Keychron K5 Max vs NPET K20

Detailed comparison of Keychron K5 Max, NPET K20. Compare features, specifications, and performance to find the perfect keyboard for your needs.

Keychron K5 Max

Keychron K5 Max

Performance & Build

Specifications

Mechanical Switches
Anti-Ghosting
Media Keys
Programmable Keys
Customizable Macros
Custom Key Mapping
Profile Switching
Onboard Memory
Bluetooth
Rechargeable Battery
Detachable Cable
Usb Passthrough
Backlight
RGB Lighting
Per-Key Lighting
Layer Indicator Lights
OLED Display
Height Adjustment Feet
Wrist Rest
Swappable Keycaps
Volume Wheel
Water Resistant
Numpad

Technical Details

Technical Specs

typeWireless and Wired
compactnessFull-sized
switchesKeychron Optical Switches
keycap materialPBT
switch lifespan50 million actuations
polling rate1000 Hz
actuation point1.5 mm
response time1 ms

Build Quality

Build Details

Frame MaterialAluminum
DurabilityIP67
Material DetailsAluminum top plate with plastic bottom case

Ergonomics

Ergonomic Features

Noise LevelLinear
Wrist SupportDetachable
AnglesAdjustable
NPET K20

NPET K20

Performance & Build

Specifications

Mechanical Switches
Anti-Ghosting
Media Keys
Programmable Keys
Customizable Macros
Custom Key Mapping
Profile Switching
Onboard Memory
Bluetooth
Rechargeable Battery
Detachable Cable
Usb Passthrough
Backlight
RGB Lighting
Per-Key Lighting
Layer Indicator Lights
OLED Display
Height Adjustment Feet
Wrist Rest
Swappable Keycaps
Volume Wheel
Water Resistant
Numpad

Technical Details

Technical Specs

typeWired
compactnessFull-sized
switchesMembrane
keycap materialABS
switch lifespan10 million actuations
polling rate125 Hz
actuation point2 mm
response time10 ms

Build Quality

Build Details

Frame MaterialPlastic
DurabilityNot Water Resistant
Material DetailsBasic ABS plastic casing

Ergonomics

Ergonomic Features

Noise LevelQuiet
Wrist SupportNone
AnglesFixed angle

Tuomas Jokela

Keyboard Enthusiast & Developer