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Keychron K5 Max vs Keychron Q6 Max
Product A: Keychron
88 of 164 known
Change Keychron K5 Max
Product B: Keychron
99 of 164 known
Change Keychron Q6 Max
48 of 156 fields differ
- 31 different values
- 17 known for one only
- 49 the same
- 59 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 131 keyboards.
- Battery life, lighting onA: 50hB: 100hQ6 Max is 50 h higher.
- Longest battery life (claimed)A: 95hB: 180hQ6 Max is 85 h higher.
- Battery life, lighting offA: 95hB: 180hQ6 Max is 85 h higher.
Weight
0 to 2,000 g
Keyboard weight
A720g
B2,184g
All 164 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
3 of 9 differ
Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
4895248866992, 48952488670121Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026
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Announced
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Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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Keychron Q6 Ultra 8K10Reviewrtings.com/keyboard/reviews/keychron/q6-q1-q3-etc-ultra-8kRead 23 October 2026RTINGS says the Keychron Q6 Ultra 8K follows the Keychron Q Max series and raises battery life from 180 hours to 660 hours.11Reviewnotebookcheck.net/New-premium-Keychron-wireless-mechanical-keyboard-appears-at-retailer-ahead-of-launch-with-a-num-pad-new-switches-and-8-kHz-polling.1155768.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's pre-launch report says the Keychron Q6 Ultra 8K looks mostly like a refresh of the existing Keychron Q6 Max with a higher polling rate.
Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
Segment
Sold as
Layout
3 of 12 differ
Form factor
Layout standard
Regional layouts
Keys in regional layout
Key legends for
Numpad
Function row
Dedicated arrow keys
Navigation keys
Key stagger
Bottom row
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Switches
9 of 25 differ
Switch sensing technology
Switch feel
Switch maker
Switch models
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
Gateron Jupiter Red, Gateron Jupiter Brown, Gateron Jupiter Banana1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026
Switch 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 force
Bottom-out force
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Tactile bump force
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Actuation point
Total travel
Rated keystrokes
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Factory-lubed switches
Adjustable actuation
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Actuation range
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Actuation step
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Per-key actuation
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Rapid trigger
Not available
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Minimum rapid trigger movement
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Multi-action keys
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SOCD handling
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Analog input
Not available
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Hot-swap sockets
Compatible switches
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.
3-pin and 5-pin MX-style mechanical switches1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026
Stabilizers
Not available
Factory-lubed stabilizers
Keycaps
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Keycap material
Legend method
Keycap profile
Keycap thickness
Not available
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Shine-through legends
Performance
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Polling rate per connection
AKeychron 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 |
BKeychron Q6 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 |
Max polling rate
1,000Hz
1,000Hz
Polling rate (wired)
1,000Hz
1,000Hz
Polling rate (2.4 GHz)
1,000Hz
1,000Hz
Polling rate (Bluetooth)
90Hz
90Hz
Scan rate
Not available
Not available
Input latency (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Key rollover per connection
AKeychron K5 Max
| Rollover |
|---|
| NKRO |
BKeychron Q6 Max
| Connection | Rollover |
|---|---|
| USB (wired) | NKRO |
| 2.4 GHz | NKRO |
| Bluetooth | NKRO |
Anti-ghosting
Not available
Adjustable debounce
Not available
Minimum debounce
Not available
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Measured
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Latency per connection (measured)
AKeychron K5 Max
| Connection | Update rate (Hz) |
|---|---|
| USB (wired) | 1,000 |
| 2.4 GHz | 1,000 |
BKeychron Q6 Max
Not availableActuation point (measured)
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Total travel (measured)
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Operating force (measured)
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Typing noise (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
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Weight (measured)
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Connectivity
2 of 18 differ
Connections
USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026
USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026
Wireless technology
Not available
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Bluetooth
Bluetooth device slots
Devices it can switch between
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Device switching
Receiver connector
Receiver storage in keyboard
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Receiver shared with other devices
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Wireless range
Detachable cable
Port on keyboard
Cable plug
Not available
Cable
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Cable length
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USB passthrough
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Works with
Consoles
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Battery
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Battery type
Number of batteries
Not available
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Battery capacity
User-replaceable battery
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Battery life per mode (claimed)
AKeychron K5 Max
| Lighting | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Off | 95 |
| On | 50 |
Longest battery life (claimed)
95h
180h
Battery life, lighting off
95h
180h
Battery life, lighting on
50h
100h
Battery life, backlight on (claimed)
Not available
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Battery life, backlight off (claimed)
Not available
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Charging port
Full charge time
Quick charge
Not available
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Use while charging
Not available
Solar charging
Not available
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Battery indicator
LED, Key lighting, Reported to the OS4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026p18 charge LED. TechRadar review describes Fn+B key lighting and OS Bluetooth battery report.8Reviewtechradar.com/computing/keyboards/eychron-q6-max-reviewRead 23 October 2026
Build
5 of 8 differ
Case material
Plate material
Not available
Mount style
Not available
Flex cuts in PCB
Not available
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Sound dampening
Case foam, Foam, position not stated, Other1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Series table lists sound absorbing foam, IXPE foam, PET film, latex bottom pad, bottom case acoustic foam and bottom case PET film. Silicone pads separate case halves. Unknown-position foams use foam. PET, latex and silicone use other.
Typing angles
Spill resistant
Not available
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IP rating
Not available
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Lighting
1 of 7 differ
Backlight
LED position
Lighting zones
Not available
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Brightness levels
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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 keys
Separate media buttons
Volume control
Knobs
Programmable knob
Not available
Knob press
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Separate macro keys
Built-in screen
Touchpad
Not available
Fingerprint reader
Not available
OS mode switch
Windows key lock
Not available
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Software
1 of 10 differ
Software
Keychron Launcher / VIA8Reviewtechradar.com/computing/keyboards/eychron-q6-max-reviewRead 23 October 2026
Software runs on
Open firmware
Onboard memory
Not available
Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Suitable for All Devices section explicitly saves two layouts on keyboard, one for each system.8Reviewtechradar.com/computing/keyboards/eychron-q6-max-reviewRead 23 October 2026Maker product page says two layouts can be saved on keyboard, one per system.
Onboard profiles
Not available
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Macros
Macros stored onboard
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Key remapping
Layers
User firmware updates
Ergonomics
0 of 4 differ
Wrist 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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Dimensions
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 weight
Weight including wrist rest
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Box dimensions
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Box weight
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Certifications
None of 2 known
Platform certifications
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Other certifications
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In the box
2 of 3 differ
In the box
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.
Fully assembled keyboard with aluminum case, PCB, PC plate and acoustic layers, 16 gaskets (12 installed, 4 spare), 8 sets of stabilizers, PBT double-shot keycaps for Mac and Windows, Gateron Jupiter switches, Type-C to Type-C cable, Type-A to Type-C adapter, Extension adapter for receiver, Type-A 2.4 GHz receiver, Keycap and switch puller, Screwdriver, Hex key4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026p2 Fully Assembled Version complete package list. PET layers called foam in manual and film on product page. Recorded as acoustic layers.
Cables included
AKeychron K5 Max
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Type-C cable | 1 |
BKeychron Q6 Max
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable | 1 |
Spare switches
Not available
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Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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