Keychron L5 HE
KeychronReleased 2025
L5 HE
82/100
75% ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWireless
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading customisability (86/100)
- Class-leading productivity (83/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the L5 HE wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size75
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 rate1,000 Hz
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialMetal
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowL5 HE vs Ajazz Ajazz AK820 Pro
L5 HEAjazz AK820 Pro
| KeychronL5 HEThis page | AjazzAjazz AK820 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 82 /100Better | 81 /100 |
| Build quality | 77 /100Better | 72 /100 |
| Performance | 83 /100Better | 62 /100 |
| Connection | Wireless + wired | Wireless + wired |
| Polling rate | 1,000 Hz | — |
| Mount type | Gasket Mount | Gasket Mount |
| Case material | Metal | ABS · Aluminum |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
