Compare Keychron K2 Max vs K5 Ultra Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron K2 Max and Keychron K5 Ultra 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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Rating	4.5 stars (2 reviews)	0.0 stars (0 reviews)
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Main differences	Released in 2024 Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options Available in a 75% layout Built with the ISO, ANSI, ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW layout standard Provides dedicated media keys Includes screw-in stabilizers Uses a PCB Mount mounting style Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery Weighs about 940 g Sized at 32 x 317 x 122 mm Made with a Aluminum, ABS case Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face, White, White South-face RGB lighting	Released in 2026 Has Tactile, Linear, Clicky switch options Features a low-profile design Available in a 100% layout Built with the ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-IT, ISO-PT, ISO, ANSI layout standard Comes with a knob Runs at a 8000 Hz polling rate Equipped with a 2600 mAh battery Weighs about 566 g Made with a ABS, Wood, Metal case Offers Yes, Rgb, White, North-face, Rgb North-face, White North-face RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 81.2 Build Quality: 85.6 Productivity: 94.6 Customizability: 92.4 Portability: 79.2	Scores Performance: 91.1 Build Quality: 75.3 Productivity: 92.4 Customizability: 89.9 Portability: 56.4
Name	Name Keychron K2 Max	Name Keychron K5 Ultra
Release year	Release year 2024	Release year 2026
Switch Options	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky	Switch Options Tactile, Linear, Clicky
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Low Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 75%	Layout Size 100%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ISO, ANSI, ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW	Layout Standard ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-IT, ISO-PT, ISO, ANSI
Layout Ergonomics	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	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate	Polling Rate 1000 Hz	Polling Rate 8000 Hz
Battery capacity	Battery capacity 4000 mAh	Battery capacity 2600 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	Mount Style PCB Mount	Mount Style -
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb, South-face, White, White South-face	Backlight Rgb, White, North-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material Aluminum, ABS	Case Material ABS, Wood, Metal
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions 32 x 317 x 122 mm	Dimensions -
Weight	Weight 940g	Weight 566g