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Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron V1 HE and Keychron V5 Ultra 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 V1 HE Magnetic Switch Keyboard (Limited Edition to Specific Region)
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Keychron V5 Ultra 8K Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard

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  • Available in a 75% layout
  • Utilizes Hall effect sensors
  • Enables rapid trigger functionality
  • Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate
  • Weighs about 1031 g
  • Sized at 31 x 148 x 329 mm
  • Made with a ABS case
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, North-face, Rgb North-face RGB lighting
  • Available in a 96% layout
  • Comes with a knob
  • Provides dedicated media keys
  • Includes screw-in stabilizers
  • Runs at a 8000 Hz polling rate
  • Weighs about 983 g
  • Sized at 30 x 392 x 149 mm
  • Made with a Metal, Plastic, ABS case
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, White, South-face, Rgb South-face, White South-face RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 92.6
  • Build Quality: 76.1
  • Productivity: 89.5
  • Customizability: 87.8
  • Portability: 83.1
Scores
  • Performance: 91.2
  • Build Quality: 82.2
  • Productivity: 97.6
  • Customizability: 95.2
  • Portability: 56.3
Name
Keychron V1 HE
Name
Keychron V5 Ultra
Release year
2026
Release year
2026
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
75%
Layout Size
96%
Layout Standard
ANSI
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
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Polling Rate
8000 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, North-face
Backlight
 
Rgb, White, South-face, White South-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
ABS
Case Material
Metal, Plastic, ABS
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
PBT
Dimensions
31 x 148 x 329 mm
Dimensions
30 x 392 x 149 mm
Weight
1031g
Weight
983g
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