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Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron K10 HE and Keychron K10 Max and view their biggest differences. The detailed comparison table allows you to see all the essential features, specifications, and benefits of each keyboard at a glance. Whether you're looking for performance, value, or specific functionalities, this comparison tool helps you make an informed decision.

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Keychron K10 HE Wireless Magnetic Switch Custom Keyboard ISO Layout Collection
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Keychron K10 Max QMK Wireless Mechanical Keyboard ISO Layout Collection
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Keychron K5 Max QMK Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard ISO Layout Collection
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4.2 (16)
3.9 (23)
  • Released in 2025
  • Has Magnetic, Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options
  • Built with the ISO, ISO-UK, ISO-DE, ANSI layout standard
  • Utilizes Hall effect sensors
  • Enables rapid trigger functionality
  • Uses a Tray Mount mounting style
  • Weighs about 1320 g
  • Sized at 40 x 445 x 129 mm
  • Made with a Aluminum, Wood, Plastic, ABS case
  • Features PBT keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, North-face, Rgb North-face RGB lighting
  • Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options
  • Built with the ISO, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ANSI layout standard
  • Weighs about 1530 g
  • Sized at 40 x 447 x 140 mm
  • Made with a ABS case
  • Offers Yes, White, Rgb, South-face RGB lighting
  • Has Tactile, Linear, Clicky switch options
  • Features a low-profile design
  • Built with the ISO-DE, ISO-Nordic, ISO-UK, ISO, ANSI layout standard
  • Equipped with a 2000 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 720 g
  • Sized at 18 x 424 x 119 mm
  • Made with a ABS, Aluminum case
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, White, North-face, Rgb North-face, White North-face RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 92.3
  • Build Quality: 89.1
  • Productivity: 93.9
  • Customizability: 94.9
  • Portability: 55.8
Scores
  • Performance: 81.9
  • Build Quality: 81.8
  • Productivity: 95.1
  • Customizability: 92.6
  • Portability: 53.9
Scores
  • Performance: 82.4
  • Build Quality: 82
  • Productivity: 89.7
  • Customizability: 90.2
  • Portability: 54.6
Name
Keychron K10 HE
Name
Keychron K10 Max
Name
Keychron K5 Max
Release year
2025
Release year
2024
Release year
2024
Switch Options
Magnetic, Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Switch Options
Tactile, Linear, Clicky
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Low Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
100%
Layout Size
100%
Layout Size
100%
Layout Standard
ISO, ISO-UK, ISO-DE, ANSI
Layout Standard
ISO, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ANSI
Layout Standard
ISO-DE, ISO-Nordic, ISO-UK, ISO, ANSI
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
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
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Battery capacity
4000 mAh
Battery capacity
4000 mAh
Battery capacity
2000 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
Tray Mount
Mount Style
PCB Mount
Mount Style
PCB Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb, North-face
Backlight
 
White, Rgb, South-face
Backlight
 
Rgb, White, North-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Aluminum, Wood, Plastic, ABS
Case Material
ABS
Case Material
ABS, Aluminum
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
PBT, ABS
Keycaps Material
PBT, ABS
Dimensions
40 x 445 x 129 mm
Dimensions
40 x 447 x 140 mm
Dimensions
18 x 424 x 119 mm
Weight
1320g
Weight
1530g
Weight
720g
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