Compare Keychron Q5 Max vs Q5 Pro vs Keychron V5 Max Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron Q5 Max and Keychron Q5 Pro 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.

Model
	96	95	98
Rating	5.0 stars (9 reviews)	5.0 stars (9 reviews)	4.8 stars (12 reviews)
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Main differences	Built with the ANSI, ISO-DE, ISO-Nordic, ISO-UK, ISO, ISO-SW layout standard Weighs about 2215 g Features PBT keycaps	Built with the ANSI, ISO layout standard Supports Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless connectivity Weighs about 2310 g	Built with the ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-UK, ISO, ANSI layout standard Weighs about 925 g Sized at 22 x 149 x 392 mm Made with a ABS, Plastic case
Score	Scores Performance: 81.8 Build Quality: 90.9 Productivity: 97.3 Customizability: 99.8 Portability: 56	Scores Performance: 81.7 Build Quality: 88 Productivity: 97.1 Customizability: 97.1 Portability: 55.9	Scores Performance: 83.5 Build Quality: 86.4 Productivity: 97.5 Customizability: 99.5 Portability: 53.2
Name	Name Keychron Q5 Max	Name Keychron Q5 Pro	Name Keychron V5 Max
Release year	Release year 2023	Release year 2023	Release year 2023
Switch Options	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 96%	Layout Size 96%	Layout Size 96%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI, ISO-DE, ISO-Nordic, ISO-UK, ISO, ISO-SW	Layout Standard ANSI, 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	Layout Ergonomics Normal
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support	Display Support	Display Support
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless	Connection Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate	Polling Rate 1000 Hz	Polling Rate 1000 Hz	Polling Rate 1000 Hz
Battery capacity	Battery capacity 4000 mAh	Battery capacity 4000 mAh	Battery capacity 4000 mAh
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style Gasket Mount	Mount Style Gasket Mount	Mount Style Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb, South-face	Backlight Rgb, South-face	Backlight Rgb, South-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material Aluminum	Case Material Aluminum	Case Material ABS, Plastic
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material PBT, ABS	Keycaps Material PBT, ABS
Dimensions	Dimensions 23 x 145 x 408 mm	Dimensions 23 x 145 x 408 mm	Dimensions 22 x 149 x 392 mm
Weight	Weight 2215g	Weight 2310g	Weight 925g