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Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron K4 Max and Keychron K4 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 K4 Max QMK Wireless Mechanical Keyboard ISO Layout Collection
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Keychron K4 Pro QMK/VIA Wireless Mechanical Keyboard
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Keychron V5 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard
5.0 (1)
4.7 (7)
3.4 (8)
  • Released in 2025
  • Built with the ISO, ANSI layout standard
  • Uses a PCB Mount mounting style
  • Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity
  • Weighs about 1290 g
  • Sized at 31 x 391 x 140 mm
  • Made with a ABS case
  • Features PBT keycaps
  • Built with the ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-UK layout standard
  • Supports Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless connectivity
  • Weighs about 1280 g
  • Sized at 31 x 391 x 139 mm
  • Features PBT, ABS keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, White, South-face, Rgb South-face, White South-face RGB lighting
  • Built with the ISO, ANSI, ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW layout standard
  • Comes with a knob
  • Supports Wired, Wired only connectivity
  • Weighs about 1170 g
  • Sized at 19 x 142 x 389 mm
  • Features ABS, PBT keycaps
Scores
  • Performance: 82.1
  • Build Quality: 80.3
  • Productivity: 89.2
  • Customizability: 92.9
  • Portability: 50.9
Scores
  • Performance: 81.3
  • Build Quality: 83.8
  • Productivity: 94.6
  • Customizability: 97.2
  • Portability: 53.6
Scores
  • Performance: 90.9
  • Build Quality: 89.4
  • Productivity: 98.1
  • Customizability: 99.7
  • Portability: 47.2
Name
Keychron K4 Max
Name
Keychron K4 Pro
Name
Keychron V5
Release year
2025
Release year
2022
Release year
2022
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
96%
Layout Size
96%
Layout Size
96%
Layout Standard
ISO, ANSI
Layout Standard
ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-UK
Layout Standard
ISO, ANSI, ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW
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
Wired, Wired only
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Polling Rate
1000 Hz;8000 Hz
Battery capacity
4000 mAh
Battery capacity
4000 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
Tray Mount
Mount Style
Tray Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face, White, White South-face
Backlight
 
Rgb, White, South-face, White South-face
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face, White, White South-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
ABS
Case Material
Plastic, ABS
Case Material
Plastic, ABS
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
PBT, ABS
Keycaps Material
ABS, PBT
Dimensions
31 x 391 x 140 mm
Dimensions
31 x 391 x 139 mm
Dimensions
19 x 142 x 389 mm
Weight
1290g
Weight
1280g
Weight
1170g
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