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Compare Keychron Q5 Pro vs V6 Max Differences Side by Side

This comparison suits buyers deciding between a more compact 96% layout with an aluminum case and a full-size keyboard with 2.4 GHz wireless. Both offer hot-swappable switches, QMK and VIA support, a knob, gasket mounting, and a PC plate. The Q5 Pro weighs substantially more and uses an aluminum body, while the V6 Max uses ABS plastic and includes a number pad in its 100% layout. Their shared 4000mAh batteries and wired connectivity make layout, case material, and wireless options the clearest deciding factors.

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Keychron Q5 Pro QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard
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Keychron V6 Max QMK Kabellose Benutzerdefinierte Mechanische Tastatur ISO Layout Kollektion

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5.0 (9)
4.8 (40)
  • Released in 2023
  • Available in a 96% layout
  • Built with the ANSI, ISO layout standard
  • Supports Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless connectivity
  • Weighs about 2310 g
  • Sized at 23 x 145 x 408 mm
  • Made with a Aluminum case
  • Released in 2024
  • Available in a 100% layout
  • Built with the ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-IT, ISO, JIS, ANSI layout standard
  • Provides dedicated media keys
  • Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity
  • Weighs about 1110 g
  • Sized at 30 x 149 x 448 mm
  • Made with a ABS, Plastic case
Scores
  • Performance: 81.7
  • Build Quality: 88.3
  • Productivity: 97.3
  • Customizability: 96.1
  • Portability: 55.7
Scores
  • Performance: 83.3
  • Build Quality: 86.4
  • Productivity: 97.4
  • Customizability: 98
  • Portability: 53
Name
Keychron Q5 Pro
Name
Keychron V6 Max
Release year
2023
Release year
2024
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
96%
Layout Size
100%
Layout Standard
ANSI, ISO
Layout Standard
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-IT, ISO, JIS, 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, Wired, Wireless
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Polling Rate
1000 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
ABS, Plastic
Keycaps Material
PBT, ABS
Keycaps Material
PBT, ABS
Dimensions
23 x 145 x 408 mm
Dimensions
30 x 149 x 448 mm
Weight
2310g
Weight
1110g
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Pros and Trade-offs

Pick the Keychron Q5 Pro if a 96% layout and CNC-machined aluminum case matter more than carrying weight or high-rate wireless. Choose the V6 Max if you want a number pad, 2.4 GHz wireless at 1000 Hz, and a lighter ABS plastic keyboard. Both are strong candidates for switch swapping and key remapping, so the primary choice is between the Q5 Pro's aluminum construction and the V6 Max's full-size layout and wireless mode.

Keychron Q5 Pro

  • +CNC-machined aluminum case, with a gasket mount and PC plate.
  • +96% layout with a knob, offering a more compact layout than the V6 Max.
  • +Hot-swappable switches, QMK support, and VIA support.
  • +Vendor-listed ISO layout versions include UK, German, Swiss, Nordic, French, and Spanish.
  • −The listed weight is 2310g, substantially heavier than the V6 Max.
  • −The vendor lists 90 Hz polling in wireless mode, compared with 1000 Hz wired.
  • −The product listing describes shine-through ABS keycaps, rather than PBT keycaps.

Keychron V6 Max

  • +100% layout includes a full-size number pad and multi-media keys.
  • +2.4 GHz wireless and wired modes are listed at 1000 Hz polling.
  • +Listed weight is 1110g, substantially less than the Q5 Pro.
  • +Double-shot PBT keycaps, hot-swappable switches, QMK, and VIA support.
  • −ABS plastic case instead of the Q5 Pro's aluminum case.
  • −Its 100% layout measures 448 mm long, making it longer than the Q5 Pro.
  • −The vendor lists up to 190 hours of wireless use, compared with up to 300 hours for the Q5 Pro, both with backlighting off.

Which Keyboard Is Better for Your Needs?

The V6 Max has the edge for gaming when 2.4 GHz wireless is the priority, and its lower listed weight may be more convenient to carry. Its full-size layout and multi-media keys also suit buyers who rely on a number pad or media controls. The Q5 Pro is the more compact option, but its aluminum construction comes with a much heavier listed weight. For programming and switch or firmware customization, the two share many of the same core features, so layout and case material matter more.

GamingKeychron V6 Max
  • •The V6 Max supports 2.4 GHz wireless at a 1000 Hz polling rate, as well as wired play at 1000 Hz.
  • •The Q5 Pro's vendor description lists 1000 Hz wired but 90 Hz in wireless mode.
  • •Both include N-key rollover in wired and wireless modes.
OfficeTie
  • •The V6 Max has a 100% layout with a full number pad and multi-media keys.
  • •The Q5 Pro's 96% layout takes a more compact approach while retaining a knob.
  • •Both support Bluetooth and wired connections, and both list Mac and Windows support.
ProgrammingTie
  • •Both offer QMK and VIA support, hot-swappable switches, and a knob.
  • •Both vendor descriptions specify Keychron Launcher for key remapping and macros.
  • •Both list support for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
TravelKeychron V6 Max
  • •The V6 Max weighs 1110g, compared with 2310g listed for the Q5 Pro.
  • •The V6 Max is longer and wider, so its lower weight does not make it the smaller keyboard.
  • •Both have a 4000mAh battery and wireless connectivity.
ModdingTie
  • •Both are hot-swappable and support QMK and VIA.
  • •Both use a PC plate, screw-in stabilizers, and gasket mounting.
  • •The Q5 Pro has an aluminum case, while the V6 Max has an ABS plastic case.
Content CreationKeychron V6 Max
  • •The V6 Max's 100% layout includes a full number pad for numeric input.
  • •The V6 Max lists multi-media keys, while the Q5 Pro does not list them.
  • •Both have a knob and support key remapping through QMK and Keychron Launcher.

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