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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Keychron J5 vs Evoworks DP104

Get the Keychron J5 for qmk. Get the Evoworks DP104 for the 8,000 mAh battery and the 8,000 Hz polling rate.

What actually differs

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

Evoworks DP104

  • Battery

    3,750 mAh

    8,000 mAh

  • Max polling rate

    1,000 Hz

    8,000 Hz

  • Switch options

    Clicky, Linear, Tactile

    Silent

  • Display

    None

    Yes

  • QMK

    Yes

    No

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Keychron J5
  • Evoworks DP104
Performance
70
84
Build quality
69
65
Productivity
62
65
Customizability
86
68
Portability
48
65

What they share

  • Layout size: 100%
  • Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
  • Hot-swappable
  • Keycaps: PBT
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From real owners

What owners say

Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.

Keychron J5

3.7

3 owner reviews

Praise
“Totally enjoying this keyboard. Weight gives a quality feel. Love north facing RGB and effects. Price is in a sweet spot. Happy that I didn’t allow lack of reviews to affect my decision. Highly recommended.”
M.T.Verified buyer· via Keychron
Critique
“Originally had purchased (2) J5 keyboards for staff in the office in January. Upon delivery, the top number row of one of the keyboards did not work and had to be RMA'd, within a few weeks the second keyboard refused to work altogether. Received a replacement…”
T.Verified buyer· via Keychron

Evoworks DP104

No owner reviews collected yet.

Full specs

Keychron J5 vs Evoworks DP104 specs

Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.

11 of 21 specs differ

Keychron J5

Evoworks DP104

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Silent

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

—
Plate Mount

Layout

Layout size

100%
100%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
Yes

Media keys

Yes
No

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Max polling rate

1,000 Hz
8,000 HzBetter

Battery

3,750 mAh
8,000 mAhBetter

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

—
Aluminum

Plate material

Steel
Plastic

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Typing angle

—
6°

Backlight

RGB, north-facing
RGB

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
No

VIA

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2025
2025

Where to buy

Compare prices

Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

Keychron J52 stores
  • KeychronHK

    In stock
    $59Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    Visit
  • MKUS

    In stock
    $199Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$199Visit

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