Keychron Q5 HE
KeychronReleased 2024
Q5 HE
96/100
96% ISO8,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading performance (100/100)
- Class-leading customisability (97/100)
- 8,000 Hz polling rate
- Hot-swappable switches
- Portability is the weak point (56/100)
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the Q5 HE wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size96
StandardISO · ISO-UK · ISO-DE · ISO-CH · ANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesLinear · Tactile · Clicky · Magnetic
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Battery4000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialAluminum
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB · South-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions32
Weight2301 g
More specs
Height Mm32 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowQ5 HE vs Keychron Keychron Q5 Max Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Q5 HEKeychron Q5 Max Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard
| KeychronQ5 HEThis page | KeychronKeychron Q5 Max Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 96 /100 | 96 /100 |
| Build quality | 89 /100 | 91 /100Better |
| Performance | 100 /100Better | 82 /100 |
| Connection | Wireless + wired | Wireless + wired |
| Polling rate | 8,000 HzBetter | 1,000 Hz |
| Mount type | Gasket Mount | Gasket Mount |
| Case material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
