Compare Redragon CENTAUR K506 vs Keychron V5 Max Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Redragon CENTAUR K506 and Keychron V5 Max and view their biggest differences. The detailed comparison table allows you to see all the essential features, specifications, and benefits of each keyboard at a glance. Whether you're looking for performance, value, or specific functionalities, this comparison tool helps you make an informed decision.

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Main differences	Released in 2025 Available in a 100% layout Built with the ISO-FR, ISO layout standard Uses a Bottom Mount mounting style Supports Wired, Wired only connectivity Weighs about 1100 g Sized at 35 x 440 x 135 mm Made with a Plastic case Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting	Released in 2023 Has Tactile, Linear, Clicky switch options Supports hot-swappable switches Available in a 96% layout Built with the ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-UK, ISO, ANSI layout standard Comes with a knob Compatible with both Mac and Windows Provides dedicated media keys Connects via USB-C Supports QMK firmware Supports VIA configuration Features N-key rollover Includes screw-in stabilizers Has built-in sound dampening Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery Weighs about 925 g Sized at 22 x 149 x 392 mm Made with a ABS, Plastic case Features PBT, ABS keycaps Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 60.3 Build Quality: 46.3 Productivity: 49.8 Customizability: 47.3 Portability: 40.5	Scores Performance: 83.2 Build Quality: 86.4 Productivity: 97.4 Customizability: 99.5 Portability: 53.2
Name	Name Redragon CENTAUR K506	Name Keychron V5 Max
Release year	Release year 2025	Release year 2023
Switch Options	Switch Options -	Switch Options Tactile, Linear, Clicky
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 100%	Layout Size 96%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ISO-FR, ISO	Layout Standard ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-UK, ISO, ANSI
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Normal
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support	Display Support
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection Wired, Wired only	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate	Polling Rate -	Polling Rate 1000 Hz
Battery capacity	Battery capacity -	Battery capacity 4000 mAh
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style Bottom Mount	Mount Style Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb	Backlight Rgb, South-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material Plastic	Case Material ABS, Plastic
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material -	Keycaps Material PBT, ABS
Dimensions	Dimensions 35 x 440 x 135 mm	Dimensions 22 x 149 x 392 mm
Weight	Weight 1100g	Weight 925g