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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
  • Comes with a knob
  • Provides dedicated media keys
  • Supports QMK firmware
  • Supports VIA configuration
  • Supports Wired, Wired only connectivity
  • Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate
  • Weighs about 2310 g
  • Sized at 20 x 145 x 390 mm
  • Made with a Aluminum case
  • Features PBT, ABS keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
  • Released in 2024
  • Has Linear switch options
  • Available in a 98% layout
  • Built with the ANSI layout standard
  • Enables rapid trigger functionality
  • Supports 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless, Bluetooth connectivity
  • Equipped with a 10000 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 1700 g
  • Sized at 30 x 390 x 140 mm
  • Made with a Aluminum, Plastic case
  • Features PBT keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 71.9
  • Build Quality: 89.4
  • Productivity: 97.6
  • Customizability: 99.7
  • Portability: 45
Scores
  • Performance: 57.8
  • Build Quality: 68.6
  • Productivity: 86.7
  • Customizability: 66.7
  • Portability: 62.6
Name
Keychron Q5
Name
MCHOSE G98
Release year
2022
Release year
2024
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Switch Options
Linear
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
96%
Layout Size
98%
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
2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless, Bluetooth
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Polling Rate
-
Battery capacity
-
Battery capacity
10000 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
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Aluminum
Case Material
Aluminum, Plastic
Keycaps Material
PBT, ABS
Keycaps Material
PBT
Dimensions
20 x 145 x 390 mm
Dimensions
30 x 390 x 140 mm
Weight
2310g
Weight
1700g
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