KeychronReleased 2026
V5 Ultra
78/100
96% ANSI8,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading productivity (98/100)
- Class-leading customisability (95/100)
- 8,000 Hz polling rate
- Hot-swappable switches
- Portability is the weak point (56/100)
- Metal · Plastic · ABS case rather than metal
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the V5 Ultra 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 typesLinear · Tactile · Clicky
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 materialMetal · Plastic · ABS
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB · White · South-Face · White South-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions30
Weight983 g
More specs
Height Mm30 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowV5 Ultra vs Weikav STARS80 V2
V5 UltraSTARS80 V2
| KeychronV5 UltraThis page | WeikavSTARS80 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 92 /100Better | 80 /100 |
| Build quality | 82 /100Better | 79 /100 |
| Performance | 91 /100Better | 54 /100 |
| Connection | Wireless + wired | Wireless + wired |
| Polling rate | 8,000 Hz | — |
| Mount type | Gasket Mount | Gasket Mount |
| Case material | Metal · Plastic · ABS | Aluminum |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
