KeychronReleased 2026
R5
73/100
96% ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading productivity (84/100)
- Class-leading performance (79/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Portability is the weak point (54/100)
- ABS case rather than metal
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the R5 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size96
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesTactile · Linear
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typePlate Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Battery4000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialABS
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB · South-Face
ColourwaysYes
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowR5 vs Weikav STARS80 V2
R5STARS80 V2
| KeychronR5This page | WeikavSTARS80 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 75 /100 | 80 /100Better |
| Build quality | 63 /100 | 79 /100Better |
| Performance | 79 /100Better | 54 /100 |
| Connection | Wireless + wired | Wireless + wired |
| Polling rate | 1,000 Hz | — |
| Mount type | Plate Mount | Gasket MountBetter |
| Case material | ABS | AluminumBetter |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
