Keychron Q5 vs ErgoDox EZ

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

Keychron Q5

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°
ErgoDox EZ

ErgoDox EZ

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
compactnessTenKeyLess (80%)
switchesCherry MX Brown
keycap materialPBT
switch lifespan50 million actuations
polling rateNot specified
actuation pointNot specified
response timeNot specified

Build Quality

Build Details

Frame MaterialPlastic
DurabilityNot specified
Material DetailsSolid frame with durable feet and replaceable cables

Ergonomics

Ergonomic Features

Noise LevelQuiet
Wrist SupportDetachable
AnglesMinimum: -15°, Medium: 0°, Maximum: 20°

Tuomas Jokela

Keyboard Enthusiast & Developer