Compare Ducky One 2 Horizon vs Keychron J5 QMK Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Ducky One 2 Horizon and Keychron J5 QMK 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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Main differences	Released in 2024 Has Clicky, Tactile, Linear, Silent switch options Provides dedicated media keys Uses a Plate Mount mounting style Supports Wired, Wired only connectivity Made with a Plastic case Offers Yes, North-face RGB lighting	Released in 2025 Supports hot-swappable switches Compatible with both Mac and Windows Supports QMK firmware Has built-in sound dampening Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate Equipped with a 3750 mAh battery Weighs about 1100 g Sized at 35 x 436 x 129 mm Made with a ABS case Offers Yes, Rgb, White, North-face, Rgb North-face, White North-face RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 64.4 Build Quality: 45.7 Productivity: 49.6 Customizability: 46.4 Portability: 42.2	Scores Performance: 77.9 Build Quality: 61.5 Productivity: 84.3 Customizability: 75.4 Portability: 56.8
Name	Name Ducky One 2 Horizon	Name Keychron J5 QMK
Release year	Release year 2024	Release year 2025
Switch Options	Switch Options Clicky, Tactile, Linear, Silent	Switch Options -
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 100%	Layout Size 100%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ANSI
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Normal
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support	Display Support
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection Wired, Wired only	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate	Polling Rate -	Polling Rate 1000 Hz
Battery capacity	Battery capacity -	Battery capacity 3750 mAh
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style Plate Mount	Mount Style -
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight North-face	Backlight Rgb, White, North-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material Plastic	Case Material ABS
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions -	Dimensions 35 x 436 x 129 mm
Weight	Weight -	Weight 1100g