Compare Keychron Q15 Max vs Q5 Ultra Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron Q15 Max and Keychron Q5 Ultra 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 2024 Available in a Unknown layout Offers Ortholinear ergonomics Supports QMK firmware Supports VIA configuration Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate Weighs about 1232 g Sized at 21 x 114 x 283 mm Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting	Released in 2026 Available in a 96% layout Offers Normal ergonomics Provides dedicated media keys Connects via USB-C Runs at a 8000 Hz polling rate Weighs about 2098 g Sized at 32 x 408 x 145 mm Offers Yes, Rgb, White, South-face, Rgb South-face, White South-face RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 77.3 Build Quality: 87.9 Productivity: 92.4 Customizability: 97.1 Portability: 52	Scores Performance: 88.4 Build Quality: 74.6 Productivity: 90.6 Customizability: 77.8 Portability: 55.6
Name	Name Keychron Q15 Max	Name Keychron Q5 Ultra
Release year	Release year 2024	Release year 2026
Switch Options	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size Unknown	Layout Size 96%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ANSI
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Ortholinear	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, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate	Polling Rate 1000 Hz	Polling Rate 8000 Hz
Battery capacity	Battery capacity 4000 mAh	Battery capacity 4000 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 Gasket Mount	Mount Style Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb, South-face	Backlight Rgb, White, South-face, White South-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material Aluminum	Case Material Aluminum
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions 21 x 114 x 283 mm	Dimensions 32 x 408 x 145 mm
Weight	Weight 1232g	Weight 2098g