Compare Keychron K5 QMK V2 vs MCHOSE K99 vs K99 V2 Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron K5 QMK V2 and MCHOSE K99 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	5.0 stars (6 reviews)	0.0 stars (0 reviews)	0.0 stars (0 reviews)
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Main differences	Released in 2024 Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options Available in a 100% layout Built with the ISO-DE, ISO-Nordic, ISO-UK, ISO, ANSI layout standard Provides dedicated media keys Connects via USB-C Supports QMK firmware Supports VIA configuration Uses a PCB Mount mounting style Supports Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless connectivity Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate Equipped with a 2000 mAh battery Made with a ABS, Aluminum case Features ABS keycaps Offers Yes, Rgb, White, North-face, Rgb North-face RGB lighting	Released in 2023 Available in a 98% layout Enables rapid trigger functionality Has built-in sound dampening Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity Equipped with a 6000 mAh battery Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting	Released in 2025 Available in a 96% layout Supports Wireless connectivity Equipped with a 8000 mAh battery Made with a Aluminum case Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 81.7 Build Quality: 78.6 Productivity: 80.1 Customizability: 88.4 Portability: 53.7	Scores Performance: 78.2 Build Quality: 46.9 Productivity: 73.5 Customizability: 57.8 Portability: 59.3	Scores Performance: 43.2 Build Quality: 50.7 Productivity: 43 Customizability: 45.9 Portability: 56
Name	Name Keychron K5 QMK V2	Name MCHOSE K99	Name MCHOSE K99 V2
Release year	Release year 2024	Release year 2023	Release year 2025
Switch Options	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky	Switch Options Linear	Switch Options Linear
Profile	Profile Low Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Low Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 100%	Layout Size 98%, 96%	Layout Size 96%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ISO-DE, ISO-Nordic, ISO-UK, ISO, ANSI	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ANSI
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Normal
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support	Display Support	Display Support
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless	Connection Wireless
Polling Rate	Polling Rate 1000 Hz	Polling Rate -	Polling Rate -
Battery capacity	Battery capacity 2000 mAh	Battery capacity 6000 mAh	Battery capacity 8000 mAh
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style PCB Mount	Mount Style Gasket Mount	Mount Style Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb, White, North-face	Backlight Rgb, South-face	Backlight Rgb
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material ABS, Aluminum	Case Material -	Case Material Aluminum
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material ABS	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions -	Dimensions -	Dimensions -
Weight	Weight -	Weight -	Weight -