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Keychron K5 Max vs Keychron Q6 Ultra 8K

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Q6 Ultra 8K

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AKeychron K5 Max

BKeychron Q6 Ultra 8K

General

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Series

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

Q Ultra1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

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

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.

Q6U-M3, Q6U-M1, Q6U-M4, Q6U-P3, Q6U-P1, Q6U-P41Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

GTIN / EAN

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

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

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6 January 20266Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/keychron-launches-q-ultra-zmk-mechanical-keyboard-series-with-660-hour-battery-life-in-8k-wireless-mode-at-ces-302653390.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Status

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.

Available1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

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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Keychron Q6 Max5Reviewrtings.com/keyboard/reviews/keychron/q6-q1-q3-etc-ultra-8kRead 8 October 2026RTINGS says the Keychron Q6 Ultra 8K follows the Keychron Q Max series and raises battery life from 180 hours to 660 hours.7Reviewnotebookcheck.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.

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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$239.994Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-reviewRead 8 October 2026US MSRP in the review.

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

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Black, White1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

Segment

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

Enthusiast1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

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

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

Complete1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026Current store sells fully assembled knob configurations. Barebones appears in the manual but is not listed as a current purchase option.

Layout

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

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

Full size1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

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

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

ANSI1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

Regional layouts

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

US English1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 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.

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

1083Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Manual page 11 states 108 keys. Rotary knob is separate.

Key legends for

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

Windows, macOS1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

Numpad

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

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Function row

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.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Dedicated arrow keys

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

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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

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.

Full3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Key stagger

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

Row-staggered3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Bottom row

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Low profile

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

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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.

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

Mechanical1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

Switch feel

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

Linear, Tactile1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

Switch maker

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

Keychron1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

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

Silk POM Brown, Silk POM Red, Silk POM Banana1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 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.

MX cross2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-silk-pom-switchRead 8 October 2026

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

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

55gf2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-silk-pom-switchRead 8 October 2026Base is Silk POM Brown, 55 ±15 gf. Red is 45 ±15 gf and Banana 57 ±8 gf, listed in variants.

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.

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.

2mm2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-silk-pom-switchRead 8 October 2026All Silk POM options specify 2.0 ±0.4 mm pre-travel.

Total travel

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.

4mm2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-silk-pom-switchRead 8 October 2026Brown and Red maximum total travel is 4.0 mm. Banana maximum is 3.4 mm.

Rated keystrokes

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50million2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-silk-pom-switchRead 8 October 2026Silk POM component rating is up to 50 million cycles.

Factory-lubed switches

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.

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

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

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No5Reviewrtings.com/keyboard/reviews/keychron/q6-q1-q3-etc-ultra-8kRead 8 October 2026Review explicitly contrasts the mechanical Ultra with HE boards that offer Rapid Trigger.

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

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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.

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.

5-pin1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026Sockets accept both 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style mechanical switches.

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-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

Stabilizers

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PCB screw-in1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

Factory-lubed stabilizers

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.

Yes5Reviewrtings.com/keyboard/reviews/keychron/q6-q1-q3-etc-ultra-8kRead 8 October 2026Reviewer describes pre-lubed stabilizers refined from Q Max.

Keycaps

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Keycap material

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

PBT1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

Legend method

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

Doubleshot1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

Keycap 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.

KSA1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

Keycap thickness

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

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.

No1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

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 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.

BKeychron Q6 Ultra 8K

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

Source1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

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

8,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

Polling rate (Bluetooth)

90Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

125Hz=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 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.

BKeychron Q6 Ultra 8K

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

Source1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026Maker lists NKRO in wireless and wired modes.

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.

AKeychron 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.

BKeychron Q6 Ultra 8K

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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 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-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

Wireless technology

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Bluetooth

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

5.31Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth device slots

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

31Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 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.

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.

Keys3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Fn+1, Fn+2 and Fn+3 select Bluetooth hosts.

Receiver connector

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

USB-A3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Receiver storage in keyboard

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Receiver shared with other devices

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Wireless range

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.

10m3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Within 10 meters in open space, as published in the manual.

Detachable cable

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

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Port on keyboard

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

USB-C3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Cable plug

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USB-C4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-reviewRead 8 October 2026Supplied cable is USB-C to USB-C. A USB-C to USB-A adapter is included. Review table conflicts with its unboxing prose, so unboxing is used.

Cable

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Braided4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-reviewRead 8 October 2026

Cable length

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1.8m4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-reviewRead 8 October 2026

USB passthrough

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No4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-reviewRead 8 October 2026Review lists zero additional ports.

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

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.

Windows, macOS, Linux1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

Consoles

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Battery

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Battery type

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

Li-Po1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 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

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

4,000mAh1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 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 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.

BKeychron Q6 Ultra 8K

Lighting	Hours (h)
Off	660
On	200

Source1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026Up to 660 hours with backlight off. Up to 200 hours at lowest RGB brightness. Product specifications do not identify the wireless connection or polling rate for these claims.

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.

95h=CalculatedFrom Battery life per mode (claimed)

660h=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.

95h=CalculatedFrom Battery life per mode (claimed)

660h=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.

50h=CalculatedFrom Battery life per mode (claimed)

200h=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-C2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026

USB-C3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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

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.

300min3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Approximately five hours. Manual recommends 5 V 1 A or USB 3.0 for best charging performance.

Quick charge

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Use while charging

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Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

Solar charging

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Battery indicator

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.

LED3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Build

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Case material

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

CNC aluminum1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

Plate material

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Polycarbonate1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

Mount style

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Gasket1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026Double-gasket construction with silicone pads between the top and bottom cases.

Flex cuts in PCB

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

Foam, position not 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.

Plate foam, PCB foam, Case foam, Other1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026Sound absorbing foam, IXPE foam between switches and PCB, latex bottom pad, bottom-case acoustic foam and PET films.

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.

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.

5.3°1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

Spill resistant

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IP rating

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Lighting

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Backlight

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.

RGB per key1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

LED position

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.

South-facing1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 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.

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.

Fn layer4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-reviewRead 8 October 2026F-row media shortcuts in Mac mode and through Fn. Knob is tracked separately.

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

02Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026

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Volume control

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

Knob4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-reviewRead 8 October 2026

Knobs

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.

13Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

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.

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Built-in screen

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

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Touchpad

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Fingerprint reader

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OS mode switch

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

Switch1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

Windows key lock

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Software

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Software

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.

Keychron Launcher1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

Software runs on

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

Web1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

Open firmware

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

ZMK1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

Onboard memory

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Yes4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-reviewRead 8 October 2026

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

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Macros

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

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 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

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

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

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

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.

43Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Four key mapping layers. Mac layers 0 and 1, Windows layers 2 and 3.

User firmware updates

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.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Ergonomics

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Wrist rest

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.

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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.

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.

Width446Depth137mm(17.6 × 5.4 in)1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026Published body width and depth. Maker front and rear heights exclude keycaps, so complete keyboard height is omitted.

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.

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.

2,238g(4.9 lb)1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026Fully assembled ANSI knob configuration, manufacturer tolerance ±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

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 Q6 Ultra 8K keyboard, 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 key, Four spare gaskets, Additional Windows and Mac keycaps3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Fully assembled version. Manual lists 14 gaskets, 10 fitted and 4 supplied separately.

Cables included

AKeychron 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

BKeychron Q6 Ultra 8K

Type	Count
USB-C cable	1

Source3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Spare switches

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Links

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Product page

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

www.keychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboard1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

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.

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Manual

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

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdf1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 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.

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.

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