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  • Released in 2024
  • 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
  • Offers Normal ergonomics
  • Includes a No display
  • Utilizes Hall effect sensors
  • Supports QMK firmware
  • Supports VIA configuration
  • Features N-key rollover
  • Enables rapid trigger functionality
  • Has built-in sound dampening
  • Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless, Wired only connectivity
  • Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate
  • Weighs about 2301 g
  • Sized at 32 x 408 x 145 mm
  • Features PBT keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
  • Released in 2023
  • Available in a 95% layout
  • Built with the ANSI layout standard
  • Offers Split Spacebar ergonomics
  • Includes a Yes display
  • Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity
  • Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 100
  • Build Quality: 89.2
  • Productivity: 97.1
  • Customizability: 97.2
  • Portability: 56.3
Scores
  • Performance: 51.5
  • Build Quality: 70.2
  • Productivity: 84.6
  • Customizability: 86
  • Portability: 56.4
Name
Keychron Q5 HE
Name
Sikakeyb SK8
Release year
2024
Release year
2023
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky, Magnetic
Switch Options
-
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
96%
Layout Size
95%
Layout Standard
ISO, ISO-UK, ISO-DE, ISO-CH, ANSI
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Split Spacebar
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, Wired only
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate
1000 Hz;8000 Hz
Polling Rate
-
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
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Aluminum
Case Material
Aluminum
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
-
Dimensions
32 x 408 x 145 mm
Dimensions
-
Weight
2301g
Weight
-
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