Compare Jamesdonkey R2 V2 vs Keychron Q5 HE TMR Differences Side by Side

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Main differences	Released in 2024 Supports QMK firmware Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery Weighs about 1950 g Sized at 31 x 151 x 414 mm	Released in 2026 Has Linear, Magnetic switch options Comes with a knob Connects via USB-C Utilizes Hall effect sensors Enables rapid trigger functionality Includes screw-in stabilizers Has built-in sound dampening Uses a Plate Mount mounting style Supports Wired, Wired only connectivity Runs at a 8000 Hz polling rate
Score	Scores Performance: 64.3 Build Quality: 65.6 Productivity: 63 Customizability: 76 Portability: 52.3	Scores Performance: 98.1 Build Quality: 68 Productivity: 90.8 Customizability: 73.7 Portability: 45.5
Name	Name Jamesdonkey R2 V2	Name Keychron Q5 HE TMR
Release year	Release year 2024	Release year 2026
Switch Options	Switch Options -	Switch Options Linear, Magnetic
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 96%	Layout Size 96%
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 Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless	Connection Wired, Wired only
Polling Rate	Polling Rate -	Polling Rate 8000 Hz
Battery capacity	Battery capacity 4000 mAh	Battery capacity -
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 Gasket Mount	Mount Style Plate Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb, South-face	Backlight Rgb, South-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material Aluminum	Case Material Aluminum
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions 31 x 151 x 414 mm	Dimensions -
Weight	Weight 1950g	Weight -