Redragon HORUS K619 vs Keychron K5 V2
Choose the Keychron K5 V2 for wireless connectivity and switch customization, or the Redragon HORUS K619 for dedicated macro keys and a wired-only setup.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Redragon HORUS K619
Build quality in the bottom 40% of 100% boards under $100.
- Aluminum case and low-profile design.
- Vendor-listed 4×5 on-the-fly macro keys and dedicated media controls.
- Vendor description includes a scroll section for volume, playlist, and backlight adjustment.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
- Low-profile switches and keycaps only. Standard MX keycaps will not fit.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
Get the
Keychron K5 V2
Hot-swappable
Build quality in the top 15% of 100% boards under $100.
- Supports Bluetooth and wired connections, with a 2000 mAh battery listed.
- Hot-swappable switches, QMK support, and VIA support are listed.
- Vendor-listed QMK and Keychron Launcher support key remapping and macros.
- Low-profile switches and keycaps only. Standard MX keycaps will not fit.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
Pick the Keychron K5 V2 if wireless operation, QMK customization, or hot-swappable switches are priorities. Choose the Redragon HORUS K619 if you prefer a wired keyboard with dedicated macro keys and media controls. Check the K5 V2’s north-facing LED compatibility rule before buying Cherry-profile keycaps.
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.
Redragon HORUS K619
Keychron K5 V2
Connection
Wired
Bluetooth, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Hot-swappable
No
Yes
Switch changes without soldering
Case material
Aluminum
ABS, Aluminum
Switch options
Linear
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Mount style
Bottom Mount
PCB Mount
- Redragon HORUS K619
- Keychron K5 V2
- Performance
- 7282
- Build quality
- 5480
- Productivity
- 4989
- Customizability
- 4488
- Portability
- 4154
- Layout size: 100%
- Low profile
What will you mostly use it for?
The K5 V2 has the edge for gaming, office use, programming, travel, and switch or firmware customization, mainly through its wireless connectivity, wired polling rate, and QMK features. The K619 is a more direct fit for creators who want physical macro keys and a dedicated media-control area. Both are full-size low-profile keyboards, but only the K5 V2 combines wireless operation with hot-swappable switches. The K619 is lighter, while the K5 V2 offers more connection and layout options.
Pick the Keychron K5 V2
- The K5 V2 lists a 1000 Hz polling rate for wired mode.
- The K5 V2 offers wired use and N-key rollover in both wired and wireless modes.
- The K619 has N-key rollover and a wired connection, but no polling rate is listed.
Redragon HORUS K619 vs Keychron K5 V2 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
15 of 25 specs differ
Redragon HORUS K619
Keychron K5 V2
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Low profile
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Redragon HORUS K619
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Keychron K5 V2
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW
In stockShips to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-SW
In stockDoes not ship to you
MonacoKeys
ISO-DE
In stockDoes not ship to you
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Redragon HORUS K619 vs Keychron K5 V2: your questions
The Keychron K5 V2 supports Bluetooth and wired connections. The Redragon HORUS K619 is wired-only.
The Keychron K5 V2 has a hot-swappable version. The K619’s switches are soldered, so replacing them requires soldering.
No, both keyboards are limited to low-profile switches and keycaps, and standard MX keycaps will not fit. The K5 V2 also has north-facing LEDs, which can interfere with Cherry-profile keycaps.
Yes, QMK support is listed for the K5 V2. Keychron’s vendor description also names the Launcher web app for remapping keys and setting macros.
The Redragon HORUS K619 vendor description specifies a bank of 4×5 on-the-fly macro keys. The K5 V2 offers programmable macros through QMK and Keychron Launcher, but a dedicated macro-key bank is not listed.
The K5 V2 is listed at 1000 Hz in wired mode. Its vendor description specifies 125 Hz in wireless mode, while the K619 listing does not provide a polling rate.
The Keychron K5 V2 is listed in ANSI and ISO variants, including ISO-DE, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, and ISO-UK. The Redragon HORUS K619 has an ANSI layout and no ISO variants.
Yes, both are listed as 100% keyboards. The K619 vendor description identifies a 104-key layout, while the K5 V2 vendor description specifies 108 keys.
The Redragon HORUS K619 is listed at 614 g, while the Keychron K5 V2 is listed at 732 g. Both have a full-size layout.
The K5 V2 metadata lists Mac/Win support, and Keychron describes layouts for both operating systems. Its vendor description also says the Launcher works with Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Yes, the vendor description lists a dedicated function area for media control and a scroll section for volume, playlist, and backlight adjustment. It also specifies 4×5 on-the-fly macro keys.
The metadata lists linear, tactile, and clicky switch types for the K5 V2. Keychron’s vendor description names Red, Brown, and Banana switch options, with hot-swapping available on a specific version.
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