Darmoshark TOP98 vs Keychron V5 Max
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.
Darmoshark TOP98
Keychron V5 Max
Layout size
98%
96%
Switch options
Linear, Tactile
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Mount style
Top Mount
Gasket Mount, Plate Mount
Display
TFT
None
Weight
1,262 g
925 g
- Darmoshark TOP98
- Keychron V5 Max
- Performance
- 6283
- Build quality
- 4786
- Productivity
- 6297
- Customizability
- 7398
- Portability
- 5053
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Battery: 4,000 mAh
- Knob
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
Darmoshark TOP98
No owner reviews collected yet.
Keychron V5 Max
5 owner reviews
“The keys feel smooth and easy as you type. It's probably the best keyboard I've used. I've had a number of mechanical keyboards, but, none of them can compare to the v5 max. The feel of the thing while typing, is hard to not constantly repeat.”
Darmoshark TOP98 vs Keychron V5 Max specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
16 of 27 specs differ
Darmoshark TOP98
Keychron V5 Max
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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