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Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Chilkey ND104 and Keychron Q5 HE TMR 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.

100
Chilkey ND104 CNC Aluminum Hotswap Wireless RGB Keyboard
78
Keychron Q5 HE TMR 8K Aluminum 96% Keyboard

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  • Released in 2025
  • Has Clicky, Silent, Linear switch options
  • Available in a 100% layout
  • Built with the ANSI, ISO, ISO-UK layout standard
  • Includes a Yes, LCD display
  • Supports QMK firmware
  • Supports VIA configuration
  • Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity
  • Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate
  • Equipped with a 8000 mAh battery
  • Sized at 34 x 438 x 140 mm
  • Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting
  • Released in 2026
  • Has Linear, Magnetic switch options
  • Available in a 96% layout
  • Built with the ANSI layout standard
  • Includes a No display
  • Utilizes Hall effect sensors
  • Enables rapid trigger functionality
  • Supports Wired, Wired only connectivity
  • Runs at a 8000 Hz polling rate
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 81.9
  • Build Quality: 92
  • Productivity: 96.8
  • Customizability: 99.4
  • Portability: 64.8
Scores
  • Performance: 98.2
  • Build Quality: 66.9
  • Productivity: 90.4
  • Customizability: 73.3
  • Portability: 45.5
Name
Chilkey ND104
Name
Keychron Q5 HE TMR
Release year
2025
Release year
2026
Switch Options
Clicky, Silent, Linear
Switch Options
Linear, Magnetic
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
100%
Layout Size
96%
Layout Standard
ANSI, ISO, ISO-UK
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Knob Support
 
Knob Support
 
Display Support
 
LCD
Display Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
USB-C
 
USB-C
 
USB passthrough
 
USB passthrough
 
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Connection
Wired, Wired only
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Polling Rate
8000 Hz
Battery capacity
8000 mAh
Battery capacity
-
Hall Effect Support
 
Hall Effect Support
 
QMK Support
 
QMK Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIAL Support
 
VIAL Support
 
N-Key Rollover
 
N-Key Rollover
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Mount Style
Plate Mount
Mount Style
Plate Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Aluminum
Case Material
Aluminum
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
PBT
Dimensions
34 x 438 x 140 mm
Dimensions
-
Weight
-
Weight
-
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