Keychron V5 Max
KeychronReleased 2023
V5 Max
97/100
96% ISO-DE1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading customisability (100/100)
- Class-leading productivity (97/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Portability is the weak point (53/100)
- ABS · Plastic case rather than metal
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the V5 Max wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size96
StandardISO-DE · ISO-ES · ISO-FR · ISO-Nordic · ISO-SW · ISO-UK · ISO · ANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesTactile · Linear · Clicky
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket 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 · Plastic
Keycap materialPBT · ABS
BacklightRGB · South-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions22
Weight925 g
More specs
Height Mm22 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowV5 Max vs Keychron Keychron Q6 Max
V5 MaxKeychron Q6 Max
| KeychronV5 MaxThis page | KeychronKeychron Q6 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 97 /100 | 97 /100 |
| Build quality | 86 /100 | 90 /100Better |
| Performance | 83 /100Better | 82 /100 |
| Connection | Wireless + wired | Wireless + wired |
| Polling rate | 1,000 Hz | 1,000 Hz |
| Mount type | Gasket Mount | Gasket Mount |
| Case material | ABS · Plastic | AluminumBetter |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
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