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AULA F99 Max vs Keychron Q5 HE 8K

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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.

AULA-F99MAX-BK-Reaper, AULA-F99MAX-LDBLWH-Reaper, AULA-F99MAX-SP-BK-Reaper-BPPM, AULA-F99MAX-WHRPK-Reaper3Maker product pageepomaker.com/products/epomaker-x-aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026SKUs of the four colour options in the public product payload. None carries a barcode.

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.

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

Status

Available1Maker product pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026Page is live and all four options are in stock on the access date.

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.

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$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.

US1Maker product pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026Store page priced in USD. Ships worldwide. Stored as US.

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

Black, White Blue, Pink White, Black (Side-Printed)1Maker product pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026Color selector of the AULA store. The Epomaker store names the Black (Side-Printed) option Gradient Gray and the other two Blue White and white pink.

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

Segment

Gaming1Maker product pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026Maker text calls it a wireless gaming keyboard. The page tags are Gaming and office.

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 pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026Sold fully assembled with LEOBOG Reaper switches and keycaps fitted.

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 pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026Technical specifications: 96% layout. Stored as 1800.

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.

ANSI1Maker product pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026

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

ANSI US1Maker product pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026Technical specifications: 96% layout, QWERTY, ANSI US layout. ISO versions are not listed on the page.2Owner's manualaulagear.com/cdn/shop/files/Epomaker_x_Aula_F99_MAX_Manual_1.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 1: ANSI-style diagram with a numpad and a TFT screen.

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.

971Maker product pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026Technical specifications: 97 keys, 1 knob, 1 screen. Counted on the manual diagram: 14 + 19 + 19 + 17 + 17 + 11 = 97 with the knob, screen and light bar outside the count.2Owner's manualaulagear.com/cdn/shop/files/Epomaker_x_Aula_F99_MAX_Manual_1.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 1 layout diagram, counted by row: 97 keys.5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWDS24LDRead 14 October 2026Amazon listing for the black option: number of keys 97.

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

Windows2Owner's manualaulagear.com/cdn/shop/files/Epomaker_x_Aula_F99_MAX_Manual_1.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 1 diagram shows Win and Alt legends.

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

Numpad

Yes2Owner's manualaulagear.com/cdn/shop/files/Epomaker_x_Aula_F99_MAX_Manual_1.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 1 diagram has a numeric keypad.

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

Function row

Yes2Owner's manualaulagear.com/cdn/shop/files/Epomaker_x_Aula_F99_MAX_Manual_1.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 1 diagram has F1 to F12.

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

Yes2Owner's manualaulagear.com/cdn/shop/files/Epomaker_x_Aula_F99_MAX_Manual_1.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 1 diagram has four separate arrow keys.

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.

Compact2Owner's manualaulagear.com/cdn/shop/files/Epomaker_x_Aula_F99_MAX_Manual_1.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 1 diagram has dedicated Home, PgUp and PgDn keys. End, Ins and Del sit on the numpad. This is a partial cluster.

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-staggered2Owner's manualaulagear.com/cdn/shop/files/Epomaker_x_Aula_F99_MAX_Manual_1.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 1 diagram shows staggered typing rows.

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

No1Maker product pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026Cherry profile keycaps on 3/5-pin mechanical switches. Not a low-profile design.

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 pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026Technical specifications: linear mechanical switch. LEOBOG Reaper has a PC housing and POM stem.

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

Linear1Maker product pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026

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

LEOBOG1Maker product pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026

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

Switch models

Reaper1Maker product pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026Switch specification block: LEOBOG Reaper Linear Switch.

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

Switch 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.

45gf1Maker product pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026Switch specification block: trigger force 45 plus or minus 3 gf.

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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.

55gf1Maker product pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026Switch specification block: bottom-out force 55 plus or minus 3 gf.

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 pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026Switch specification block: pre-travel 1.8 plus or minus 0.3 mm.

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Total travel

3.6mm1Maker product pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026Switch specification block: total travel 3.6 plus or minus 0.3 mm.

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Rated keystrokes

60million1Maker product pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026Switch specification block: life span 60,000,000.

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 pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026Switch specification block: factory lubed, yes.

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

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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

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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.

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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 pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026Technical specifications: hot-swappable with 3/5-pin mechanical switches. Stored as 5-pin sockets that accept 3-pin switches.

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

3/5-pin mechanical switches1Maker product pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 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

Plate-mounted1Maker product pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026Technical specifications: plate-mounted stabilizer.

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

PBT1Maker product pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026Technical specifications: PBT keycap. The Epomaker page lists PC matte for the black version, see the variant rows.3Maker product pageepomaker.com/products/epomaker-x-aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026Technical specifications: PBT keycap (White), PC matte (Black). Stored as other for the Black option. The Black (Side-Printed) option is not named, so it is left out.

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

Legend method

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

Keycap profile

Cherry1Maker product pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026Technical specifications: Cherry profile keycaps.

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.

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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.

AAULA F99 Max

Connection	Polling rate (Hz)	Receiver or adapter
USB (wired)	1,000	Not available
2.4 GHz	1,000	Included 2.4G receiver
Bluetooth	125	Not available

Source1Maker product pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026Technical specifications: 1000 Hz on wired and 2.4 GHz, 125 Hz on Bluetooth. The receiver is in the box.

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)

125Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

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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.

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

AAULA F99 Max

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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

Yes3Maker product pageepomaker.com/products/epomaker-x-aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026Maker text: low-latency wireless, full anti-ghosting.

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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, Bluetooth1Maker product pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026

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

Wireless technology

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Bluetooth

5.01Maker product pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026Product highlights: tri-mode connectivity with Bluetooth 5.0, 2.4 GHz and wired.

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Bluetooth device slots

32Owner's manualaulagear.com/cdn/shop/files/Epomaker_x_Aula_F99_MAX_Manual_1.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 2: Fn + Q, W and E pair and switch Bluetooth devices 1, 2 and 3.

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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.

51Maker product pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026Maker text: pairs up to 5 devices in 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and wired mode. Three Bluetooth slots plus the receiver and the cable.

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

Keys2Owner's manualaulagear.com/cdn/shop/files/Epomaker_x_Aula_F99_MAX_Manual_1.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 2: Fn + Q, W and E switch between Bluetooth devices. The 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and wired modes use the tri-mode toggle.

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Receiver connector

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Receiver storage in keyboard

Yes1Maker product pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026Box content: the 2.4 GHz receiver is stored beside the tri-mode toggle.

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Receiver shared with other devices

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Wireless range

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Detachable cable

Yes1Maker product pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026Box content: detachable USB A-to-C cable.

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-C1Maker product pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026Box content: USB A-to-C cable, so the keyboard end is USB-C.

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-A1Maker product pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026Box content: USB A-to-C cable, so the host end is USB-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

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Cable length

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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, macOS, Android1Maker product pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026Technical specifications: Mac, Win and Android. Maker text also names tablets and phones.

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

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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

8,000mAh1Maker product pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026Technical specifications: 8000 mAh battery, two 4000 mAh cells.

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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.

AAULA F99 Max

Hours (h)
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Source3Maker product pageepomaker.com/products/epomaker-x-aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026Technical specifications: around 50 to 123 hours depending on backlight brightness and screen brightness. The connection and the brightness for each end are not stated, so both figures are stored without a lighting condition.

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.

123h=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.

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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.

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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-C1Maker product pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026Maker text: recharge with the plug-and-play cable, which is a USB A-to-C cable. Charging is through the USB-C port.

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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 pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026Maker text: recharge while typing with the plug-and-play cable.

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Solar charging

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Battery indicator

Built-in display1Maker product pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026Maker text: the screen shows vitals such as time or battery level.

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Build

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Case material

ABS plastic1Maker product pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026Technical specifications: ABS plastic.

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 pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026Technical specifications: PC plate.5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWDS24LDRead 14 October 2026Amazon listing: keyboard plate material polycarbonate.

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

Mount style

Gasket1Maker product pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026Technical specifications: gasket-mounted.

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

Yes1Maker product pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026Technical specifications: flex-cut plate and 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.

Switch pads, Case foam, Foam, position not stated, Other1Maker product pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026Technical specifications list sandwich foam, switch pad, sound-enhancement PET, switch socket pad and bottom foam. Stored as switch pads, case foam, foam and other. The sandwich foam position is not stated, so it is foam. The PET and socket pads are stored 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.

5.02°, 7.37°, 9.7°1Maker product pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026Technical specifications: three typing angles at 5.02, 7.37 and 9.7 degrees with the 2-stage kickstand.

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 pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026Technical specifications: RGB backlight with per-key adjustable south-facing LEDs.

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 pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026Technical specifications: south-facing LEDs.

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

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Lighting sensors

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Lighting sync

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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.

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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.

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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 pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026Maker text: rotary knob for volume or RGB backlight. Fn plus knob selects volume or screen backlight control.

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 pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026Technical specifications: 1 knob.

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

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

Knob press

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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.

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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

LCD1Maker product pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026Maker text: TFT smart screen with custom GIF support. Stored as LCD.

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

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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

Yes2Owner's manualaulagear.com/cdn/shop/files/Epomaker_x_Aula_F99_MAX_Manual_1.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 2: Fn + Win locks or unlocks the Windows key.

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Software

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Software

AULA F99 MAX Driver4Maker product pageaulagear.com/blogs/software/aula-f99-max-driverRead 14 October 2026Software download page named AULA F99 MAX Driver for Windows.

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

Software runs on

Windows1Maker product pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026Page note: the software works with Windows PC and only when the keyboard is in wired mode.

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

Yes3Maker product pageepomaker.com/products/epomaker-x-aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026Maker text: on-board memory keeps your maps. Read as stored key mappings.

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.

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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 pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026Maker text: record macros in the software.

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.

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Key remapping

Yes1Maker product pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026Maker text: program each key to remap the layout.

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

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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

None1Maker product pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026No wrist rest in the box contents.

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.

Width406.76Depth139.31Height43.28mm(16 × 5.5 × 1.7 in)1Maker product pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026Technical specifications: 406.76 (L) x 139.31 (W) x 43.28 (H) plus or minus 0.1 mm. Foot condition is not stated. The listed front height of 20 mm excludes keycaps and is not stored.

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.

1,175g(2.6 lb)1Maker product pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026Technical specifications: 1175 g excluding cable and receiver, 1220 g including them.

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

AULA F99 Max wireless gaming keyboard, 2-in-1 keycap and switch puller and some extra switches, 2.4 GHz wireless receiver (stored beside the tri-mode toggle), Detachable USB A-to-C cable, Summarized manual and product card1Maker product pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026Inside the box section of the product page.

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

AAULA F99 Max

Type	Count
USB A-to-C cable	1

Source1Maker product pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 14 October 2026Inside the box section: one detachable USB A-to-C 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

www.aulagear.com/products/aula-f99-max1Maker product pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 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

www.aulagear.com/products/aula-f99-max1Maker product pageaulagear.com/products/aula-f99-maxRead 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

aulagear.com/cdn/shop/files/Epomaker_x_Aula_F99_MAX_Manual_1.pdf2Owner's manualaulagear.com/cdn/shop/files/Epomaker_x_Aula_F99_MAX_Manual_1.pdfRead 14 October 2026English quick start guide, pages 1 and 2 of the 10-page multilingual PDF. The text is outlined, so values were read from the page images.

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.

1year2Owner's manualaulagear.com/cdn/shop/files/Epomaker_x_Aula_F99_MAX_Manual_1.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 10: one year warranty for products bought from the Epomaker website. Market is the maker store.5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWDS24LDRead 14 October 2026Amazon listing: 1 year warranty.

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.