Compare Keychron C100 Giant Macro Pad vs Q5 HE Differences Side by Side

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Main differences	Released in 2026 Has Linear switch options Available in a Macropad layout Built with the ANSI layout standard Runs at a 8000 Hz polling rate Offers No RGB lighting	Released in 2024 Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky, Magnetic switch options Available in a 96% layout Built with the ISO, ISO-UK, ISO-DE, ISO-CH, ANSI layout standard Comes with a knob Compatible with both Mac and Windows Connects via USB-C Utilizes Hall effect sensors Supports VIA configuration Features N-key rollover Enables rapid trigger functionality Includes screw-in stabilizers Has built-in sound dampening Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless, Wired only connectivity Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery Weighs about 2301 g Sized at 32 x 408 x 145 mm Made with a Aluminum case Features PBT keycaps Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 61.8 Build Quality: 57 Productivity: 46.1 Customizability: 53.1 Portability: 63.1	Scores Performance: 100 Build Quality: 88.7 Productivity: 97.4 Customizability: 97.6 Portability: 55.5
Name	Name Keychron C100 Giant Macro Pad	Name Keychron Q5 HE
Release year	Release year 2026	Release year 2024
Switch Options	Switch Options Linear	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky, Magnetic
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size Macropad	Layout Size 96%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ISO, ISO-UK, ISO-DE, ISO-CH, 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	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless, Wired only
Polling Rate	Polling Rate 8000 Hz	Polling Rate 1000 Hz;8000 Hz
Battery capacity	Battery capacity -	Battery capacity 4000 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 -	Mount Style Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight	Backlight Rgb, South-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material -	Case Material Aluminum
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material -	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions -	Dimensions 32 x 408 x 145 mm
Weight	Weight -	Weight 2301g