Compare Keychron K5 Max vs K5 Ultra Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron K5 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	3.8 stars (24 reviews)	5.0 stars (4 reviews)
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Main differences	Released in 2024 Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options Built with the ISO-DE, ISO-Nordic, ISO-UK, ISO, ANSI layout standard Provides dedicated media keys Uses a PCB Mount mounting style Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate Equipped with a 2000 mAh battery Weighs about 720 g Sized at 18 x 424 x 119 mm Made with a ABS, Aluminum case Features PBT, ABS keycaps	Released in 2026 Has Tactile, Linear, Clicky switch options 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 Features PBT keycaps
Score	Scores Performance: 81.1 Build Quality: 81.5 Productivity: 88.8 Customizability: 88.1 Portability: 53.2	Scores Performance: 91 Build Quality: 75.5 Productivity: 92.7 Customizability: 89 Portability: 56.2
Name	Name Keychron K5 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 Low Profile	Profile Low Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 100%	Layout Size 100%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ISO-DE, ISO-Nordic, ISO-UK, ISO, ANSI	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 2000 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, White, North-face	Backlight Rgb, White, North-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material ABS, Aluminum	Case Material ABS, Wood, Metal
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT, ABS	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions 18 x 424 x 119 mm	Dimensions -
Weight	Weight 720g	Weight 566g