Keychron Q5 Max vs Keychron K14

Detailed comparison of Keychron Q5 Max, Keychron K14. Compare features, specifications, and performance to find the perfect keyboard for your needs.

Keychron Q5 Max

Keychron Q5 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

typeWired
compactnessFull-sized
switchesGateron Mechanical
keycap materialPBT
switch lifespan50 million actuations
polling rate1000 Hz
actuation point1.5 mm
response time1 ms

Build Quality

Build Details

Frame MaterialAluminum
DurabilityIP32 water resistance
Material DetailsAluminum top plate

Ergonomics

Ergonomic Features

Noise LevelClicky
Wrist SupportIntegrated
AnglesAdjustable height
Keychron K14

Keychron K14

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
compactness65%
switchesKeychron Optical
keycap materialPBT
switch lifespan50 million actuations
polling rate1000 Hz
actuation point1.5 mm
response time1 ms

Build Quality

Build Details

Frame MaterialAluminum
DurabilityIPX4 (water resistant)
Material DetailsAluminum top plate with ABS plastic housing

Ergonomics

Ergonomic Features

Noise LevelClicky
Wrist SupportNone
AnglesTwo-level adjustable feet

Tuomas Jokela

Keyboard Enthusiast & Developer