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Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Coolkiller CK98 and Keychron Q5 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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CoolKiller CK98 3-Mode Transparent Mechanical Keyboard
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Keychron Q5 Max QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard

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  • Released in 2022
  • Has Linear, Tactile, Silent switch options
  • Available in a 98% layout
  • Built with the ANSI layout standard
  • Includes a Yes, TFT display
  • Equipped with a 3750 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 1300 g
  • Sized at 45 x 390 x 144 mm
  • Made with a Aluminum, Plastic case
  • Features PBT, PC, ABS keycaps
  • Released in 2023
  • Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options
  • Available in a 96% layout
  • Built with the ANSI, ISO-DE, ISO-Nordic, ISO-UK, ISO, ISO-SW layout standard
  • Comes with a knob
  • Includes a No display
  • Provides dedicated media keys
  • Supports QMK firmware
  • Supports VIA configuration
  • Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate
  • Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 2215 g
  • Sized at 23 x 145 x 408 mm
  • Made with a Aluminum case
  • Features PBT keycaps
Scores
  • Performance: 61.7
  • Build Quality: 70.3
  • Productivity: 86.9
  • Customizability: 75.8
  • Portability: 56.9
Scores
  • Performance: 82.4
  • Build Quality: 90.8
  • Productivity: 97.5
  • Customizability: 99.9
  • Portability: 56.1
Name
Coolkiller CK98
Name
Keychron Q5 Max
Release year
2022
Release year
2023
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Silent
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
98%
Layout Size
96%
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Standard
ANSI, ISO-DE, ISO-Nordic, ISO-UK, ISO, ISO-SW
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Knob Support
 
Knob Support
 
Display Support
 
TFT
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
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate
-
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Battery capacity
3750 mAh
Battery capacity
4000 mAh
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
Gasket Mount
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Aluminum, Plastic
Case Material
Aluminum
Keycaps Material
PBT, PC, ABS
Keycaps Material
PBT
Dimensions
45 x 390 x 144 mm
Dimensions
23 x 145 x 408 mm
Weight
1300g
Weight
2215g
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