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ROG Strix Morph 96 Wireless

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Q5 HE 8K

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General

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Series

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Q HE 8K1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Product page and cart list it in the Q HE 8K series.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

X903 STRIX MORPH 96 WL/NXSMV2/US/ABSDS, X903 STRIX MORPH 96 WL/NXSWV29Retailer pagenetcodex.ph/product/asus-rog-strix-morph-96-wireless-custom-gaming-keyboard-nx-snow-v2-abs-x903-strix-morph-96-wl-nxsmv2-us-absdsRead 14 October 2026Philippine retailer SKU X903 STRIX MORPH 96 WL/NXSMV2/US/ABSDS, titled NX Snow V2, ABS. A second listing shows X903 STRIX MORPH 96 WL/NXSWV2, also with Snow V2. Neither listing links the code to a switch in a way that identifies the Storm V2 SKU, so the variants do not carry model numbers.

Q5HW-M1, Q5HW-P12Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboard.jsonRead 14 October 2026Store product data lists two SKUs: Q5HW-M1 (Black) and Q5HW-P1 (White).

GTIN / EAN

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4894979052575, 48949790525822Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboard.jsonRead 14 October 2026Barcodes of the same two SKUs from the store product data.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

January 202610Press articleithome.com/0/915/398.htmRead 14 October 2026Article dated 22 January 2026 reports the keyboard was unveiled at CES 2026. The exact first announcement day is not stated.

March 20265Press articlepcvenus.com/keychron-q5-he-8k-gaming-keyboard-8000hzRead 14 October 2026Article dated 6 March 2026 reports the launch.

Status

Available5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/asus-rog-strix-morph-96-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review text: available now.

Available6Press articlemechkeys.com/blogs/news/keychron-announces-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboard-with-8k-polling-rateRead 14 October 2026Article dated 6 March 2026: the keyboard is now available through Keychron. The store page shows the Black SKU as backordered on the access date.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$139.995Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/asus-rog-strix-morph-96-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: MSRP 139.99, US dollars. US prices exclude tax. Dot Esports, GamingTrend and CGMagazine give the same figure.

$239.991Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026US store regular price $239.99 for the Fully Assembled Knob Black and White. The press launch reports of 6 March 2026 give the same price.5Press articlepcvenus.com/keychron-q5-he-8k-gaming-keyboard-8000hzRead 14 October 2026Article: $239.99.6Press articlemechkeys.com/blogs/news/keychron-announces-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboard-with-8k-polling-rateRead 14 October 2026Article: priced at $239.99, available through Keychron.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/asus-rog-strix-morph-96-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026US price. The review is from a US outlet.

US1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026US store page with USD prices.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wireless/specRead 14 October 2026

Black, White2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboard.jsonRead 14 October 2026Color options Black and White.

Segment

Gaming1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026Listed under ROG Gaming Keyboards.

Gaming1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Maker text: a wired magnetic switch custom gaming keyboard.

Sold asiParts fitted when sold. A complete keyboard includes switches and keycaps. Barebones includes neither.

Complete1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026

Complete1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Reference is the Fully Assembled Knob type. No barebone option is on the page.

Layout

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Form factoriLayout size or shape. A percentage describes the layout, not the number of keys.

96 % (1800)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026Spec page: size 96 percent. Stored as the 1800 layout, which the schema defines as the 96 percent layout.

96 % (1800)1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Specs: layout 96 percent. Stored as the 1800 layout, which the schema defines as the 96 percent layout.

Layout standardiPhysical key layout standards sold for this model. Regional language names are listed separately.

ANSI3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Accessory/Keyboard_Mouse/ROG_Strix_Morph_96_Wireless/Q27270_X903_ROG_Strix_MORPH_96_Wireless_QSG_WEB_2.pdfRead 14 October 2026Top view labelled US layout. ISO versions are sold too, for example the ISO-DE unit reviewed by Igor's Lab. They are not covered.

ANSI4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q5_HE_8K_User_Manul.pdfRead 14 October 2026Overview diagram shows a horizontal Enter key. The maker plate file is for the US layout. The ISO collection tag on the site is a different SKU and is not covered.

Regional layouts

US3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Accessory/Keyboard_Mouse/ROG_Strix_Morph_96_Wireless/Q27270_X903_ROG_Strix_MORPH_96_Wireless_QSG_WEB_2.pdfRead 14 October 2026

US ANSI4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q5_HE_8K_User_Manul.pdfRead 14 October 2026US layout, ANSI.

Keys in regional layoutiPhysical typing and function keys in the stated regional layout. Separate media buttons, macro buttons and rotary controls are excluded. A Touch ID or Lock key in a key row counts, as on Apple keyboards.

993Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Accessory/Keyboard_Mouse/ROG_Strix_Morph_96_Wireless/Q27270_X903_ROG_Strix_MORPH_96_Wireless_QSG_WEB_2.pdfRead 14 October 2026Counted on the US layout top view: 18 + 18 + 18 + 16 + 17 + 12 = 99, not counting the knob. An Alza listing also says 99 keys.

1014Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q5_HE_8K_User_Manul.pdfRead 14 October 2026Counted on the Windows layer diagram: 17 + 19 + 19 + 17 + 17 + 12 = 101, not counting the knob. The top row has Esc, F1 to F12, Del and three shape keys.

Key legends for

Windows, macOS5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/asus-rog-strix-morph-96-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Secondary legends are printed on the sides of the keycaps for onboard media and lighting control and for macOS users. Quick start guide key legends show Windows and Mac symbols.

Windows, macOS1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Keycaps include Mac and Windows keycaps.

Numpad

Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Accessory/Keyboard_Mouse/ROG_Strix_Morph_96_Wireless/Q27270_X903_ROG_Strix_MORPH_96_Wireless_QSG_WEB_2.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q5_HE_8K_User_Manul.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Function row

Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Accessory/Keyboard_Mouse/ROG_Strix_Morph_96_Wireless/Q27270_X903_ROG_Strix_MORPH_96_Wireless_QSG_WEB_2.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q5_HE_8K_User_Manul.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Dedicated arrow keys

Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Accessory/Keyboard_Mouse/ROG_Strix_Morph_96_Wireless/Q27270_X903_ROG_Strix_MORPH_96_Wireless_QSG_WEB_2.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q5_HE_8K_User_Manul.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Navigation keysiAvailability of Home, End, Page Up and Page Down as dedicated keys or through an Fn layer.

Compact3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Accessory/Keyboard_Mouse/ROG_Strix_Morph_96_Wireless/Q27270_X903_ROG_Strix_MORPH_96_Wireless_QSG_WEB_2.pdfRead 14 October 2026Home, Page Up and Page Down are dedicated keys. End is on Fn + Home and on numpad 1.

Compact4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q5_HE_8K_User_Manul.pdfRead 14 October 2026Dedicated Del, Page Up, Page Down and Home. There is no End key.

Key stagger

Row-staggered3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Accessory/Keyboard_Mouse/ROG_Strix_Morph_96_Wireless/Q27270_X903_ROG_Strix_MORPH_96_Wireless_QSG_WEB_2.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Row-staggered4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q5_HE_8K_User_Manul.pdfRead 14 October 2026Standard row-staggered layout in the diagrams.

Bottom row

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Low profile

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No1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Standard height. The maker describes the OSA profile as similar in height to OEM.

Switches

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Switch sensing technologyiKey sensing technology. Hall effect and TMR are different sensor types. A mixed board is identified explicitly. Magnetic switch housing alone does not identify the sensor.

Mechanical1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026

TMR1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Maker: powered by TMR technology with contactless sensing. The switch family is called magnetic.

Switch feel

Linear, Clicky1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026Page shows two switch options, ROG NX Snow V2 (refined linear) and ROG NX Storm V2 (refined clicky).

Linear3Maker product pagekeychron.com/cdn/shop/files/Q-HE-8K-Keychron-Ultra-Fast-Lime-Magnetic-Switch.pngRead 14 October 2026Switch card on the product page: switch type linear.

Switch maker

ASUS1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026

Keychron1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

Switch models

ROG NX Snow V2, ROG NX Storm V21Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026Switch section lists SNOW V2 and STORM V2. The ASUS launch article says to choose from the two switch options.

Keychron Ultra-fast Lime Magnetic Switch1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

Switch stem

MX cross6Reviewigorslab.de/en/asus-rog-strix-morph-96-wireless-keyboard-review-modular-96-keyboard-with-hot-swap-gasket-mount-and-tri-mode-in-progress/2Read 14 October 2026Review of the ISO-DE unit with NX Snow V2: POM composite stem with a standard cross stem.

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Actuation forceiForce at the point where a key registers. Initial spring force is not actuation force. Adjustable switches require a stated actuation setting.

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Bottom-out forceiForce at the end of the switch travel. It is not the initial spring force or the tactile peak.

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55gf3Maker product pagekeychron.com/cdn/shop/files/Q-HE-8K-Keychron-Ultra-Fast-Lime-Magnetic-Switch.pngRead 14 October 2026Switch card: 55 g end force. The card also lists a 30 g start force, which is not an actuation force and is not stored.

Tactile bump forceiPeak force of the tactile bump. It is not the force at initial movement or at bottom-out.

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Actuation pointiDistance before a key registers. For adjustable boards, the default profile or setting is stated in the source note.

1.8mm1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026Switch section: 1.8 mm actuation point for both Snow V2 and Storm V2.

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Total travel

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Rated keystrokes

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100million3Maker product pagekeychron.com/cdn/shop/files/Q-HE-8K-Keychron-Ultra-Fast-Lime-Magnetic-Switch.pngRead 14 October 2026Switch card: 100 million clicks lifespan. The Lime switch page also says up to 100 million clicks.

Factory-lubed switches

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026Snow V2: each switch is factory-lubed. Storm V2: factory pre-lubing.

Yes3Maker product pagekeychron.com/cdn/shop/files/Q-HE-8K-Keychron-Ultra-Fast-Lime-Magnetic-Switch.pngRead 14 October 2026Switch card: pre-lubed from factory.

Adjustable actuation

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Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

Actuation rangeiSelectable actuation distances. These are settings, not a measured usable travel range.

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Min0.1Max3.35mm1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Adjustable actuation points 0.1 to 3.35 mm.

Actuation stepiSmallest documented increment between selectable actuation settings.

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0.01mm1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Maker: 0.01 mm sensitivity. Stored as the finest selectable step.

Per-key actuationiActuation can be configured individually for supported keys. The source note identifies any excluded keys.

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Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Maker: customize each key with adjusting actuation points.

Rapid trigger

No5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/asus-rog-strix-morph-96-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Mechanical keyboard, not magnetic. No Hall effect features such as Rapid Trigger. Basic-tutorials says the same.

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

Minimum rapid trigger movementiSmallest selectable movement used to reset or reactivate a key. This is a setting, not measured accuracy.

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0.01mm1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Specs: sensitivity 0.01 mm. Stored as the finest selectable movement. Press and reset distances are set in Keychron Launcher.

Multi-action keys

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Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Dynamic Keystrokes: up to 4 actions per key by press depth.

SOCD handling

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026Speed Tap (SOCD) mode. The last input of two opposing keys wins. Off by default, Fn + Tab turns it on according to the page text.

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Last Key Priority (LKP) and Snap Click. Both are off by default.

Analog inputiCan send variable gamepad or joystick input. Magnetic sensing or adjustable actuation alone does not establish analog output.

No8Reviewbasic-tutorials.com/reviews/peripherals/asus-rog-strix-morph-96-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review lists no Hall effect, no TMR, no Rapid Trigger and no analog inputs.

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Analog Mode gives variable inputs like a game controller. Series table lists Gamepad Analog.

Hot-swap socketsiSwitches can be replaced without soldering. Magnetic compatibility must be checked separately.

5-pin1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026Maker: hot-swappable switches that can be installed or replaced without soldering. The pin type is from the Tom's Hardware review.5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/asus-rog-strix-morph-96-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Hot-swappable PCB that accepts both 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches. Stored as 5-pin because a 5-pin socket takes both.

Magnetic1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Magnetic sockets. The page says it supports hot-swapping with Keychron Lime and Gateron Jade magnetic switches.

Compatible switches

3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/asus-rog-strix-morph-96-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026

Keychron Lime and Gateron Jade magnetic switches1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Footnote on the page: supports hot-swapping with Keychron Lime and Gateron Jade magnetic switches.

Stabilizers

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PCB screw-in1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Specs: screw-in PCB stabilizer.

Factory-lubed stabilizers

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Keycaps

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Keycap material

ABS1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026Maker names ABS doubleshot keycaps.

PBT1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

Legend method

Doubleshot1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026

Doubleshot1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

Keycap profile

Cherry5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/asus-rog-strix-morph-96-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Keycaps are low profile, Cherry profile or close. The Lester Chan spec list says Cherry Profile. GadReview calls it OEM profile. Stored as Cherry.

OSA1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Maker names the profile OSA, similar in height to OEM with an SA-like shape.

Keycap thickness

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Shine-through legendsiLight passes through the legends. Translucent keycap sides alone do not count.

No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026Maker note on the keycap image: non-translucent keycaps. The three extra ROG keycaps are translucent but are accessories.

No1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Maker: south-facing RGB works with premium non-shine-through PBT keycaps.

Performance

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Polling rate per connectioniDocumented report rates for each connection. Required receivers or optional adapters are identified in the row and source note.

AASUS ROG Strix Morph 96 Wireless

Connection	Polling rate (Hz)	Receiver or adapter
USB (wired)	1,000	Not available
2.4 GHz	1,000	Included 2.4 GHz receiver

Source2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wireless/specRead 14 October 2026USB report rate 1000 Hz. The page does not name a connection. Stored for wired. The 2.4 GHz row is from the Igor's Lab review.6Reviewigorslab.de/en/asus-rog-strix-morph-96-wireless-keyboard-review-modular-96-keyboard-with-hot-swap-gasket-mount-and-tri-mode-in-progress/2Read 14 October 2026The latency page of the same review labels the 2.4 GHz dongle test as 1,000 Hz. Stored as a 2.4 GHz row. The maker spec states only a USB report rate of 1000 Hz.

BKeychron Q5 HE 8K

Connection	Polling rate (Hz)
USB (wired)	125
USB (wired)	250
USB (wired)	500
USB (wired)	1,000
USB (wired)	2,000
USB (wired)	4,000
USB (wired)	8,000

Source1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Specs: 8000 Hz, 4000 Hz and 1000 Hz. The 8K rate is wired only. The lower rates are from the user manual.4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q5_HE_8K_User_Manul.pdfRead 14 October 2026Toggle switch can be set to 1K, 2K or 8K. Launcher supports 0.125K, 0.25K, 0.5K, 1K, 2K, 2K and 8K. The second 2K is read as the 4K rate listed on the product page. Default is 1K.

Max polling rate

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

8,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

Polling rate (wired)

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

8,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

Polling rate (2.4 GHz)

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

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Polling rate (Bluetooth)

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Scan rateiHow often the keyboard reads its switches. A USB report rate does not establish a scan rate.

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256kHz1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Maker: up to a 256 kHz single-key scanning rate.

Input latency (claimed)iMaker-published input or response latency with conditions in the source note. Do not calculate this from polling rate.

1.8ms1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026Comparison chart: click latency in wireless mode 1.8 ms, against 4.8 ms for an unnamed Competitor K. The connection, polling rate and test method are not stated beyond wireless mode.

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Key rollover per connectioniKeys registered simultaneously over the stated connection. Connection is omitted if the source does not specify it.

AASUS ROG Strix Morph 96 Wireless

Rollover
NKRO

Source2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wireless/specRead 14 October 2026N Key Rollover, connection not stated.

BKeychron Q5 HE 8K

Connection	Rollover
USB (wired)	NKRO

Source1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Specs: N-Key Rollover yes. The keyboard is wired only.

Anti-ghosting

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wireless/specRead 14 October 2026Anti-Ghosting field reads N Key Rollover.

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Adjustable debounce

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Minimum debounce

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Measured

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Latency per connection (measured)iReviewer measurements for one tested setup per row. Settings and test method are stated in the source note. Missing conditions are not inferred.

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Actuation point (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Total travel (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Operating force (measured)iReviewer-measured force at actuation. The switch and actuation setting are stated in the source note.

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Typing noise (measured)iReviewer-measured A-weighted typing sound level. Measurement distance and conditions are stated in the source note.

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Battery life (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Weight (measured)iReviewer-measured keyboard weight without cable or wrist rest. The tested configuration is stated in the source note.

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Connectivity

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Connections

USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wireless/specRead 14 October 2026Connectivity: USB 2.0 (Type-C to Type-A), Bluetooth 5.1, RF 2.4 GHz.

USB (wired)1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

Wireless technology

ROG SpeedNova1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026ROG SpeedNova wireless technology in 2.4 GHz mode.

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Bluetooth

5.12Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wireless/specRead 14 October 2026

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Bluetooth device slots

31Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth connects up to three devices at the same time.

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Devices it can switch betweeniDistinct device connections available for switching. Do not infer this by adding wireless modes or paired Bluetooth slots.

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Device switchingiControl used to switch between paired device hosts. Connection-mode and OS switches are described separately.

Keys3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Accessory/Keyboard_Mouse/ROG_Strix_Morph_96_Wireless/Q27270_X903_ROG_Strix_MORPH_96_Wireless_QSG_WEB_2.pdfRead 14 October 2026Fn + 8, 9 or 0 select Bluetooth host 1, 2 or 3. Fn + 7 for 3 seconds starts pairing.

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Receiver connector

USB-A5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/asus-rog-strix-morph-96-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: 2.4 GHz wireless USB-A dongle stored on the back of the board.

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Receiver storage in keyboard

Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Accessory/Keyboard_Mouse/ROG_Strix_Morph_96_Wireless/Q27270_X903_ROG_Strix_MORPH_96_Wireless_QSG_WEB_2.pdfRead 14 October 2026Setup step: remove the wireless dongle from the keyboard.5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/asus-rog-strix-morph-96-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026

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Receiver shared with other devices

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026Page text: the ROG Omni Receiver connects one compatible keyboard and one compatible mouse with one USB receiver.

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Wireless range

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Detachable cable

Yes5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/asus-rog-strix-morph-96-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q5_HE_8K_User_Manul.pdfRead 14 October 2026Type-C cable and a Type-A to Type-C adapter are listed as separate items. The overview shows a Type-C port.

Port on keyboard

USB-C2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wireless/specRead 14 October 2026USB 2.0 (Type-C to Type-A). The keyboard end is Type-C.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Accessory/Keyboard_Mouse/ROG_Strix_Morph_96_Wireless/Q27270_X903_ROG_Strix_MORPH_96_Wireless_QSG_WEB_2.pdfRead 14 October 2026

USB-C4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q5_HE_8K_User_Manul.pdfRead 14 October 2026Overview: Type-C port on the side.

Cable plug

USB-A2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wireless/specRead 14 October 2026USB 2.0 (Type-C to Type-A). The host end is Type-A.

USB-C4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q5_HE_8K_User_Manul.pdfRead 14 October 2026In the box: Type-C cable and a Type-A to Type-C adapter. The cable itself ends in Type-C at the host.

Cable

Rubber5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/asus-rog-strix-morph-96-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 6.5 ft or 2 m, detachable, rubber, USB-C to USB-A. Lester Chan calls it non-braided.

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Cable length

2m5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/asus-rog-strix-morph-96-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026

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USB passthrough

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Works withiSystems on which the keyboard works. Configuration software may have narrower system support.

Windows, macOS2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wireless/specRead 14 October 2026macOS 10.11 or later and Windows 11.

Windows, macOS, Linux1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Specs: macOS, Windows and Linux.

Consoles

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Battery

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Battery type

Li-ion3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Accessory/Keyboard_Mouse/ROG_Strix_Morph_96_Wireless/Q27270_X903_ROG_Strix_MORPH_96_Wireless_QSG_WEB_2.pdfRead 14 October 2026The safety page carries a lithium-ion battery warning and lists an operating voltage of 3.4 to 4.2 V.

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Number of batteriesiNumber of replaceable AA or AAA cells required. Internal rechargeable battery packs are not counted here.

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Battery capacity

3,000mAh7Reviewlesterchan.net/blog/2026/06/04/asus-rog-strix-morph-96-wireless-gaming-keyboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review spec list: battery 3,000 mAh. Single source. No other source states a capacity and none contradicts it. The same list gives 500+ hours (2.4 GHz, RGB off), 100+ hours (2.4 GHz, RGB on), 750 hours (Bluetooth, RGB off) and 110 hours (Bluetooth, RGB on).

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User-replaceable battery

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Battery life per mode (claimed)iMaker estimates. Store one published native duration unit per row: hours, days or months. Days and months describe calendar use including idle time, not continuous runtime. Do not convert calendar estimates into hours. Connection, lighting and polling rate are included only when published. Brightness, workload, screen status, sleep settings and up-to qualifiers go in the source note.

AASUS ROG Strix Morph 96 Wireless

Connection	Lighting	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	Off	590
2.4 GHz	On	100
Bluetooth	Off	750
Bluetooth	On	110

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026Battery chart: 100+ hours with default lighting and 590+ hours without lighting. The chart does not name the connection. The connectivity text separately says up to 500+ hours in 2.4 GHz RF mode with RGB off. Stored as 590 and 100 for 2.4 GHz, the connection that Tom's Hardware attributes them to. Bluetooth rows come from Tom's Hardware.5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/asus-rog-strix-morph-96-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Asus rates 590 hours over 2.4 GHz with lighting off and about 100 hours with lighting on. In Bluetooth mode about 750 hours with lighting off and 110 hours with lighting on. These are maker figures reported by the review, not measurements.

BKeychron Q5 HE 8K

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Longest battery life (claimed)iLongest maker estimate published in hours across the listed modes. Rows published in days or months do not contribute. Conditions can differ between products.

750h=CalculatedFrom Battery life per mode (claimed)

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Battery life, lighting offiLongest maker estimate published in hours with lighting off. Calendar-day and calendar-month estimates are not converted and do not contribute.

750h=CalculatedFrom Battery life per mode (claimed)

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Battery life, lighting oniLongest maker estimate published in hours with lighting enabled. Calendar-day and calendar-month estimates are not converted and do not contribute. Brightness and display conditions are stated in the source note.

110h=CalculatedFrom Battery life per mode (claimed)

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Battery life, backlight on (claimed)iLongest maker up-to estimate published in calendar days with backlighting enabled. Includes idle time and the source-defined usage pattern, not continuous runtime. Brightness, workload, connection and sleep conditions remain in the table and source note. Hours and months are not converted.

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Battery life, backlight off (claimed)iLongest maker up-to estimate published in calendar months with backlighting off. Includes idle time and the source-defined usage pattern, not continuous runtime. Workload, connection and sleep conditions remain in the table and source note. Hours and days are not converted.

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Charging port

USB-C3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Accessory/Keyboard_Mouse/ROG_Strix_Morph_96_Wireless/Q27270_X903_ROG_Strix_MORPH_96_Wireless_QSG_WEB_2.pdfRead 14 October 2026Feature list: USB Type-C port. A charger of 3.5 to 10 W gives maximum charging speed.

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Full charge timeiPublished time for a full charge. Approximate times remain qualified in the source note.

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Quick charge

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Use while charging

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026Maker: charge and play simultaneously in wired USB mode.

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Solar charging

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Battery indicator

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Build

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Case material

CNC-machined aluminum top cover with plastic bottom case1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026Maker: CNC-machined aluminum top cover. The plastic bottom case is from the Tom's Hardware review, which also says the sides are plastic.5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/asus-rog-strix-morph-96-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026

6063 aluminum1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Maker: the entire metal body is crafted from 6063 aluminum.

Plate material

Polycarbonate1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026Translucent polycarbonate (PC) positioning plate.

Aluminium1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

Mount style

Gasket1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026Gasket mount and dampening layers with silicone layers.

Gasket1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Maker: double-gasket design. Gaskets on the plate plus silicone pads between the top and bottom cases.

Flex cuts in PCB

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Sound dampeningiDampening layers the maker or a review names. Foam whose position in the stack is not stated is foam. Films, pads and silicone parts that fit no other option are other.

Foam, position not stated, Other1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026Maker lists a silicone foam that cushions every switch and a silicone pad that absorbs echoes. Tom's Hardware counts two layers of dampening material in the case. The exact positions are not stated, so the foam is stored as foam and the silicone pad as other.

Case foam, Foam, position not stated, Other1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Maker lists a sound absorbing foam, latex bottom foams and a bottom case acoustic foam. The series table lists EVA foam, EPDM film, bottom case PET film and a silicone bottom pad for the 8K edition. The two lists differ. Stored as case foam, foam for the sound absorbing foam of unstated position and other.

Typing anglesiKeyboard slope for each supported foot position, starting with the lowest. An adjustable-foot count does not establish angles. When the maker publishes only the angle with the feet out, that angle is stored alone.

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5.3°1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Specs: angle 5.3 degrees. The same table gives a feet height of 1.24 mm while the manual says 2.4 mm. The angle is the same in both.

Spill resistant

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IP rating

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Lighting

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Backlight

RGB per key1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026

RGB per key1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026South-facing RGB LED with per-key RGB.

LED position

South-facing1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026South-facing PCB.

South-facing1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

Lighting zones

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Brightness levelsiSelectable onboard brightness steps. The source note states whether the off position is included.

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Side or underglow lighting

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026Light bars along both sides of the keyboard.

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Lighting sensors

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Lighting sync

AURA Sync2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wireless/specRead 14 October 2026AURA Sync: yes.

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Controls

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Media keysiPlayback controlled by separate buttons, an Fn layer or a multifunction knob/rocker. Volume controls are listed separately, and knob presses are excluded from the separate media-button count.

Multifunction control1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026Multi-function button and wheel control media playback, volume and lighting. No separate playback buttons.

Fn layer4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q5_HE_8K_User_Manul.pdfRead 14 October 2026Mute, volume, previous, play and next are on the F row with Fn. Shared keys, not separate buttons.

Separate media buttonsiSeparate physical buttons for playback or mute, counted once each. Fn shortcuts, macro buttons, knob presses and roller presses are excluded.

01Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026Multi-function button and wheel only. The button cycles the knob functions and is not a playback button. Knob presses are excluded.

04Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q5_HE_8K_User_Manul.pdfRead 14 October 2026No separate media buttons in the diagrams. The knob press is excluded.

Volume control

Knob1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026

Knob4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q5_HE_8K_User_Manul.pdfRead 14 October 2026Overview shows a knob in the top right. On the Windows layer diagram the knob press is labelled Mute. The key description table lists Vol+ and Vol-. The default rotation function is not spelled out. Fn plus knob rotation changes the backlight brightness.

Knobs

11Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026

14Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q5_HE_8K_User_Manul.pdfRead 14 October 2026Overview: knob, number 1.

Programmable knob

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026Maker: the knob is customizable via Gear Link. Tom's Hardware says three preset functions cannot be modified and a fourth function can.

Yes5Press articlepcvenus.com/keychron-q5-he-8k-gaming-keyboard-8000hzRead 14 October 2026Article: a programmable rotary knob.

Knob press

Yes5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/asus-rog-strix-morph-96-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Clickable knob: click mutes, plays or pauses, or sets brightness, depending on the function.

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q5_HE_8K_User_Manul.pdfRead 14 October 2026Backlight setting: Fn + knob (press) turns the backlight on or off.

Separate macro keysiSeparate physical keys or buttons intended for macros. Excludes ordinary remappable keys, media buttons and a dedicated software-launch button.

03Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Accessory/Keyboard_Mouse/ROG_Strix_Morph_96_Wireless/Q27270_X903_ROG_Strix_MORPH_96_Wireless_QSG_WEB_2.pdfRead 14 October 2026The top view and feature list show no separate macro keys.

35Press articlepcvenus.com/keychron-q5-he-8k-gaming-keyboard-8000hzRead 14 October 2026Article: dedicated macro keys above the numpad. The three shape keys (circle, triangle, square) sit above the numpad. The Windows layer diagram labels them F13, F14 and F15. The maker pages do not call them macro keys.

Built-in screen

None3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Accessory/Keyboard_Mouse/ROG_Strix_Morph_96_Wireless/Q27270_X903_ROG_Strix_MORPH_96_Wireless_QSG_WEB_2.pdfRead 14 October 2026The top view and feature list show no screen.

None4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q5_HE_8K_User_Manul.pdfRead 14 October 2026The overview shows no screen.

Touchpad

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Fingerprint reader

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OS mode switch

Key combination1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026Page: toggle between Windows and macOS modes. The key combination is in the quick start guide and the Tom's Hardware review.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Accessory/Keyboard_Mouse/ROG_Strix_Morph_96_Wireless/Q27270_X903_ROG_Strix_MORPH_96_Wireless_QSG_WEB_2.pdfRead 14 October 2026Key legend Mac/PC mode on the Tab key with Fn.5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/asus-rog-strix-morph-96-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Fn + Tab switches between PC and Mac mode.

Switch4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q5_HE_8K_User_Manul.pdfRead 14 October 2026Win Mac (OS toggle) on the side. Mac/iOS and Windows/Android positions.

Windows key lock

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Software

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Software

Gear Link2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wireless/specRead 14 October 2026

Keychron Launcher1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

Software runs on

Web1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026Gear Link is a web-based app that runs in a browser with no installation. Tom's Hardware notes that macros and some knob actions need an extra Gear Link Companion app on Windows.

Web1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Keychron Launcher web app in a current Chrome, Opera or Edge browser, with the keyboard connected by cable.

Open firmware

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Onboard memory

Yes5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/asus-rog-strix-morph-96-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: onboard storage yes.

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q5_HE_8K_User_Manul.pdfRead 14 October 2026Custom configurations are retained after power-off. Profile switching works with the physical toggle without software.

Onboard profilesiProfiles stored on the keyboard, including fixed defaults when the maker counts them. Software-only profiles are excluded.

63Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Accessory/Keyboard_Mouse/ROG_Strix_Morph_96_Wireless/Q27270_X903_ROG_Strix_MORPH_96_Wireless_QSG_WEB_2.pdfRead 14 October 2026Profile switch Fn + 1 to 6, with 6 as the default. The same page lists Bluetooth hosts on Fn + 8, 9 and 0.4Press releaserog.asus.com/us/articles/gaming-keyboards-gaming-mice/the-rog-strix-morph-96-wireless-an-excellent-base-for-your-custom-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Article confirms profile switching from the keyboard. The count of 6 is from the quick start guide.

34Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q5_HE_8K_User_Manul.pdfRead 14 October 2026Three-position switch selects the profiles Default, Gaming and Gamepad.

Macros

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026Spec page: all keys programmable.

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Launcher: customize any macro command, shortcut or key combination.

Macros stored onboardiRecorded command sequences run from keyboard storage without the configuration app. Onboard lighting or remapping alone does not establish this.

Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Accessory/Keyboard_Mouse/ROG_Strix_Morph_96_Wireless/Q27270_X903_ROG_Strix_MORPH_96_Wireless_QSG_WEB_2.pdfRead 14 October 2026On-the-fly macro recording: Fn + Left Alt starts and ends the recording on the keyboard.4Press releaserog.asus.com/us/articles/gaming-keyboards-gaming-mice/the-rog-strix-morph-96-wireless-an-excellent-base-for-your-custom-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Article: switch profiles, record macros and adjust other functions from the keyboard, no software required.

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Key remapping

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026FAQ: customize RGB lighting and key functions through Gear Link.

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Launcher: remap keys.

LayersiTotal key mapping layers including the base layer. Lighting effect layers and profile slots are excluded.

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44Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q5_HE_8K_User_Manul.pdfRead 14 October 2026Four layers: layer 0 and 1 for Mac, layer 2 and 3 for Windows.

User firmware updates

Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Accessory/Keyboard_Mouse/ROG_Strix_Morph_96_Wireless/Q27270_X903_ROG_Strix_MORPH_96_Wireless_QSG_WEB_2.pdfRead 14 October 2026Quick start text: use Gear Link at gearlink.asus.com to update the keyboard firmware and customize it.

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q5_HE_8K_User_Manul.pdfRead 14 October 2026Firmware update tab in Keychron Launcher with the keyboard plugged in.

Ergonomics

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Wrist rest

None8Reviewbasic-tutorials.com/reviews/peripherals/asus-rog-strix-morph-96-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review lists no palm rest in the scope of delivery. The maker box list has none either.

None1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026The Fully Assembled box has no palm rest. A silicone palm rest is sold separately.

Wrist rest material

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Tenting

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Tenting angles

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiKeyboard body dimensions with fitted keycaps, without wrist rest and with feet folded. Any different measurement condition is stated in the source note. Width is the longest side, depth runs front to back and height is the thickness. Map by size when the maker's labels differ.

Width398Depth134Height39mm(15.7 × 5.3 × 1.5 in)2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wireless/specRead 14 October 2026Published as 398 x 134 x 39 mm. The measurement conditions are not stated. Tom's Hardware lists the same figures as length, width and height.

Width408.1Depth144.8Height46.8Front height30.6mm(16.1 × 5.7 × 1.8 × 1.2 in)4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q5_HE_8K_User_Manul.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications page: width 144.8 mm, length 408.1 mm. Back height 46.8 mm and front height 30.6 mm with keycaps installed (31.8 mm and 20.7 mm without keycaps). Whether the feet are folded is not stated.

Dimensions with wrist rest

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Keyboard weightiKeyboard without cable or wrist rest. Weights that include accessories cannot be stored here. A cable that cannot be removed is included. Replaceable batteries are included, as built-in batteries are.

1,125g(2.5 lb)2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wireless/specRead 14 October 20261125 g without cable.

2,301g(5.1 lb)1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 20262301 g plus or minus 10 g.

Weight including wrist restiKeyboard plus supplied wrist rest, excluding packaging. The source note identifies any included cable.

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Box dimensions

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Box weightiOne retail package including its contents. A multi-unit shipping carton weight is excluded.

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Certifications

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Platform certifications

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

ROG Strix Morph 96 Wireless, 2 in 1 ROG Keycap and switch puller, 3 x ROG-themed translucent keycaps, Ctrl keycap, USB extender, Torx Wrench, USB cable, ROG sticker, Quick start guide, Warranty booklet2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wireless/specRead 14 October 2026Contents list on the spec page. The 2.4 GHz receiver is stored in the keyboard and is not in the list.

Fully assembled keyboard with aluminum case, PCB, aluminum plate, sound absorbing foam, latex bottom pad and bottom case acoustic foam, 16 gaskets (12 installed and 4 in the box), 7 sets of stabilizers, PBT double-shot keycaps (Mac and Windows), Magnetic switches, Type-C cable, Type-A to Type-C adapter, Keycap and switch puller, Screwdriver, Hex key4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q5_HE_8K_User_Manul.pdfRead 14 October 2026Fully Assembled Version page.

Cables included

AASUS ROG Strix Morph 96 Wireless

Type	Count
USB-C to USB-A cable	1

Source5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/asus-rog-strix-morph-96-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026In the box: 2 m rubber USB-C to USB-A cable.

BKeychron Q5 HE 8K

Type	Count
Type-C cable	1

Source4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q5_HE_8K_User_Manul.pdfRead 14 October 2026Type-C cable. The Type-A to Type-C adapter is not a cable and is only in the box list.

Spare switches

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Links

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Product page

rog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wireless1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026

www.keychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboard1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

Spec sheet

rog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wireless/spec2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wireless/specRead 14 October 2026

www.keychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboard1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

Manual

dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Accessory/Keyboard_Mouse/ROG_Strix_Morph_96_Wireless/Q27270_X903_ROG_Strix_MORPH_96_Wireless_QSG_WEB_2.pdf3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Accessory/Keyboard_Mouse/ROG_Strix_Morph_96_Wireless/Q27270_X903_ROG_Strix_MORPH_96_Wireless_QSG_WEB_2.pdfRead 14 October 2026Two-page multilingual quick start guide, model X903. It is the only maker manual found.

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q5_HE_8K_User_Manul.pdf4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q5_HE_8K_User_Manul.pdfRead 14 October 202636-page multilingual PDF. It is scanned images, so values were read from the page images. The file name on the maker store is spelled Manul.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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1year7Maker product pagekeychron.com/pages/warrantyRead 14 October 2026Unless stated otherwise the warranty period is twelve months. The page lists the Q HE series. The HE 8K edition is not named separately. Global page, the market is not named.

Both are also in the API. Back to all keyboards.