ASUS ROG Strix Flare II Animate vs 8BitDo Not Specified vs Keychron Q5 Max
Detailed comparison of ASUS ROG Strix Flare II Animate, 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard, Keychron Q5 Max. Compare features, specifications, and performance to find the perfect keyboard for your needs.
ASUS ROG Strix Flare II Animate
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
switchesCherry MX
keycap materialPBT
switch lifespan50 million actuations
polling rate1000 Hz
actuation point1.5 mm
response time1 ms
Build Quality
Build Details
Frame MaterialPlastic with Metal Baseplate
DurabilityN/A
Material DetailsSturdy plastic chassis with solid metal base
Ergonomics
Ergonomic Features
Noise LevelClicky
Wrist SupportDetachable
Angles3° to 8°
8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard
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
compactnessTenKeyLess (80%)
switchesCherry MX
keycap materialPBT
switch lifespan50 million actuations
polling rateNot specified
actuation pointNot specified
response timeNot specified
Build Quality
Build Details
Frame MaterialPlastic
DurabilityNot specified
Material DetailsDye-sublimated PBT keycaps with slight texture
Ergonomics
Ergonomic Features
Noise LevelNot Specified
Wrist SupportNone
Angles7 degrees
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
Tuomas Jokela
Keyboard Enthusiast & Developer