Keychron Q5 Max vs Keychron K5 Max vs Keychron Q8
Detailed comparison of Keychron Q5 Max, Keychron K5 Max, Keychron Q8. Compare features, specifications, and performance to find the perfect keyboard for your needs.
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 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 Q8
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 (65%)
switchesHot-swappable (compatible with 3-pin and 5-pin switches)
keycap materialPBT
switch lifespan50 million actuations
polling rate1000 Hz
actuation point2mm
response time1ms
Build Quality
Build Details
Frame MaterialAluminum and Steel
DurabilityDurable construction with no flex
Material DetailsSolid aluminum chassis and steel baseplate, sound-dampening foam
Ergonomics
Ergonomic Features
Noise LevelClicky
Wrist SupportNone
Angles5° fixed incline
Tuomas Jokela
Keyboard Enthusiast & Developer