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Compare Keychron Q5 vs Lemokey P1 Differences Side by Side

This comparison is for buyers choosing between a number-pad-equipped 96% keyboard and a smaller 75% model with wireless connectivity. Both use an aluminum case, offer hot-swappable switches, and support QMK and VIA, so customization is available on either. The Q5 is wired-only, while the Lemokey P1 supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired connections. The main trade-off is desk layout and wireless flexibility, not a lack of core customization features.

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Keychron Q5 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard
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Lemokey P1 QMK/VIA Benutzerdefinierte Gaming-Tastatur

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4.8 (49)
5.0 (10)
  • Released in 2022
  • 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 Wired, Wired only connectivity
  • Weighs about 2310 g
  • Sized at 20 x 145 x 390 mm
  • Features PBT, ABS keycaps
  • Released in 2024
  • Available in a 75% layout
  • Built with the ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-UK layout standard
  • Features N-key rollover
  • Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity
  • Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 1650 g
  • Sized at 31 x 140 x 322 mm
  • Features PBT keycaps
Scores
  • Performance: 72.3
  • Build Quality: 89.3
  • Productivity: 97.3
  • Customizability: 98.3
  • Portability: 45.9
Scores
  • Performance: 81.5
  • Build Quality: 88
  • Productivity: 96.9
  • Customizability: 95.9
  • Portability: 80.9
Name
Keychron Q5
Name
Keychron Lemokey P1
Release year
2022
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
75%
Layout Standard
ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-UK
Layout Standard
ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-UK
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
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Polling Rate
1000 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
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
Aluminum
Keycaps Material
PBT, ABS
Keycaps Material
PBT
Dimensions
20 x 145 x 390 mm
Dimensions
31 x 140 x 322 mm
Weight
2310g
Weight
1650g
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Pros and Trade-offs

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.

Keychron Q5

  • +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.
  • +QMK, VIA, and a programmable knob support key and macro customization.
  • +Vendor listing offers UK, German, Nordic, Swiss, French, and Spanish ISO layouts.
  • −Wired-only connectivity offers no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz option.
  • −At 2310 g, it is heavier than the Lemokey P1.
  • −Its 96% layout and 390 mm listed length take up more space than the P1.

Keychron Lemokey P1

  • +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.
  • +Full CNC-machined aluminum case, gasket mount, and polycarbonate plate.
  • +Double-shot PBT keycaps, QMK support, VIA support, and hot-swappable switches.
  • −The 75% layout does not provide the Q5's 96% number-pad layout.
  • −Its PBT keycaps are non-backlight shine-through, so the legends are not designed to transmit the RGB lighting.
  • −The vendor lists Bluetooth polling at 90 Hz, unlike the 1000 Hz listed for wired and 2.4 GHz modes.

Which Keyboard Is Better for Your Needs?

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.

GamingKeychron 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.
OfficeKeychron Q5
  • •The Q5's 96% layout retains a number pad and essential functions.
  • •Its vendor description says the programmable knob can control volume and screen brightness.
  • •The Q5 includes Mac and Windows keycaps and a system toggle.
ProgrammingTie
  • •Both keyboards support QMK, VIA, hot-swappable switches, and knob customization.
  • •The Lemokey P1 vendor listing specifies Windows, macOS, and Linux support.
  • •The Q5 offers a number pad, while the P1's 75% layout occupies less desk space.
TravelKeychron Lemokey P1
  • •The Lemokey P1 is listed at 1650 g, compared with 2310 g for the Q5.
  • •Its dimensions are 322 x 140 mm, shorter than the Q5's listed 390 mm length.
  • •Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz connectivity allow wireless use.
ModdingKeychron Q5
  • •The Q5 supports 3-pin and 5-pin hot-swappable switches and third-party stabilizers.
  • •Its vendor description says each component is designed for assembly and customization.
  • •The listing identifies both pre-built and barebone versions.
Content CreationKeychron Q5
  • •The Q5's programmable knob can be assigned actions such as selecting video clips or adjusting brush size.
  • •Its 96% layout retains a number pad alongside the main keys.
  • •The Lemokey P1 also has a programmable knob, but its vendor description highlights zoom, brightness, and volume controls.

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