Compare Redragon HORUS K618 vs Keychron K5 Max Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Redragon HORUS K618 and Keychron K5 Max 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 2021 Has Clicky, Tactile, Linear switch options Built with the ANSI layout standard Uses a Bottom Mount mounting style Equipped with a 1900 mAh battery Weighs about 725 g Sized at 17 x 437 x 147 mm Made with a Plastic case Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting	Released in 2024 Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options Supports hot-swappable switches Built with the ISO-DE, ISO-Nordic, ISO-UK, ISO, ANSI layout standard Compatible with both Mac and Windows Provides dedicated media keys Supports QMK firmware Supports VIA configuration Has built-in sound dampening Uses a PCB Mount mounting style Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate Equipped with a 2000 mAh battery Weighs about 720 g Sized at 18 x 424 x 119 mm Made with a ABS, Aluminum case Features PBT, ABS keycaps Offers Yes, Rgb, White, North-face, Rgb North-face, White North-face RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 72.1 Build Quality: 43.6 Productivity: 48.8 Customizability: 44.3 Portability: 47.6	Scores Performance: 81.2 Build Quality: 81.5 Productivity: 88.9 Customizability: 89.3 Portability: 53.4
Name	Name Redragon HORUS K618	Name Keychron K5 Max
Release year	Release year 2021	Release year 2024
Switch Options	Switch Options Clicky, Tactile, Linear	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Profile	Profile Low Profile	Profile Low Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 100%	Layout Size 100%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ISO-DE, ISO-Nordic, ISO-UK, ISO, 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 Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate	Polling Rate -	Polling Rate 1000 Hz
Battery capacity	Battery capacity 1900 mAh	Battery capacity 2000 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 Bottom Mount	Mount Style PCB Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb	Backlight Rgb, White, North-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material Plastic	Case Material ABS, Aluminum
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material -	Keycaps Material PBT, ABS
Dimensions	Dimensions 17 x 437 x 147 mm	Dimensions 18 x 424 x 119 mm
Weight	Weight 725g	Weight 720g