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Keychron R5 96% Wireless RGB Keyboard
MK Typist PBT Double Shot keycaps, Type C USB, Programmable, 16 Layout Mechanical Keyboard

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  • Released in 2026
  • Has Tactile, Linear switch options
  • Supports hot-swappable switches
  • Available in a 96% layout
  • Built with the ANSI layout standard
  • Compatible with both Mac and Windows
  • Supports QMK firmware
  • Has built-in sound dampening
  • Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity
  • Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate
  • Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery
  • Made with a ABS case
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
  • Released in 2023
  • Has Tactile, Linear, Clicky, Silent switch options
  • Available in a 100% layout
  • Built with the ANSI, Colemak, Dvorak, Workman layout standard
  • Supports Wired, Wired only connectivity
  • Made with a Plastic case
  • Offers No RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 79.1
  • Build Quality: 63.7
  • Productivity: 84
  • Customizability: 79
  • Portability: 54.2
Scores
  • Performance: 56.9
  • Build Quality: 46.4
  • Productivity: 49.6
  • Customizability: 42.8
  • Portability: 42.3
Name
Keychron R5
Name
Rog Typist
Release year
2026
Release year
2023
Switch Options
Tactile, Linear
Switch Options
Tactile, Linear, Clicky, Silent
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
96%
Layout Size
100%
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Standard
ANSI, Colemak, Dvorak, Workman
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
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Connection
Wired, Wired only
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Polling Rate
-
Battery capacity
4000 mAh
Battery capacity
-
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
Plate Mount
Mount Style
Plate Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face
Backlight
 
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
ABS
Case Material
Plastic
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
PBT
Dimensions
-
Dimensions
-
Weight
-
Weight
-
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