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Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron K17 Max and Keychron K5 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 K17 Max QMK Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard ISO Layout Collection
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Keychron K5 Max QMK Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard ISO Layout Collection
69
NuPhy Air75 HE - Low-Profile Magnetic Jade / None / None
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3.9 (22)
0.0 (0)
  • Available in a 96% layout
  • Built with the ISO, ANSI layout standard
  • Comes with a knob
  • Weighs about 750 g
  • Sized at 27 x 119 x 387 mm
  • Features PBT keycaps
  • Available in a 100% layout
  • Built with the ISO-DE, ISO-Nordic, ISO-UK, ISO, ANSI layout standard
  • Weighs about 720 g
  • Sized at 18 x 424 x 119 mm
  • Features PBT, ABS keycaps
  • Released in 2025
  • Has Magnetic switch options
  • Available in a 75% layout
  • Built with the ANSI layout standard
  • Offers Low Profile ergonomics
  • Utilizes Hall effect sensors
  • Enables rapid trigger functionality
  • Uses a Plate Mount mounting style
  • Supports Wired, Wired only connectivity
  • Runs at a 8000 Hz polling rate
  • Made with a Aluminum, Plastic case
  • Features PBT, PC keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 83.8
  • Build Quality: 81.8
  • Productivity: 93.2
  • Customizability: 93
  • Portability: 54.7
Scores
  • Performance: 82.4
  • Build Quality: 81.8
  • Productivity: 89.4
  • Customizability: 90.1
  • Portability: 54.8
Scores
  • Performance: 97.7
  • Build Quality: 61.6
  • Productivity: 65.7
  • Customizability: 69.3
  • Portability: 65.8
Name
Keychron K17 Max
Name
Keychron K5 Max
Name
Nuphy Air75 HE
Release year
2024
Release year
2024
Release year
2025
Switch Options
Tactile, Linear, Clicky
Switch Options
Tactile, Linear, Clicky
Switch Options
Magnetic
Profile
Low Profile
Profile
Low Profile
Profile
Low Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
96%
Layout Size
100%
Layout Size
75%
Layout Standard
ISO, ANSI
Layout Standard
ISO-DE, ISO-Nordic, ISO-UK, ISO, ANSI
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Low Profile
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
Wired, Wired only
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Polling Rate
8000 Hz
Battery capacity
2000 mAh
Battery capacity
2000 mAh
Battery capacity
-
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
PCB Mount
Mount Style
Plate 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, South-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
ABS, Aluminum
Case Material
ABS, Aluminum
Case Material
Aluminum, Plastic
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
PBT, ABS
Keycaps Material
PBT, PC
Dimensions
27 x 119 x 387 mm
Dimensions
18 x 424 x 119 mm
Dimensions
-
Weight
750g
Weight
720g
Weight
-
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