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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Gamakay TK101 vs Keychron J5

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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.

Gamakay TK101

Keychron J5

  • Layout size

    98%

    100%

  • Connection

    2.4 GHz, Wired

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

  • QMK

    No

    Yes

  • VIA

    No

    Yes

  • Keycaps

    ABS, PBT

    PBT

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Gamakay TK101
  • Keychron J5
Performance
63
70
Build quality
58
69
Productivity
66
62
Customizability
60
86
Portability
52
48

What they share

  • Hot-swappable
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From real owners

What owners say

Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.

Gamakay TK101

No owner reviews collected yet.

Keychron J5

3.7

3 owner reviews

Praise
“Totally enjoying this keyboard. Weight gives a quality feel. Love north facing RGB and effects. Price is in a sweet spot. Happy that I didn’t allow lack of reviews to affect my decision. Highly recommended.”
M.T.Verified buyer· via Keychron
Critique
“Originally had purchased (2) J5 keyboards for staff in the office in January. Upon delivery, the top number row of one of the keyboards did not work and had to be RMA'd, within a few weeks the second keyboard refused to work altogether. Received a replacement…”
T.Verified buyer· via Keychron

Full specs

Gamakay TK101 vs Keychron J5 specs

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

10 of 19 specs differ

Gamakay TK101

Keychron J5

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Clicky, Linear, Tactile

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
—

Layout

Layout size

98%
100%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Media keys

No
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

2.4 GHz, Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Max polling rate

—
1,000 Hz

Battery

—
3,750 mAh

USB-C

Yes
No

Build & materials

Plate material

—
Steel

Keycaps

ABS, PBT
PBT

Backlight

RGB
RGB, north-facing

Firmware & software

QMK

No
Yes

VIA

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2024
2025

Where to buy

Compare prices

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

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • GamaKayHK

    In stock
    $61Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

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Keychron J52 stores
  • KeychronHK

    In stock
    $59Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

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