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Compare Keychron K17 Max vs K17 Pro vs Keychron K5 QMK V2 Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron K17 Max and Keychron K17 Pro 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 K17 Max QMK Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard ISO Layout Collection
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Keychron K17 Pro QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard
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Keychron K5 QMK Wireless Mechanical Keyboard (ISO Layout) - Version 2
4.5 (2)
5.0 (4)
5.0 (2)
  • Has Tactile, Linear, Clicky switch options
  • Built with the ISO, ANSI layout standard
  • Has built-in sound dampening
  • Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity
  • Weighs about 750 g
  • Sized at 27 x 119 x 387 mm
  • Released in 2023
  • Built with the ANSI layout standard
  • Uses a Tray Mount mounting style
  • Weighs about 679 g
  • Sized at 19 x 120 x 387 mm
  • Made with a Aluminum, Plastic, ABS case
  • Available in a 100% layout
  • Built with the ISO-DE, ISO-Nordic, ISO-UK, ISO, ANSI layout standard
  • Features ABS keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, White, North-face, Rgb North-face RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 83.7
  • Build Quality: 82
  • Productivity: 93.4
  • Customizability: 93
  • Portability: 54.5
Scores
  • Performance: 83.5
  • Build Quality: 81.7
  • Productivity: 87.2
  • Customizability: 92.7
  • Portability: 53.7
Scores
  • Performance: 81.7
  • Build Quality: 78.5
  • Productivity: 80.3
  • Customizability: 89.8
  • Portability: 53.8
Name
Keychron K17 Max
Name
Keychron K17 Pro
Name
Keychron K5 QMK V2
Release year
2024
Release year
2023
Release year
2024
Switch Options
Tactile, Linear, Clicky
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Profile
Low Profile
Profile
Low Profile
Profile
Low Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
96%
Layout Size
96%
Layout Size
100%
Layout Standard
ISO, ANSI
Layout Standard
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, Wired, Wireless
Connection
Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Battery capacity
2000 mAh
Battery capacity
2000 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
PCB Mount
Mount Style
Tray Mount
Mount Style
PCB Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb, White, North-face
Backlight
 
Rgb, White, North-face
Backlight
 
Rgb, White, North-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
ABS, Aluminum
Case Material
Aluminum, Plastic, ABS
Case Material
ABS, Aluminum
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
ABS
Dimensions
27 x 119 x 387 mm
Dimensions
19 x 120 x 387 mm
Dimensions
-
Weight
750g
Weight
679g
Weight
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