Epomaker RT98 vs Keychron Q5
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.
Epomaker RT98
Keychron Q5
Layout size
98%
96%
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired
Ergonomics
Southpaw
Standard
Case material
ABS
Aluminum
Switch options
Linear, Silent
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
- Epomaker RT98
- Keychron Q5
- Performance
- 7772
- Build quality
- 7289
- Productivity
- 8497
- Customizability
- 7898
- Portability
- 6546
- Hot-swappable
- VIA
- Sound dampening
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
Epomaker RT98
22 owner reviews
“High quality parts, seamless web application for the mini TV, just perfection in the form of a keyboard. Epomaker consistently exceeds my expectations every time.”
Keychron Q5
17 owner reviews
“I really like this keyboard. I have a couple of Q1s, and I like this layout better. The key caps on the silver gray model look terrific.”
Epomaker RT98 vs Keychron Q5 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
17 of 27 specs differ
Epomaker RT98
Keychron Q5
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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