Compare Keychron K5 V2 vs K5 SE Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron K5 V2 and Keychron K5 SE 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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Main differences	Released in 2025 Built with the ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-UK, ANSI layout standard Supports QMK firmware Features N-key rollover Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate Weighs about 732 g Sized at 25 x 424 x 119 mm Made with a ABS, Aluminum case	Released in 2022 Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options Built with the ANSI, JIS layout standard Provides dedicated media keys Uses a Tray Mount mounting style Made with a Aluminum, Plastic case
Score	Scores Performance: 77.9 Build Quality: 67.2 Productivity: 73.2 Customizability: 75.7 Portability: 56.9	Scores Performance: 63.7 Build Quality: 67.4 Productivity: 67.1 Customizability: 69.8 Portability: 54.8
Name	Name Keychron K5 V2	Name Keychron K5 SE
Release year	Release year 2025	Release year 2022
Switch Options	Switch Options -	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, 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, ISO-DE, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-UK, ANSI	Layout Standard ANSI, JIS
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, Wired, Wireless	Connection Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate	Polling Rate 1000 Hz	Polling Rate -
Battery capacity	Battery capacity 2000 mAh	Battery capacity 2000 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 -	Mount Style Tray Mount
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 Aluminum, Plastic
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material ABS	Keycaps Material ABS
Dimensions	Dimensions 25 x 424 x 119 mm	Dimensions -
Weight	Weight 732g	Weight -