Keychron K5
KeychronReleased 2021
K5
67/100
100% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Hall-effect switches with adjustable actuation
- Screw-in stabilisers
- Portability is the weak point (54/100)
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the K5 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size100
StandardANSI
ProfileLow
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesLinear · Tactile · Clicky
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeTray Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery2000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialAluminum · Plastic
Keycap materialABS
BacklightRGB · White · North-Face
ColourwaysYes
More specs
Low ProfileYes
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowK5 vs AULA Hero 68 HE
K5Hero 68 HE
| KeychronK5This page | AULAHero 68 HE | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67 /100 | 67 /100 |
| Build quality | 66 /100Better | 57 /100 |
| Performance | 61 /100 | 91 /100Better |
| Connection | Wireless + wiredBetter | Wired only |
| Polling rate | — | 8,000 Hz |
| Mount type | Tray MountBetter | — |
| Case material | Aluminum · Plastic | Aluminum |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
