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Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron Q5 HE TMR and Keychron Q6 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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Keychron Q5 HE TMR 8K Aluminum 96% Keyboard
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Keychron Q6 Ultra 8K Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard (ISO Layout)

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  • Has Linear, Magnetic switch options
  • Available in a 96% layout
  • Built with the ANSI layout standard
  • Utilizes Hall effect sensors
  • Enables rapid trigger functionality
  • Uses a Plate Mount mounting style
  • Supports Wired, Wired only connectivity
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
  • Has Tactile, Linear, Clicky switch options
  • Available in a 100% layout
  • Built with the ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO, ANSI layout standard
  • Provides dedicated media keys
  • Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style
  • Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless, Wired only connectivity
  • Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 2238 g
  • Sized at 31 x 446 x 137 mm
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, White, South-face, Rgb South-face, White South-face RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 98.2
  • Build Quality: 66.9
  • Productivity: 90.4
  • Customizability: 73.3
  • Portability: 45.5
Scores
  • Performance: 88.5
  • Build Quality: 73.6
  • Productivity: 89.8
  • Customizability: 76.6
  • Portability: 56.2
Name
Keychron Q5 HE TMR
Name
Keychron Q6 Ultra
Release year
2026
Release year
2026
Switch Options
Linear, Magnetic
Switch Options
Tactile, Linear, Clicky
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
96%
Layout Size
100%
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Standard
ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO, 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
Wired, Wired only
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless, Wired only
Polling Rate
8000 Hz
Polling Rate
8000 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
Plate Mount
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face
Backlight
 
Rgb, White, South-face, White South-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Aluminum
Case Material
Aluminum
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
PBT
Dimensions
-
Dimensions
31 x 446 x 137 mm
Weight
-
Weight
2238g
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