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Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron Q5 and Keychron V3 QMK 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 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard
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Keychron V3 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard (Russian RU Layout)

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  • Released in 2022
  • Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options
  • Available in a 96% layout
  • Built with the ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-UK layout standard
  • Provides dedicated media keys
  • Supports VIA configuration
  • Has built-in sound dampening
  • Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style
  • Weighs about 2310 g
  • Sized at 20 x 145 x 390 mm
  • Made with a Aluminum case
  • Features PBT, ABS keycaps
  • Released in 2024
  • Has Tactile, Linear switch options
  • Available in a 80% layout
  • Built with the ANSI layout standard
  • Uses a Tray Mount mounting style
  • Weighs about 1120 g
  • Sized at 19 x 141 x 367 mm
  • Made with a ABS case
  • Features PBT keycaps
Scores
  • Performance: 72.6
  • Build Quality: 89.2
  • Productivity: 97.2
  • Customizability: 99.7
  • Portability: 45.8
Scores
  • Performance: 71.6
  • Build Quality: 71.2
  • Productivity: 89.4
  • Customizability: 82.8
  • Portability: 61.1
Name
Keychron Q5
Name
Keychron V3 QMK
Release year
2022
Release year
2024
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Switch Options
Tactile, Linear
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
96%
Layout Size
80%
Layout Standard
ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-UK
Layout Standard
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
Wired, Wired only
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Battery capacity
-
Battery capacity
-
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
Tray 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
Keycaps Material
PBT, ABS
Keycaps Material
PBT
Dimensions
20 x 145 x 390 mm
Dimensions
19 x 141 x 367 mm
Weight
2310g
Weight
1120g
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