Keychron K5 Max vs Keychron Q5 vs Cooler Master MK730
Detailed comparison of Keychron K5 Max, Keychron Q5, Cooler Master MK730. Compare features, specifications, and performance to find the perfect keyboard for your needs.
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
Keychron Q5
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
compactnessCompact (96%)
switchesHot-swappable (compatible with 3-pin or 5-pin switches)
keycap materialPBT
switch lifespanN/A
polling rateN/A
actuation pointN/A
response timeN/A
Build Quality
Build Details
Frame MaterialAluminum and Steel
DurabilityNot specified
Material DetailsSolid aluminum chassis with a steel baseplate and double-shot PBT keycaps
Ergonomics
Ergonomic Features
Noise LevelN/A
Wrist SupportNone
AnglesFixed at 5.2°
Cooler Master MK730
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
compactnessTKL
switchesCHERRY MX Brown
keycap materialPBT
switch lifespan50 million actuations
polling rate1000 Hz
actuation point2 mm
response time1 ms
Build Quality
Build Details
Frame MaterialMetal
DurabilityIP32
Material DetailsAluminum top plate
Ergonomics
Ergonomic Features
Noise LevelClicky
Wrist SupportNone
AnglesAdjustable height
Tuomas Jokela
Keyboard Enthusiast & Developer