Keychron K5 V2 vs LemoKey P1 HEFull Size or HE
Choose the K5 V2 for its low-profile full-size layout and numpad, or the P1 HE for magnetic-switch features and Rapid Trigger.
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4.5 · 8 reviews
from$89at MK
5.0 · 1 reviews
from$169at Keychron
Which one should you get?
Get the
Keychron K5 V2
Build quality in the top 15% of 100% boards under $100.
- Full-size 100% layout includes a numpad and multimedia keys.
- Low-profile design with ABS and aluminum frame materials.
- Bluetooth and wired connectivity, plus 1000 Hz polling in wired mode.
- 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
Keychron LemoKey P1 HE
Hall effect
Build quality in the top 5% of 75% boards under $200.
- Magnetic switches support adjustable actuation from 0.2 to 3.8 mm, Rapid Trigger, and Dynamic Keystrokes.
- Full metal case, aluminum plate, gasket mount, and screw-in stabilizers.
- 75% layout includes a programmable knob and macro functions.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- Missing ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW. The other board is sold in those layouts.
- No numpad.
Pick the K5 V2 if you want a lighter, low-profile full-size board with a numpad and broader regional layout options. Choose the P1 HE if magnetic-switch tuning and Rapid Trigger matter more than a numpad, and you prefer a 75% metal board with a knob. Check switch and keycap compatibility before buying either keyboard.
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 V2
Keychron LemoKey P1 HE
Layout size
100%
75%
Hall effect (magnetic)
No
Yes
Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing
Rapid trigger
No
Yes
Faster resets help in games and not in normal typing
Connection
Bluetooth, Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Battery
2,000 mAh
4,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
- Keychron K5 V2
- Keychron LemoKey P1 HE
- Performance
- 8293
- Build quality
- 7988
- Productivity
- 8097
- Customizability
- 8896
- Portability
- 5481
- Hot-swappable
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- QMK
- VIA
What will you mostly use it for?
P1 HE takes the gaming and modding picks on the strength of its magnetic-switch controls, while the K5 V2 is the more suitable choice for travel and workflows that benefit from a numpad. Programming is a close call because both support QMK and VIA, with different layout and control advantages. For office use, the K5 V2's full-size format is the clearer fit, though buyers wanting a smaller layout may prefer the P1 HE.
Pick the Keychron LemoKey P1 HE
- P1 HE has magnetic switches with adjustable actuation from 0.2 to 3.8 mm and Rapid Trigger.
- Its vendor listing specifies 1000 Hz polling in wired and 2.4 GHz modes.
- K5 V2 offers 1000 Hz polling when wired, but its vendor description lists 125 Hz in wireless mode.
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
Keychron K5 V2
8 owner reviews
“Genuinely happy with the keyboard. Had a low-profile one from another brand that has been used for 12+ years, and it degraded over time. This K5 feels very good. Still have to get used to the distance between the "primary," arrows, and numpad blocks, but…”
“Got this keyboard so I could keep my K5 Pro at work and this one at home. Both are the RGB version with brown switches, the K5v2 is quieter than the Pro and just as good to use. It also reports battery state over Bluetooth, which is a nice QoL improvement…”
Keychron LemoKey P1 HE
1 owner reviews
“As a survivor with 4800 hours on chernarus i need this keyboard, getting this asap. DayZ was a second life investment of time and im not regretful. The opportunities it allows are countless, ive learned how to read some russian by the map where i now know…”
Keychron K5 V2 vs LemoKey P1 HE specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
20 of 30 specs differ
Keychron K5 V2
Keychron LemoKey P1 HE
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Rapid trigger
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Low profile
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
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
ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Keychron K5 V2
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW
In stockShips to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-SW
In stockDoes not ship to you
Keychron LemoKey P1 HE
Input Gear
ISO-DE
Out of stockShips to you
Keychron
ISO-DE
Out of stockShips to you
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Keychron K5 V2 vs LemoKey P1 HE: your questions
The P1 HE is the more gaming-focused option, with magnetic switches, adjustable actuation from 0.2 to 3.8 mm, and Rapid Trigger. Its listing specifies 1000 Hz polling in wired and 2.4 GHz modes; the K5 V2 listing specifies 1000 Hz wired and 125 Hz wireless.
Yes, the K5 V2 has a 100% full-size layout with a numpad. It also lists multimedia keys among its extra features.
No, the P1 HE uses a 75% layout and its compatibility rules specify that it has no numpad. It adds a knob and programmable macro functions instead.
No. The K5 V2 is limited to compatible low-profile mechanical switches, while the P1 HE supports magnetic switches only. The P1 HE vendor description specifies Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic switches and excludes other magnetic models.
No, the K5 V2 requires low-profile switches and keycaps, and standard MX keycaps will not fit. Its north-facing LEDs can also cause Cherry-profile keycaps to hit the switch housing.
The P1 HE vendor listing includes Cherry-profile double-shot PBT keycaps. However, its north-facing LED configuration can cause Cherry-profile keycaps to hit the switch housing, so check the exact keycap and variant compatibility.
The K5 V2 weighs 732 g, while the P1 HE weighs 1630 g. The K5 V2 is the lighter option for buyers who prioritize lower keyboard weight.
Yes, both support wired and wireless use. The K5 V2 lists Bluetooth, while the P1 HE lists Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless.
The P1 HE supports Rapid Trigger through its magnetic switches, along with adjustable actuation and Dynamic Keystrokes. Rapid Trigger is not listed as a K5 V2 feature.
Both keyboards list QMK and VIA support. Their vendor descriptions also identify web-based Launcher tools for remapping keys and setting macros.
The K5 V2 lists ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-UK, and ANSI layouts. The P1 HE compatibility rules exclude ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, and ISO-SW.
The K5 V2 vendor specification says up to 160 hours, while the P1 HE vendor specification says up to 100 hours with backlighting off. These figures come from the products' vendor descriptions and depend on the stated conditions.
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