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Corsair K70 Core vs Keychron V5 QMK

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What actually differs

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.

Corsair K70 Core

Keychron V5 QMK

  • Layout size

    100%

    96%

  • Hot-swappable

    No

    Yes

  • Case material

    ABS, Aluminum

    ABS

  • Weight

    920 g

    1,170 g

  • QMK

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Corsair K70 Core
  • Keychron V5 QMK
Performance
54
71
Build quality
44
72
Productivity
58
90
Customizability
56
83
Portability
58
47

What they share

  • Connection: Wired
  • Knob
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Full specs

Corsair K70 Core vs Keychron V5 QMK specs

Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.

14 of 24 specs differ

Corsair K70 Core

Keychron V5 QMK

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear
—

Hot-swappable

No
Yes

Mount style

—
Tray Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
No

Screw-in stabilizers

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

100%
96%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

Yes
Yes

Display

None
None

Media keys

Yes
No

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Wired

Max polling rate

—
1,000 Hz

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

ABS, Aluminum
ABS

Plate material

—
Steel

Keycaps

ABS
PBT

Weight

920 g
1,170 g

Dimensions

40 x 135 x 448 mm
19 x 142 x 389 mm

Typing angle

—
4°

Backlight

RGB
RGB, south-facing

Firmware & software

QMK

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2023
2024

Where to buy

Compare prices

Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • MechkeysCN

    In stock
    $129Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

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  • AmazonGlobal

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    ~$149Visit
  • Keychron (DE)DE

    Out of stock
    $149Visit

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