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Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron K5 Ultra and Keychron V8 Max 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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Keychron V8 Max (Alice Layout) QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard

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  • Released in 2026
  • Has Tactile, Linear switch options
  • Features a low-profile design
  • Available in a 100% layout
  • Built with the ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-IT, ISO-PT, ISO layout standard
  • Offers Normal ergonomics
  • Runs at a 8000 Hz polling rate
  • Offers No RGB lighting
  • Released in 2024
  • Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options
  • Supports hot-swappable switches
  • Available in a 65% layout
  • Built with the ANSI layout standard
  • Offers Alice ergonomics
  • Comes with a knob
  • Connects via USB-C
  • Supports QMK firmware
  • Supports VIA configuration
  • Features N-key rollover
  • Includes screw-in stabilizers
  • Has built-in sound dampening
  • Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style
  • Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate
  • Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 745 g
  • Sized at 22 x 138 x 360 mm
  • Made with a Plastic, ABS case
  • Features PBT keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 71.4
  • Build Quality: 43.2
  • Productivity: 51.5
  • Customizability: 43
  • Portability: 48.6
Scores
  • Performance: 78.3
  • Build Quality: 85.7
  • Productivity: 97.7
  • Customizability: 97.3
  • Portability: 88.4
Name
Keychron K5 Ultra
Name
Keychron V8 Max
Release year
2026
Release year
2024
Switch Options
Tactile, Linear
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Profile
Low Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
100%
Layout Size
65%
Layout Standard
ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-IT, ISO-PT, ISO
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Alice
Knob Support
 
Knob Support
 
Display Support
 
Display Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
USB-C
 
USB-C
 
USB passthrough
 
USB passthrough
 
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate
8000 Hz
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Battery capacity
-
Battery capacity
4000 mAh
Hall Effect Support
 
Hall Effect Support
 
QMK Support
 
QMK Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIAL Support
 
VIAL Support
 
N-Key Rollover
 
N-Key Rollover
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Mount Style
-
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
-
Case Material
Plastic, ABS
Keycaps Material
-
Keycaps Material
PBT
Dimensions
-
Dimensions
22 x 138 x 360 mm
Weight
-
Weight
745g
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