Keychron Q5 vs Lemokey P1Numpad or Wireless
Choose the Q5 for its 96% layout and number pad, or the Lemokey P1 for wireless use and a smaller 75% footprint.
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4.8 (17)4.8 · 17 reviews
from$119at Keychron
5.0 (10)5.0 · 10 reviews
from$104at Keychron
Which one should you get?
Get the
Keychron Q5
Build quality in the top 5% of 96% boards under $150.
- 96% layout retains a number pad and essential functions.
- Full CNC-machined aluminum case with a steel plate and double-gasket design.
- Hot-swappable sockets support 3-pin and 5-pin switches.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- Missing ISO-FR, ISO-ES. The other board is sold in those layouts.
- Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.
Get the
Keychron Lemokey P1
Build quality in the top 5% of 75% boards under $150.
- 75% layout and 322 x 140 mm dimensions make it more compact than the Q5.
- Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired connectivity provide multiple connection options.
- 4000 mAh battery is listed with up to 200 hours of use.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- No numpad.
Pick the Keychron Q5 if a number pad, wired operation, and its 96% layout fit your desk and workflow. Choose the Lemokey P1 if you want Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz connectivity in a smaller, lighter keyboard. Both offer aluminum construction, hot-swappable switches, and QMK/VIA support, so layout and connection needs are the clearest deciding factors.
The differences that matter
Skip the 40-row spec sheet. These are the specs that change how each board feels, sounds, and fits your desk.
Keychron Q5
Keychron Lemokey P1
Layout size
96%
75%
Connection
Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Mount style
Gasket Mount, Plate Mount
Gasket Mount
Weight
2,310 g
1,650 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
Layout standard
ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-UK
ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-UK
ISO and JIS exist so regional layouts fit
- Keychron Q5
- Keychron Lemokey P1
- Performance
- 7281
- Build quality
- 8988
- Productivity
- 9797
- Customizability
- 9896
- Portability
- 4681
- Hot-swappable
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- Case material: Aluminum
- Switch options: Clicky, Linear, Tactile
- Knob
- QMK
What will you mostly use it for?
The Lemokey P1 has the edge for gaming setups that benefit from wireless options and a more compact layout, while the Q5 suits desk work that makes regular use of a number pad. Travel also favors the P1 because it is smaller and lighter, though both remain substantial aluminum keyboards. Programming is a close choice, with shared customization features balanced against the P1's listed Linux support and the Q5's number pad. For modding and content-creation controls, the Q5's component customization details and knob examples give it a slight advantage.
Pick the Keychron Lemokey P1
- The Lemokey P1 supports 2.4 GHz wireless and wired connections, both listed at 1000 Hz polling.
- Its 75% layout uses less desk space than the Q5's 96% layout.
- The P1 includes N-key rollover in wired and wireless modes.
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
Keychron Q5
17 owner reviews
“I really like this keyboard. I have a couple of Q1s, and I like this layout better. The key caps on the silver gray model look terrific.”
Keychron Lemokey P1
10 owner reviews
“Love the keyboard, i got the red switches, i also got a silicon palm rest, feels super nice, super high quality, super heavy. No complaints It looks great with any setup, my friends were shocked when they found out the price.”
Keychron Q5 vs Lemokey P1 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
12 of 27 specs differ
Keychron Q5
Keychron Lemokey P1
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Keychron Q5
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW
In stockShips to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW
Out of stockDoes not ship to you
Keychron Lemokey P1
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW
In stockShips to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO
In stockDoes not ship to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW
In stockDoes not ship to you
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Keychron Q5 vs Lemokey P1: your questions
The Keychron Q5 is a wired 96% keyboard with a number pad. The Lemokey P1 is a 75% keyboard that supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired connections.
Yes, its vendor listing describes Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless, as well as wired connectivity. It lists a 4000 mAh battery and up to 200 hours of use.
No, the Q5 is listed as wired-only, with USB-C connectivity. Choose the Lemokey P1 if Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz wireless is required.
The Q5 has a 96% layout that retains a number pad and essential functions. The Lemokey P1 uses a 75% layout.
Yes, both are listed as hot-swappable. The Q5 vendor description specifies support for 3-pin and 5-pin switches, and the P1 listing also describes support for both types.
Both keyboards list QMK and VIA support. The P1 vendor page says its VIA keymap may require a JSON file setup, while the Q5 vendor page describes QMK and Keychron Launcher support.
The Lemokey P1 is a stronger fit if you want a compact layout or wireless gaming, with 1000 Hz polling listed for wired and 2.4 GHz modes. The wired Q5 also lists 1000 Hz polling and may suit players who prefer a number pad.
The Lemokey P1 is listed at 1650 g, while the Q5 is listed at 2310 g. The P1 is also shorter, with listed dimensions of 322 x 140 mm versus the Q5's 390 mm length.
The Q5 vendor listing describes OSA-profile ABS backlight shine-through keycaps. The Lemokey P1 comes with OSA double-shot PBT keycaps that are described as non-backlight shine-through.
Both listings identify knob support, and their vendor descriptions describe a programmable rotary control. The Q5 examples include selecting video clips and adjusting brush size, while the P1 examples include zoom, brightness, and volume.
The Lemokey P1 vendor listing explicitly names Windows, macOS, and Linux support. The Q5 vendor listing names macOS and Windows.
The Lemokey P1 has a polycarbonate plate. The Q5 uses a steel plate, according to its product specifications.
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