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Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron Q6 HE and Keychron V5 Max 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 Q6 HE QMK Wireless Custom Keyboard ISO Layout Collection
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Keychron V5 Max QMK Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard ISO Layout Collection

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  • Released in 2025
  • Has Magnetic, Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options
  • Available in a 100% layout
  • Built with the ISO-DE, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-UK, ISO, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ANSI layout standard
  • Utilizes Hall effect sensors
  • Enables rapid trigger functionality
  • Supports Wired, Wired only, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wireless connectivity
  • Runs at a 8000 Hz polling rate
  • Weighs about 2268 g
  • Sized at 31 x 446 x 137 mm
  • Made with a Aluminum, Metal case
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face, White, White South-face RGB lighting
  • Released in 2023
  • Has Tactile, Linear, Clicky switch options
  • Available in a 96% layout
  • Built with the ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-UK, ISO, ANSI layout standard
  • Provides dedicated media keys
  • Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity
  • Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate
  • Weighs about 925 g
  • Sized at 22 x 149 x 392 mm
  • Made with a ABS, Plastic case
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 99.7
  • Build Quality: 88.2
  • Productivity: 96.3
  • Customizability: 96.2
  • Portability: 55.5
Scores
  • Performance: 83.1
  • Build Quality: 86.4
  • Productivity: 97.4
  • Customizability: 99.5
  • Portability: 53.1
Name
Keychron Q6 HE
Name
Keychron V5 Max
Release year
2025
Release year
2023
Switch Options
Magnetic, Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Switch Options
Tactile, Linear, Clicky
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
100%
Layout Size
96%
Layout Standard
ISO-DE, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-UK, ISO, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ANSI
Layout Standard
ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-UK, ISO, 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, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wireless
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate
8000 Hz;1000 Hz
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Battery capacity
4000 mAh
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, White, White South-face
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Aluminum, Metal
Case Material
ABS, Plastic
Keycaps Material
PBT, ABS
Keycaps Material
PBT, ABS
Dimensions
31 x 446 x 137 mm
Dimensions
22 x 149 x 392 mm
Weight
2268g
Weight
925g
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