Keychron K5 Pro vs Nuphy Node 100QMK or 2.4GHz
Get the Keychron K5 Pro for QMK/VIA customization and its aluminum frame, or the Nuphy Node 100 for 2.4 GHz wireless and a gasket mount.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Keychron K5 Pro
Build quality in the top 15% of 100% boards under $150.
- QMK and VIA support, with vendor-described key remapping and macro customization.
- Aluminum is listed as a case material.
- Available in ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, and ISO-FR layouts.
- Low-profile switches and keycaps only. Standard MX keycaps will not fit.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
Get the
Nuphy Node 100
Battery
Build quality in the bottom 45% of 100% boards under $100.
- 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity alongside Bluetooth and wired USB-C.
- Gasket mount with a polycarbonate plate.
- 3000mAh battery.
- Low-profile switches and keycaps only. Standard MX keycaps will not fit.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
- Missing ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-FR. The other board is sold in those layouts.
Choose the Keychron K5 Pro for QMK/VIA customization, an aluminum case option, and its wider selection of listed layouts. Choose the Nuphy Node 100 for 2.4 GHz wireless, a gasket mount with a polycarbonate plate, and its larger battery. Both require low-profile switches and keycaps, so neither is suitable if you need standard MX keycaps.
The differences that matter
Skip the 40-row spec sheet. These are the specs that change how each board feels, sounds, and fits your desk.
Keychron K5 Pro
Nuphy Node 100
Connection
Bluetooth, Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Battery
2,000 mAh
3,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Case material
ABS, Aluminum, Plastic
ABS
Switch options
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Clicky, Linear
Mount style
Tray Mount
Gasket Mount
- Keychron K5 Pro
- Nuphy Node 100
- Performance
- 7974
- Build quality
- 7856
- Productivity
- 8265
- Customizability
- 8958
- Portability
- 5553
- Layout size: 100%
- Hot-swappable
- Low profile
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
What will you mostly use it for?
The K5 Pro is the more fitting choice for programming, office workflows, and content creation when its QMK/VIA support or broader listed layout selection is useful. The Node 100 has the edge for gaming if 2.4 GHz wireless or its vendor-described SOCD feature matters. For travel, neither has a clear overall advantage: the Keychron is lighter, while the Nuphy has the larger stated battery. Both suit buyers who want a low-profile full-size keyboard with hot-swap support.
Pick the Nuphy Node 100
- The Node 100 has 2.4 GHz wireless in addition to wired and Bluetooth connections.
- Its vendor description lists SOCD support for gaming.
- Both keyboards specify 1000 Hz polling for wired use.
Keychron K5 Pro vs Nuphy Node 100 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
13 of 25 specs differ
Keychron K5 Pro
Nuphy Node 100
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Low profile
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Keychron K5 Pro
- Go to Keychron
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW
Out of stockShips to you
- Go to Keychron (DE)
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW
In stockDoes not ship to you
Nuphy Node 100
- Go to Input Gear
Input Gear
ISO-DE
In stockShips to you
Keychron K5 Pro vs Nuphy Node 100: your questions
The Node 100 adds 2.4 GHz wireless and its vendor description lists SOCD support for gaming. Both keyboards specify 1000 Hz polling in wired mode.
Yes, the K5 Pro lists QMK and VIA support. Keychron's description also mentions remapping, macros, and configuration with its Launcher web app.
Yes, 2.4 GHz wireless is listed alongside Bluetooth and wired USB-C. Its vendor description also identifies a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 1000 Hz.
The Node 100 is listed with a 3000mAh battery, compared with 2000mAh for the K5 Pro. The Node 100 vendor page also gives estimated battery life for RGB on and off.
No, both keyboards require low-profile switches and keycaps, and standard MX keycaps will not fit. The K5 Pro vendor description identifies its keycaps as low-profile double-shot PBT.
Both keyboards have north-facing LEDs, and their compatibility rules warn that Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing. Low-profile keycaps are required for each.
The Keychron K5 Pro is listed in ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, and ISO-FR layouts. Those layouts are listed as unavailable for the Nuphy Node 100.
Both keyboards list hot-swap support and use low-profile switches. Keychron's description says its K5 Pro hot-swappable version supports Gateron low-profile mechanical switches.
The Nuphy Node 100 lists a gasket mount and a polycarbonate plate. The Keychron K5 Pro is listed with a tray mount.
The Keychron K5 Pro is listed at 720 g, while the Nuphy Node 100 is listed at 787.3 g. Both are 100% layout keyboards in the metadata.
Both list Mac/Win support. The K5 Pro vendor description says it includes keycaps for Windows and macOS and supports separate keymaps for the two systems.
The Keychron K5 Pro is a strong fit if you want QMK and VIA support, with vendor-described key remapping and macros. The Node 100 vendor description also lists web-based configuration and macros, but its listed features do not include QMK or VIA.
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