Keychron X5
KeychronReleased 2024
X5
72/100
96% ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading productivity (83/100)
- Strong build quality (73/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Portability is the weak point (46/100)
- Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the X5 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
ConnectionWired only
USB-CYes
Polling rate1,000 Hz
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialABS · Plastic
Keycap materialABS
BacklightNorth-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions39
Weight717 g
More specs
Height Mm39 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowX5 vs Wooting 80HE
X580HE
| KeychronX5This page | Wooting80HE | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 72 /100 | 73 /100Better |
| Build quality | 73 /100Better | 68 /100 |
| Performance | 69 /100 | 94 /100Better |
| Connection | Wired only | Wired only |
| Polling rate | 1,000 Hz | 8,000 HzBetter |
| Mount type | Gasket MountBetter | Plate Mount |
| Case material | ABS · Plastic | ABS · Plastic |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
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