Compare Keychron R5 vs V3 Max Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron R5 and Keychron V3 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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Main differences	Released in 2026 Has Tactile, Linear switch options Available in a 96% layout Built with the ANSI layout standard Uses a Plate Mount mounting style Made with a ABS case	Released in 2024 Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options Available in a 80% layout Built with the ISO, ANSI layout standard Comes with a knob Supports VIA configuration Includes screw-in stabilizers Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style Weighs about 895 g Sized at 24 x 149 x 368 mm Made with a Plastic, ABS case
Score	Scores Performance: 78.6 Build Quality: 63.8 Productivity: 83.8 Customizability: 79.3 Portability: 54.2	Scores Performance: 83.6 Build Quality: 86.6 Productivity: 97.9 Customizability: 100 Portability: 73.7
Name	Name Keychron R5	Name Keychron V3 Max
Release year	Release year 2026	Release year 2024
Switch Options	Switch Options Tactile, Linear	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 96%	Layout Size 80%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ISO, ANSI
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 Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate	Polling Rate 1000 Hz	Polling Rate 1000 Hz
Battery capacity	Battery capacity 4000 mAh	Battery capacity 4000 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 Plate 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 Rgb, South-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material ABS	Case Material Plastic, ABS
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions -	Dimensions 24 x 149 x 368 mm
Weight	Weight -	Weight 895g