Compare Keychron Q5 vs Qwertykeys Neo98 Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron Q5 and Qwertykeys Neo98 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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Rating	4.8 stars (49 reviews)	5.0 stars (2 reviews)
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Main differences	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 Includes screw-in stabilizers 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 Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting	Released in 2026 Available in a 98% layout Built with the ANSI, ISO layout standard Supports 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless, Bluetooth connectivity Equipped with a 8000 mAh battery Weighs about 1798 g Sized at 18 x 398 x 134 mm Made with a Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Steel case Offers No RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 72.5 Build Quality: 89.3 Productivity: 97.1 Customizability: 99.6 Portability: 46.1	Scores Performance: 53.4 Build Quality: 93.7 Productivity: 88.9 Customizability: 86.5 Portability: 62.6
Name	Name Keychron Q5	Name Qwertykeys Neo98
Release year	Release year 2022	Release year 2026
Switch Options	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky	Switch Options -
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 96%	Layout Size 98%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-UK	Layout Standard ANSI, ISO
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Normal
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support	Display Support
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection Wired, Wired only	Connection 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless, Bluetooth
Polling Rate	Polling Rate 1000 Hz	Polling Rate -
Battery capacity	Battery capacity -	Battery capacity 8000 mAh
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style Gasket Mount	Mount Style Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb, South-face	Backlight
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material Aluminum	Case Material Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Steel
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT, ABS	Keycaps Material PBT, ABS
Dimensions	Dimensions 20 x 145 x 390 mm	Dimensions 18 x 398 x 134 mm
Weight	Weight 2310g	Weight 1798g