Keychron K5 vs Vortex Core Plus
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Keychron K5
Build quality in the top 30% of 100% boards under $100.
- 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
Vortex Core Plus
VIA
Build quality in the top 50% of 40% boards under $150.
- Low-profile switches and keycaps only. Standard MX keycaps will not fit.
- Compact layout only. No function row, dedicated arrow keys, or numpad.
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
Vortex Core Plus
Layout size
100%
40%
Connection
Bluetooth, Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Case material
Aluminum, Plastic
Aluminum
Mount style
Tray Mount
Plate Mount
VIA
No
Yes
GUI remapping without compiling firmware
- Keychron K5
- Vortex Core Plus
- Performance
- 6346
- Build quality
- 6770
- Productivity
- 6675
- Customizability
- 6960
- Portability
- 5587
- Hot-swappable
- Low profile
- Switch options: Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Keychron K5 vs Vortex Core Plus specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
9 of 21 specs differ
Keychron K5
Vortex Core Plus
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Low profile
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Typing angle
Backlight
VIA
Mac & Windows
Released
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