Redragon BLUESIREN K654 vs Keychron Q5Budget Full-Size vs Premium 96%
Choose the Keychron Q5 for unparalleled customization and premium build, or the Redragon K654 for a budget-friendly, full-size layout with basic hot-swap capability.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Redragon BLUESIREN K654
Budget Full-Size
Build quality in the top 35% of 100% boards under $100.
- Lower cost entry point for a hot-swappable aluminum keyboard.
- Includes 8 spare switches and a keycap puller in the box.
- Full 100% layout with a dedicated numpad.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
Get the
Keychron Q5
Premium 96%
Build quality in the top 5% of 96% boards under $150.
- Extensive customization with QMK and VIA open-source firmware support.
- High-quality construction with a full CNC-machined aluminum case and steel plate.
- Available in multiple layouts (ANSI, ISO) and as a barebones kit.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.
Your budget and willingness to customize dictate the choice here. If you need a straightforward, affordable full-size keyboard with the basic ability to swap switches, the Redragon BLUESIREN K654 is a solid pick. For anyone ready to invest in a long-term centerpiece with top-tier build quality, extensive programmability, and a space-efficient layout, the Keychron Q5 is the superior, albeit more costly, option.
The differences that matter
Skip the 40-row spec sheet. These are the specs that change how each board feels, sounds, and fits your desk.
Redragon BLUESIREN K654
Keychron Q5
Layout size
100%
96%
Switch options
Clicky
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Mount style
Bottom Mount
Gasket Mount, Plate Mount
Knob
No
Yes
Weight
1,390 g
2,310 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
- Redragon BLUESIREN K654
- Keychron Q5
- Performance
- 6372
- Build quality
- 6489
- Productivity
- 6397
- Customizability
- 5598
- Portability
- 4446
- Connection: Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Case material: Aluminum
- Sound dampening
- Keycaps: ABS, PBT
What will you mostly use it for?
The Keychron Q5 is the clear choice for users who prioritize customization, whether through hardware modding with its barebones option and gasket mount, or software with QMK/VIA. It also wins for space-conscious tasks like programming and content creation thanks to its 96% layout and programmable knob. The Redragon K654 serves well as a budget office keyboard with its full numpad and is slightly more portable due to its lower weight, but it lacks the high-end features and programmability of the Q5.
Pick the Keychron Q5
- The Keychron Q5 has a specified 1000 Hz polling rate for potentially lower latency.
- Its gasket mount design with sound dampening may offer a more consistent typing feel during rapid key presses.
- The Q5 supports a wider variety of switch types (linear, tactile, clicky) for personalized gaming feel.
Redragon BLUESIREN K654 vs Keychron Q5 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
13 of 25 specs differ
Redragon BLUESIREN K654
Keychron Q5
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
Mac & Windows
Released
ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Redragon BLUESIREN K654
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Keychron Q5
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW
In stockShips to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW
Out of stockDoes not ship to you
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Redragon BLUESIREN K654 vs Keychron Q5: your questions
The Redragon K654 is a simpler, more affordable introduction with a familiar full-size layout. The Keychron Q5 is better for a first keyboard if you are certain you want to dive into customization and are comfortable with a higher price and a compact 96% layout.
The Keychron Q5 explicitly supports both 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style switches, including Cherry MX. The Redragon K654 uses hot-swap sockets that, according to its vendor page, are designed for Outemu switches, which may have compatibility issues with other MX-style switches.
The Keychron Q5 is specifically designed for Mac and Windows compatibility, including a system toggle and extra Mac keycaps. The Redragon K654's vendor description does not mention Mac support, suggesting it may be primarily designed for Windows.
Both have sound-dampening features. The Redragon K654 uses 3.5mm foam, while the Keychron Q5 uses a double-gasket design and silicone pads. The overall sound will depend more on the switches installed. The Q5 offers pre-lubed linear switches, which are typically quieter than the clicky switches pre-installed on the K654.
The Keychron Q5 uses a gasket mount, where the plate is suspended on rubber gaskets for a softer, more flexible typing feel. The Redragon K654 uses a bottom mount, where the plate is screwed directly into the case bottom for a firmer, more rigid feel.
No. Both the Keychron Q5 and the Redragon BLUESIREN K654 are wired-only keyboards, using a USB Type-C connection.
The Keychron Q5 uses OSA profile double-shot PBT keycaps. The Redragon K654 uses mixed color keycaps, but the vendor description does not specify their profile.
The Redragon vendor description mentions "Pro Software Supported" for customizing backlighting and macros. It does not offer the same level of open-source, system-wide key remapping as the QMK/VIA firmware on the Keychron Q5.
The Keychron Q5 weighs 2310g due to its full CNC-machined aluminum case and internal steel plate. This contributes to its premium, solid feel and reduces case vibration during typing.
The fully assembled Keychron Q5 includes the keyboard, double-shot PBT keycaps (Mac & Windows), Gateron G Pro switches, a Type-C cable, and a Type-A to Type-C adapter. The barebones version excludes keycaps and switches.
Yes, the Redragon K654 includes a detachable USB Type-C cable, as listed in its package contents.
Comfort is subjective. The Keychron Q5 has a 5-degree typing angle, a gasket mount for flex, and pre-lubed switches for smoothness. The Redragon K654 has sound-absorbing foam to mute harsh noises. The Q5 generally offers more refined components aimed at typing feel.
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