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.
Keychron J5 QMK
Vortex TYPE V2
Battery
3,750 mAh
1,000 mAh
QMK
Yes
No
Backlight
RGB, north-facing
None
Released
2025
2026
- Keychron J5 QMK
- Vortex TYPE V2
- Performance
- 7861
- Build quality
- 6153
- Productivity
- 8476
- Customizability
- 7550
- Portability
- 5753
- Layout size: 100%
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Case material: ABS
- Sound dampening
- Keycaps: PBT
Keychron J5 QMK vs Vortex TYPE V2 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
4 of 23 specs differ
Keychron J5 QMK
Vortex TYPE V2
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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