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AKeychron K2 Ultra 8K

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General

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Series

K Ultra2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026The page lists the keyboard under the K Ultra series.

K Max1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

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

K2U-J1, K2U-J3, K2U-J41Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboard.jsRead 14 October 2026Global/US store variants: K2U-J1 Fully Assembled Black Apex Red, K2U-J3 Brown, K2U-J4 Banana. Regional ISO and other layouts are not included.

K5M-H1, K5M-H31Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Exact maker ProductGroup maps Black ANSI RGB hot-swap Red K5M-H1 and Brown K5M-H3 to stored GTINs. Entry is scoped to these two complete configurations. White and soldered configurations are excluded to prevent unsafe inheritance.

GTIN / EAN

4894979058003, 4894979058010, 48949790580271Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboard.jsRead 14 October 2026Barcodes of the three variants in the product data.

4895248866992, 48952488670121Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

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

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Status

Available7Reviewtechradar.com/computing/keyboards/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review says the keyboard is available now at 119.99 USD.

Available1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Current maker page offers this model. Backorders or a newer K5 Ultra do not establish discontinuation.

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.

$119.992Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Global/US store price 119.99 USD, shown without tax. The same launch price is in the launch report.

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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.

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US1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Global and US maker storefront offers these exact ANSI configurations.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboard.jsRead 14 October 2026

Black1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Segment

Enthusiast2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Maker sells it as a wireless custom mechanical keyboard for work, typing and gaming.

Enthusiast1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

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

Complete1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboard.jsRead 14 October 2026Only a Fully Assembled type is sold. Switches and PBT keycaps are fitted.

Complete1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Layout

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

75 %2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Maker states a 75% compact layout.

Full size1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

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

ANSI2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Product tags list Standard ANSI. The Global/US reference product is the only one stored.

ANSI1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Regional layouts

US ANSI2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Global/US store product with ANSI layout. The maker names it US ANSI Layout on its regional stores.

US English1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

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.

846Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_ee0396a9-bad0-45d4-83bf-712411c861d1.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications page says number of keys 84. The default layout pages show the same 84 positions, including the right-hand Home, End, Page Up and Page Down column.

1081Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Key legends for

macOS, Windows2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026The page says the keyboard comes with keycaps for both Windows and macOS.

Windows, macOS1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Numpad

No6Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_ee0396a9-bad0-45d4-83bf-712411c861d1.pdfRead 14 October 2026Layout pages show no number pad.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Function row

Yes6Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_ee0396a9-bad0-45d4-83bf-712411c861d1.pdfRead 14 October 2026Layout pages show F1 to F12.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Pages 12-15 include F1-F16. F13-F16 are ordinary function keys in the key row, not separate macro buttons.

Dedicated arrow keys

Yes6Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_ee0396a9-bad0-45d4-83bf-712411c861d1.pdfRead 14 October 2026Layout pages show four arrow keys.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026

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

Compact6Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_ee0396a9-bad0-45d4-83bf-712411c861d1.pdfRead 14 October 2026Layout pages show dedicated Page Up, Page Down, Home and End keys in a right-hand column.

Full2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Pages 11-15 full layout has separate Home, End, Page Up and Page Down.

Key stagger

Row-staggered6Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_ee0396a9-bad0-45d4-83bf-712411c861d1.pdfRead 14 October 2026Layout pages show staggered rows.

Row-staggered2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Bottom row

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Low profile

No1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboard.jsRead 14 October 2026Product tags list Profile Normal Profile.

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

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.

Mechanical6Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_ee0396a9-bad0-45d4-83bf-712411c861d1.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications page says switch type Mechanical.

Low-profile mechanical1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Switch feel

Linear, Tactile3Maker product pagekeychron.com/cdn/shop/files/Keychron-K2-Ultra-8K-Switches-Specification.jpgRead 14 October 2026Apex Red is Linear. Apex Brown is Soft Tactile and Apex Banana is Tactile. Both are stored as tactile.

Linear, Tactile1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Switch maker

Keychron2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Keychron Apex Switch.

Gateron1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Switch models

Apex Red, Apex Brown, Apex Banana2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Keychron Apex Switch in Red, Brown and Banana. Short names Apex Red, Apex Brown and Apex Banana are stored.

Low Profile 2.0 Red, Low Profile 2.0 Brown1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Switch stem

MX cross4Maker product pagekeychron.com/cdn/shop/files/keychron-K2-ultra-switch-details.jpgRead 14 October 2026Switch diagram labels a POM MX stem.

MX cross1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Exact keyboard section names low-profile MX 2.0. Linked fitted-switch chart shows cross stems.6Reviewphandroid.com/2025/05/22/keychron-k5-max-a-solid-step-forward-for-low-profile-mechanical-keyboardsRead 23 October 2026Public review Brown sample explicitly says MX-style stem. Read in IAB after normal fetch was incomplete.

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

45 to 55gf1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboard.jsRead 14 October 20263Maker product pagekeychron.com/cdn/shop/files/Keychron-K2-Ultra-8K-Switches-Specification.jpgRead 14 October 2026

50 to 55gf1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

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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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.

2mm3Maker product pagekeychron.com/cdn/shop/files/Keychron-K2-Ultra-8K-Switches-Specification.jpgRead 14 October 2026Pre-travel 2.0 plus or minus 0.5 mm for all three switches. This is a fixed mechanical pre-travel, not an adjustable setting.

1.7mm1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Exact maker fitted-switch chart has 1.7 mm with 0.4 mm tolerance for Red and Brown.

Total travel

3.6 to 4mm1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboard.jsRead 14 October 20263Maker product pagekeychron.com/cdn/shop/files/Keychron-K2-Ultra-8K-Switches-Specification.jpgRead 14 October 2026

3mm1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Exact maker fitted-switch chart has 3.0 mm with 0.2 mm tolerance for Red and Brown.

Rated keystrokes

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Factory-lubed switches

Yes3Maker product pagekeychron.com/cdn/shop/files/Keychron-K2-Ultra-8K-Switches-Specification.jpgRead 14 October 2026The graphic marks all three Apex switches as pre-lubed.

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Fitted-switch chart explicitly Yes for Red and Brown. Operating force differs by variant.

Adjustable actuation

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

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Actuation stepiSmallest documented increment between selectable actuation settings.

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

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Rapid trigger

No8Reviewgamerevolution.comRead 14 October 2026Review says rapid trigger is not supported because the board uses conventional switches.

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

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Multi-action keys

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SOCD handling

Yes7Reviewtechradar.com/computing/keyboards/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review lists a SOCD function with first-pressed priority, chosen-key priority or both cancel. It handles two simultaneous keys and is not analog gamepad output.

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

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

5-pin2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Specs table says hot-swappable. The Apex switch diagram says 5-pin switch. Support for 3-pin switches is not stated for this model.

Other1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Selected RGB hot-swap version. Its low-profile sockets fit Gateron and Keychron low-profile mechanical switches only. Low-profile optical and standard-profile MX switches are not supported. Other avoids implying standard 3-pin MX socket compatibility.

Compatible switches

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Gateron and Keychron low-profile mechanical switches1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 20266Reviewphandroid.com/2025/05/22/keychron-k5-max-a-solid-step-forward-for-low-profile-mechanical-keyboardsRead 23 October 2026Hot-Swappable Convenience section explicitly requires Gateron or Keychron low-profile switches.

Stabilizers

PCB screw-in2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Specs table lists Screw-in PCB Stabilizer.

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Factory-lubed stabilizers

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Yes3Reviewrtings.com/keyboard/reviews/keychron/k5-max-k1-max-k3-max-etcRead 23 October 2026Public Office verdict explicitly states factory pre-lubed switches and stabilizers. Intro identifies tested hardware as K5 Max with Gateron Low Profile 2.0 Red.

Keycaps

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Keycap material

PBT2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Specs table lists OSA Double-Shot PBT keycaps.

PBT1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Legend method

Doubleshot2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Double-shot PBT keycaps.

Doubleshot1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Keycap profile

OSA2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Specs table and product tags list OSA profile.

Low profile1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Maker calls profile LSA, low-profile spherical angled. Schema has no LSA option. Stored broad low_profile option.

Keycap thickness

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

No2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Page says the keycaps are non-shine-through PBT.

No1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Maker Low-Profile Double-Shot PBT section explicitly says non-backlight shine-through material.

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.

AKeychron K2 Ultra 8K

Connection	Polling rate (Hz)	Receiver or adapter
USB (wired)	8,000	Not available
2.4 GHz	8,000	Included Type-A 2.4 GHz receiver
Bluetooth	125	Not available

Source2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Specs table lists 8000 Hz for wired and 2.4 GHz and 125 Hz for Bluetooth. The manual says the default is 1000 Hz for wired and 2.4 GHz and that the rate is changed in the Launcher. Only the maximum per connection is stored.

BKeychron K5 Max

Connection	Polling rate (Hz)	Receiver or adapter
USB (wired)	1,000	Not available
2.4 GHz	1,000	Included USB-A 2.4 GHz receiver
Bluetooth	90	Not available

Source1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026SPECIFICATION states 1000 Hz wired and 2.4 GHz and 90 Hz Bluetooth.

Max polling rate

8,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

Polling rate (wired)

8,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

Polling rate (2.4 GHz)

8,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

Polling rate (Bluetooth)

125Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

90Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

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

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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.

AKeychron K2 Ultra 8K

Connection	Rollover
USB (wired)	NKRO
2.4 GHz	NKRO
Bluetooth	NKRO

Source2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Specs table lists N-key rollover for wireless and wired. Bluetooth is a wireless mode.

BKeychron K5 Max

Rollover
NKRO

Source1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Maker states NKRO for wireless and wired. Connection omitted because no per-transport result is specified.

Anti-ghosting

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Adjustable debounce

Yes7Reviewtechradar.com/computing/keyboards/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review says press and reset debounce have separate sliders from 10 to 50 ms in 1 ms steps.

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Minimum debounce

10ms7Reviewtechradar.com/computing/keyboards/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-reviewRead 14 October 2026Lowest selectable value is 10 ms in the Launcher. It is not a measured latency.

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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.

AKeychron K2 Ultra 8K

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BKeychron K5 Max

Connection	Update rate (Hz)
USB (wired)	1,000
2.4 GHz	1,000

Source3Reviewrtings.com/keyboard/reviews/keychron/k5-max-k1-max-k3-max-etcRead 23 October 2026Public Raw Performance verdict explicitly says effective update rate 1000 Hz wired and included receiver. Bought K5 Max Red sample. Page methodology v1.4.3. Firmware and other settings unstated. Numeric latency, force, travel, noise and mass are membership locked and are not stored. No latency is inferred from report rate.

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 pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Specs table lists 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 5.2 and Type-C wired.

USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Wireless technology

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Bluetooth

5.22Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Specs table lists Bluetooth 5.2.

5.11Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Bluetooth device slots

36Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_ee0396a9-bad0-45d4-83bf-712411c861d1.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 18 says up to 3 devices through Fn+1, Fn+2 and Fn+3.

31Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

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.

Keys6Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_ee0396a9-bad0-45d4-83bf-712411c861d1.pdfRead 14 October 2026A short press of Fn+1, Fn+2 or Fn+3 switches Bluetooth host. The side toggle chooses the connection mode.

Keys2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 18 Fn+1/2/3 select Bluetooth hosts. Connection-mode switch is separate.

Receiver connector

USB-A6Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_ee0396a9-bad0-45d4-83bf-712411c861d1.pdfRead 14 October 2026The box holds a Type-A 2.4 GHz receiver and an extension adapter.

USB-A2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Receiver storage in keyboard

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Receiver shared with other devices

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Wireless range

10m6Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_ee0396a9-bad0-45d4-83bf-712411c861d1.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications page says Bluetooth operating distance within 10 meters in open space. It is not a 2.4 GHz guarantee.

10m2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 10 explicitly Bluetooth operating distance within 10 meters in open space. This is a maximum claim, not a tested range.

Detachable cable

Yes6Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_ee0396a9-bad0-45d4-83bf-712411c861d1.pdfRead 14 October 2026A Type-C cable plugs into the keyboard port.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Port on keyboard

USB-C6Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_ee0396a9-bad0-45d4-83bf-712411c861d1.pdfRead 14 October 2026Type-C port on the keyboard.

USB-C2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Cable plug

USB-C6Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_ee0396a9-bad0-45d4-83bf-712411c861d1.pdfRead 14 October 2026The box holds a Type-C cable and a separate Type-A to Type-C adapter. The cable end that goes to the computer is Type-C.

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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.

macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Specs table lists macOS, Windows and Linux. The manual also names iOS and Android modes.

Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Maker table lists Windows, macOS and Linux. Manual page 19 explicitly documents iOS and Android modes.

Consoles

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Battery

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Battery type

Li-Po2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Specs table lists a rechargeable lithium polymer battery.

Li-Po1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

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

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Battery capacity

4,000mAh2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Specs table lists 4000 mAh.

2,000mAh1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

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.

AKeychron K2 Ultra 8K

Connection	Lighting	Polling rate (Hz)	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	Off	8,000	760
2.4 GHz	On	8,000	225

Source2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Specs table says up to 760 hours at 8K with the backlight off and up to 225 hours at 8K with the lowest RGB brightness. The short description calls the 760 hours wireless 8K mode, so both rows use 2.4 GHz. Firmware version and workload are not stated.

BKeychron K5 Max

Lighting	Hours (h)
Off	95
On	50

Source1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026CONNECTIVITY AND POWER lists around 95 hours with backlight off and around 50 hours RGB at lowest brightness. Transport, polling, workload and sleep conditions unstated. Older retailer 90-hour text is not substituted for current maker 95-hour claim.

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.

760h=CalculatedFrom Battery life per mode (claimed)

95h=CalculatedFrom Battery life per mode (claimed)

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.

760h=CalculatedFrom Battery life per mode (claimed)

95h=CalculatedFrom Battery life per mode (claimed)

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.

225h=CalculatedFrom Battery life per mode (claimed)

50h=CalculatedFrom Battery life per mode (claimed)

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-C6Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_ee0396a9-bad0-45d4-83bf-712411c861d1.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications page says charging port Type-C.

USB-C2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026

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

300min6Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_ee0396a9-bad0-45d4-83bf-712411c861d1.pdfRead 14 October 2026Around 5 hours. This is an approximate maker figure. Charging is up to 5 V and 1 A.

180min2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Pages 10 and 17 say fully charged in around three hours. Approximate nominal duration.

Quick charge

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Use while charging

Yes6Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_ee0396a9-bad0-45d4-83bf-712411c861d1.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 17 says the keyboard can be charged in 2.4 GHz, cable and Bluetooth mode.

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Solar charging

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Battery indicator

LED6Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_ee0396a9-bad0-45d4-83bf-712411c861d1.pdfRead 14 October 2026Power indicator LED shows low power in blinking red, charging in static red and full in static green. The Batt key does not say how it shows the level, so no key lighting is assumed.

LED2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 10 power LED blinks red at low charge, stays red while charging and green when full.

Build

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Case material

CNC aluminum frame and ABS bottom case2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Specs table lists body material CNC aluminum plus ABS and a bottom case material of ABS.

ABS and aluminum frame1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Plate material

Steel2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Specs table lists a steel plate.

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Mount style

Tray8Reviewgamerevolution.comRead 14 October 2026Review describes a tray-mounted steel plate. Keychron does not state the mount style.

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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.

Silicone bottom, Foam, position not stated, Other2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026The page lists EVA foam, IXPE foam with PET film, EPDM foam, a bottom case PET film and a silicone bottom pad. Only the silicone pad has an exact option. The foams are stored as foam because their position is not stated. The PET films are other.

Foam, position not stated1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Maker Interior Acoustic Foam names IXPE acoustic foam and latex foam without precise positions. Stored as foam. No invented placement.

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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3.37°, 4.36°, 6.56°1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Exact PHYSICAL UNIT table gives all three angles.

Spill resistant

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IP rating

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Lighting

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Backlight

RGB per key2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Page describes Per-key RGB and a Mix RGB mode with two lighting zones.

RGB per key1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Selected RGB configuration. Public RTINGS verdict independently describes full RGB lighting.

LED position

South-facing2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Specs table lists south-facing RGB LED.

North-facing1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Maker SPECIFICATION says switch face North-facing. Exact gallery and RGB section show north-facing lighting.

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.

Fn layer6Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_ee0396a9-bad0-45d4-83bf-712411c861d1.pdfRead 14 October 2026Mac layer has playback keys on the top row. The Windows layer reaches them through Fn. These share function positions with other keys.

Fn layer2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Pages 11-16 playback is on shared F-row keys. No separate media buttons. Maker twelve multimedia keys are shared function keys, not twelve separate media 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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02Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Volume control

Keys6Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_ee0396a9-bad0-45d4-83bf-712411c861d1.pdfRead 14 October 2026Volume keys on the function row. There is no knob.

Keys2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Knobs

06Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_ee0396a9-bad0-45d4-83bf-712411c861d1.pdfRead 14 October 2026The overview page and layouts show no rotary control.

02Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Complete layout and overview show no knob or roller.

Programmable knob

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Knob press

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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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02Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026F13-F16 above numpad are ordinary function keys shown in default layout. RTINGS calls them macro keys, but schema excludes ordinary remappable keys. No separate macro bank counted.

Built-in screen

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None2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Touchpad

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Fingerprint reader

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OS mode switch

Switch6Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_ee0396a9-bad0-45d4-83bf-712411c861d1.pdfRead 14 October 2026Side toggle Win/Android and Mac/iOS.

Switch2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Windows key lock

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Software

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Software

Keychron Launcher2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026The page names the Keychron Launcher web app.

Keychron Launcher / VIA1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Current maker page documents Launcher. Original manual page 6 documents web VIA in wired mode. Software configuration support is separate from keyboard OS compatibility.

Software runs on

Web2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Launcher is a web app. It needs a current Chrome, Edge or Opera browser and a wired connection.

Web1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Open firmware

ZMK2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Page states open-source ZMK firmware.

QMK, VIA1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Onboard memory

Yes6Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_ee0396a9-bad0-45d4-83bf-712411c861d1.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 8 says four layers of key settings are on the keyboard. No profile-slot count is given.

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

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Macros

Yes2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Page says macros are created in the Launcher.

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

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

Yes2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Page says each key can be remapped in the Launcher.

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

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

46Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_ee0396a9-bad0-45d4-83bf-712411c861d1.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 8 says four layers. Layers 0 and 1 are for Mac and layers 2 and 3 for Windows.

42Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 6 lists Mac layers 0/1 and Windows layers 2/3. Not independent profile slots.

User firmware updates

Yes6Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_ee0396a9-bad0-45d4-83bf-712411c861d1.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 9 describes a firmware update through the Keychron Launcher in wired mode.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 9 gives exact firmware and QMK Toolbox flash instructions.

Ergonomics

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Wrist rest

None7Reviewtechradar.com/computing/keyboards/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review says no wrist rest is included.

None2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 2 complete package has no palm rest.

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.

Width311.5Depth121.54mm(12.3 × 4.8 in)2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Specs table lists 311.50 x 121.54 mm. Front height 22.85 mm and back height 31.20 mm exclude keycaps, so no fitted height is stored.

Width424Depth119Height23.5Front height18.2mm(16.7 × 4.7 × 0.9 × 0.7 in)1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026PHYSICAL UNIT explicitly fitted-keycap front height 18.2 and rear height 23.5 mm. Bare heights 7.8/14.7 mm excluded. Maker does not explicitly label foot condition for height table.

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.

1,084g(2.4 lb)2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Specs table lists 1084 g plus or minus 10 g.

720g(1.6 lb)1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Maker keyboard body 720 g. Detachable cable and optional wrist rest excluded.

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

K2 Ultra 8K wireless mechanical keyboard, Type-C cable, Type-A to Type-C adapter, Keycap and switch puller, Screwdriver, Hex key, Type-A 2.4 GHz receiver, Extension adapter for receiver, Extra keycaps set, Manual, Quick Start Guide5Maker product pagekeychron.com/cdn/shop/files/Keychron-K2-Ultra-8K-Inbox_293d4512-8928-430b-acae-a15c3c2eb762.jpgRead 14 October 2026Box graphic lists the keyboard, Type-C cable, Type-A to Type-C adapter, 2.4 GHz receiver, extension adapter, keycap and switch puller, screwdriver and hex key. The manual adds the extra keycap set, manual and quick start guide. The manual does not list the screwdriver and hex key.

K5 Max keyboard with Gateron Low Profile 2.0 switches and LSA PBT keycaps, Type-C cable, Extra keycaps set, Type-A to Type-C adapter, Type-A 2.4 GHz receiver, Manual, Quick start guide2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Original maker manual page 2 list. Current maker package image adds receiver extension adapter and pullers and labels cable Type-A to Type-C. These conflict with original contents, so original manual list retained and cable host end omitted.

Cables included

AKeychron K2 Ultra 8K

Type	Count
Type-C cable	1

Source5Maker product pagekeychron.com/cdn/shop/files/Keychron-K2-Ultra-8K-Inbox_293d4512-8928-430b-acae-a15c3c2eb762.jpgRead 14 October 2026One Type-C cable. The Type-A to Type-C adapter is not a cable.

BKeychron K5 Max

Type	Count
Type-C cable	1

Source2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Spare switches

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Links

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Product page

www.keychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboard2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

www.keychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboard1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Spec sheet

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www.keychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboard1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Exact maker online specification table. No separate datasheet found.

Manual

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_ee0396a9-bad0-45d4-83bf-712411c861d1.pdf6Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_ee0396a9-bad0-45d4-83bf-712411c861d1.pdfRead 14 October 2026

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K5_Max_User_Manual.pdf1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

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.

1year10Maker product pagekeychron.com/pages/warrantyRead 14 October 2026Global store warranty is twelve months unless purchase documents say otherwise. Regional terms and local law can differ. The quick start guide says defective parts are replaced rather than the whole keyboard.

1year4Maker product pagekeychron.com/pages/warrantyRead 23 October 2026Global and US direct-store base term twelve months from delivery unless purchase documents state otherwise. K Max covered through defective-part replacement. Keycaps three months. Statutory rights excluded.

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