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Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron Q3 Max and Keychron Q5 HE 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 Q3 Max QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard
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Keychron Q5 HE QMK Wireless Custom Keyboard ISO Layout Collection

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4.8 (41)
5.0 (3)
  • Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options
  • Available in a 80% layout
  • Built with the ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic layout standard
  • Provides dedicated media keys
  • Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity
  • Weighs about 2045 g
  • Sized at 33 x 137 x 365 mm
  • Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky, Magnetic switch options
  • Available in a 96% layout
  • Built with the ISO, ISO-UK, ISO-DE, ISO-CH, ANSI layout standard
  • Utilizes Hall effect sensors
  • Enables rapid trigger functionality
  • Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless, Wired only connectivity
  • Weighs about 2301 g
  • Sized at 32 x 408 x 145 mm
Scores
  • Performance: 82.6
  • Build Quality: 89.3
  • Productivity: 97.7
  • Customizability: 100
  • Portability: 76.3
Scores
  • Performance: 100
  • Build Quality: 89.2
  • Productivity: 97.2
  • Customizability: 97.3
  • Portability: 56.4
Name
Keychron Q3 Max
Name
Keychron Q5 HE
Release year
2024
Release year
2024
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky, Magnetic
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
80%
Layout Size
96%
Layout Standard
ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic
Layout Standard
ISO, ISO-UK, ISO-DE, ISO-CH, ANSI
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
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, Wired only
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Polling Rate
1000 Hz;8000 Hz
Battery capacity
4000 mAh
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
Gasket Mount
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Aluminum
Case Material
Aluminum
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
PBT
Dimensions
33 x 137 x 365 mm
Dimensions
32 x 408 x 145 mm
Weight
2045g
Weight
2301g
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