North-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions18
Weight720 g
More specs
Height Mm18 mm
Low ProfileYes
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowK5 Max vs Keychron Keychron K1 Max
K5 MaxKeychron K1 Max
| KeychronK5 MaxThis page | KeychronKeychron K1 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 86 /100Better | 85 /100 |
| Build quality | 82 /100Better | 80 /100 |
| Performance | 82 /100Better | 81 /100 |
| Connection | Wireless + wired | Wireless + wired |
| Polling rate | 1,000 Hz | 1,000 Hz |
| Mount type | PCB Mount | PCB Mount |
| Case material | ABS · Aluminum | ABS · Aluminum · Plastic |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
