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JAMESDONKEY RS2 Gasket 3-Mode DIY Kit
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Keychron R5 96% Wireless RGB Keyboard

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  • Released in 2022
  • Has Tactile, Linear, Clicky switch options
  • Comes with a knob
  • Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style
  • Equipped with a 6000 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 2200 g
  • Sized at 45 x 401 x 146 mm
  • Made with a ABS, Plastic, Aluminum case
  • Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting
  • Released in 2026
  • Has Tactile, Linear switch options
  • Supports QMK firmware
  • Features N-key rollover
  • Uses a Plate Mount mounting style
  • Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate
  • Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery
  • Made with a ABS case
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 69.1
  • Build Quality: 76.5
  • Productivity: 85.8
  • Customizability: 83.5
  • Portability: 65.9
Scores
  • Performance: 79
  • Build Quality: 63.7
  • Productivity: 84.3
  • Customizability: 79.3
  • Portability: 54.1
Name
Jamesdonkey RS2
Name
Keychron R5
Release year
2022
Release year
2026
Switch Options
Tactile, Linear, Clicky
Switch Options
Tactile, Linear
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
96%
Layout Size
96%
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Knob Support
 
Knob Support
 
Display Support
 
Display Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
USB-C
 
USB-C
 
USB passthrough
 
USB passthrough
 
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate
-
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Battery capacity
6000 mAh
Battery capacity
4000 mAh
Hall Effect Support
 
Hall Effect Support
 
QMK Support
 
QMK Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIAL Support
 
VIAL Support
 
N-Key Rollover
 
N-Key Rollover
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Mount Style
Plate Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
ABS, Plastic, Aluminum
Case Material
ABS
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
PBT
Dimensions
45 x 401 x 146 mm
Dimensions
-
Weight
2200g
Weight
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