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Keychron Q5 HE 8K vs Logitech G316 X 98

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Q5 HE 8K

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G316 X 98

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AKeychron Q5 HE 8K

BLogitech G316 X 98

General

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Series

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

G31Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g316-x-98-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026The page lists the keyboard under G3 Series.

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

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

920-014183, 920-014213, 920-014226, 920-014239, 920-0142521Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g316-x-98-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Five US SKUs in the page data: 920-014183 Black tactile, 920-014213 Black linear, 920-014226 White tactile, 920-014239 White linear, 920-014252 Lilac tactile. The regulatory model number YU0104 is in the aliases. EU layouts have other model numbers and are not included.

GTIN / EAN

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

097855212115, 097855213112, 097855213129, 0978552129249Retailer pageabt.com/Logitech-G316-X-98-Wired-Tactile-Gaming-Keyboard-in-Black-920014183/p/246099.htmlRead 14 October 2026920-014183 Black tactile is 097855212115.10Retailer pageabt.com/Logitech-G316-X-98-Wired-Linear-Gaming-Keyboard-in-Black-920014213/p/246100.htmlRead 14 October 2026920-014213 Black linear is 097855213112.11Retailer pageabt.com/Logitech-G316-X-98-Wired-Tactile-Gaming-Keyboard-in-White-920014226/p/246102.htmlRead 14 October 2026920-014226 White tactile is 097855213129.12Retailer pageabt.com/Logitech-G316-X-98-Wired-Linear-Gaming-Keyboard-in-White-920014239/p/246101.htmlRead 14 October 2026920-014239 White linear is 097855212924. No GTIN was found for 920-014252.

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

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

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Status

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

Available1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g316-x-98-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026US store page offers it for sale with an Add to cart button.

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.

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

$119.998Press articlekitguru.net/peripherals/keyboards/joao-silva/logitech-launches-g305-x-superlight-mouse-and-g316-x-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Launch report gives MSRP 119.99 USD. Logitech US store lists the same price. Tax is not included in US prices.

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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€119.998Press articlekitguru.net/peripherals/keyboards/joao-silva/logitech-launches-g305-x-superlight-mouse-and-g316-x-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Launch report gives MSRP 119.99 EUR. Logitech EU store lists the same list price. EU prices include VAT.

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-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026US store page with USD prices.

US1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g316-x-98-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026US store page only. Other regions sell other layouts with other model numbers.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Black, White, Lilac1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g316-x-98-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026The style selector shows Black, White and Lilac.

Segment

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

Gaming1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g316-x-98-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Sold in the Gaming Keyboards category of Logitech G.

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

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

Complete1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g316-x-98-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

Layout

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

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

96 % (1800)1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g316-x-98-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Maker calls it a 98% wired gaming keyboard. The schema id 1800 is the 96 % layout, the nearest option.

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

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

ANSI1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g316-x-98-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026English US layout. The product photo shows an ANSI-style Enter and left Shift.

Regional layouts

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

English US (QWERTY)1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g316-x-98-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026All five US SKUs are named English US (QWERTY) in the page data.

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.

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

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Key legends for

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

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Numpad

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

Yes1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g316-x-98-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Product photo shows a numpad. Press and reviews state 98% layout with numpad.

Function row

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

Yes1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g316-x-98-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Product photo shows F1 to F12.

Dedicated arrow keys

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

Yes1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g316-x-98-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Product photo shows a separate arrow cluster.

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

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

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Key stagger

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

Row-staggered1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g316-x-98-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Product photo shows standard row-staggered typing rows.

Bottom row

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Low profile

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

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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.

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

Mechanical1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g316-x-98-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Page data lists keyboard type Mechanical.

Switch feel

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

Linear, Tactile1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g316-x-98-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Style selector offers Tactile and Linear.

Switch maker

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

Long Hua6Reviewsmartworld.it/recensioni/logitech-g-g316-x-98Read 14 October 2026Review says the standard tactile switches are Long Hua, 3-pin, made for Logitech G. The linear switch maker is not stated, so only the tactile versions list it. Logitech does not name the switch maker.

Switch models

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

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Switch stem

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MX cross1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g316-x-98-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Page says standard cross hatch stem keycaps.

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

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40 to 55gf1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g316-x-98-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 20262Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-150/articles/40713521030423-Specification-G316-X-98Read 14 October 2026

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

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

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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.

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1.9 to 2.2mm1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g316-x-98-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 20262Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-150/articles/40713521030423-Specification-G316-X-98Read 14 October 2026

Total travel

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3.3 to 3.5mm1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g316-x-98-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 20262Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-150/articles/40713521030423-Specification-G316-X-98Read 14 October 2026

Rated keystrokes

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

20million2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-150/articles/40713521030423-Specification-G316-X-98Read 14 October 2026Durability 20 million keypresses for linear and tactile switches.

Factory-lubed switches

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

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Adjustable actuation

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

No7Reviewbasic-tutorials.com/reviews/peripherals/logitech-g316-x-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review says there are no adjustable trigger points.

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

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

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Actuation stepiSmallest documented increment between selectable actuation settings.

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

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

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

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Rapid trigger

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

No4Reviewpcgamesn.com/logitech/g316-x-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review says rapid trigger is not supported.

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

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

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Multi-action keys

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

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SOCD handling

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

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

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

No4Reviewpcgamesn.com/logitech/g316-x-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review says analog key actuation is not offered.

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

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

5-pin6Reviewsmartworld.it/recensioni/logitech-g-g316-x-98Read 14 October 2026Review says the hot-swap PCB works with 3-pin and 5-pin switches. Logitech states the switches are hot-swappable.

Compatible switches

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

3-pin and 5-pin switches6Reviewsmartworld.it/recensioni/logitech-g-g316-x-98Read 14 October 2026Review says 3-pin and 5-pin switches fit.

Stabilizers

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

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Factory-lubed stabilizers

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Keycaps

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Keycap material

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

PBT1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g316-x-98-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Page description says customizable PBT keycaps.

Legend method

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

Doubleshot5Reviewlesterchan.net/blog/2026/09/07/logitech-g316-x-wired-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review lists double-shot PBT keycaps.

Keycap profile

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

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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-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Maker: south-facing RGB works with premium non-shine-through PBT keycaps.

Yes6Reviewsmartworld.it/recensioni/logitech-g-g316-x-98Read 14 October 2026Review lists a shine-through design on the PBT double-shot keycaps.

Performance

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

AKeychron Q5 HE 8K

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

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

BLogitech G316 X 98

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

Source2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-150/articles/40713521030423-Specification-G316-X-98Read 14 October 2026USB report rate 1 kHz, 2 kHz, 4 kHz and 8 kHz. The setup guide says 8 kHz needs a direct connection with the included cable.

Max polling rate

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Polling rate (wired)

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Polling rate (2.4 GHz)

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Polling rate (Bluetooth)

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

256kHz1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Maker: up to a 256 kHz single-key scanning 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 Q5 HE 8K

Connection	Rollover
USB (wired)	NKRO

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

BLogitech G316 X 98

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Anti-ghosting

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Yes2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-150/articles/40713521030423-Specification-G316-X-98Read 14 October 2026Spec table lists Anti-ghosting Yes. The table also lists 26 key rollover, which is not an option of the rollover field, so it is not stored.

Adjustable debounce

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Minimum debounce

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Measured

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Connectivity

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Connections

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

USB (wired)1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g316-x-98-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Page data lists USB-C on keyboard and a USB-C to USB-A cable included. No wireless.

Wireless technology

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Bluetooth

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Bluetooth device slots

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

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

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Receiver connector

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None1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g316-x-98-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Wired only, so no receiver.

Receiver storage in keyboard

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Receiver shared with other devices

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Wireless range

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Detachable cable

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

Yes1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g316-x-98-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026USB-C port on the keyboard and a separate included USB-A to USB-C cable.

Port on keyboard

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

USB-C1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g316-x-98-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

Cable plug

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

USB-A1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g316-x-98-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

Cable

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Cable length

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1.8m2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-150/articles/40713521030423-Specification-G316-X-98Read 14 October 2026USB A to C cable row lists 1.8 m.

USB passthrough

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

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

Windows, macOS1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g316-x-98-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Page data lists Windows 10 or above and macOS 12 or later.

Consoles

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Battery

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Battery type

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

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Battery capacity

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User-replaceable battery

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Charging port

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

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Quick charge

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Use while charging

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Solar charging

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Battery indicator

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Build

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Case material

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

Plastic4Reviewpcgamesn.com/logitech/g316-x-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review describes a plastic case.

Plate material

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

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Mount style

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

Gasket1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g316-x-98-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Page says gasket-mounted structure with sound-dampening layers.

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.

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

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

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

4°, 8°2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-150/articles/40713521030423-Specification-G316-X-98Read 14 October 2026Spec table lists removable rubber feet for tilt angle adjustment at 4 and 8 degrees.

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-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026South-facing RGB LED with per-key RGB.

RGB per key1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g316-x-98-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Page data lists Per Key RGB lighting.

LED position

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

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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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53Owner's manuallogitech.com/content/dam/support/g-keyboards/g316-x-98/g316-x-98-amr.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 5 of the English section shows brightness level 0 off, then 25 %, 50 %, 75 % and 100 %. The off level is counted.

Side or underglow lighting

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Lighting sensors

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Lighting sync

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LIGHTSYNC1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g316-x-98-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Page names Dynamic LIGHTSYNC RGB. A separate 30-zone light bar is not stored because no field fits it.

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

Multifunction control3Owner's manuallogitech.com/content/dam/support/g-keyboards/g316-x-98/g316-x-98-amr.pdfRead 14 October 2026The knob has a music mode. Rotate for next and previous track and press to play or pause.

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

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

03Owner's manuallogitech.com/content/dam/support/g-keyboards/g316-x-98/g316-x-98-amr.pdfRead 14 October 2026The parts list names a Game Mode button, a dot-matrix display and a media knob. It has no separate media buttons.

Volume control

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

Knob3Owner's manuallogitech.com/content/dam/support/g-keyboards/g316-x-98/g316-x-98-amr.pdfRead 14 October 2026The knob has a volume mode. Rotate to change volume and press to mute.

Knobs

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

13Owner's manuallogitech.com/content/dam/support/g-keyboards/g316-x-98/g316-x-98-amr.pdfRead 14 October 2026One media knob.

Programmable knob

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

No6Reviewsmartworld.it/recensioni/logitech-g-g316-x-98Read 14 October 2026Review calls the knob non-remappable.

Knob press

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

Yes3Owner's manuallogitech.com/content/dam/support/g-keyboards/g316-x-98/g316-x-98-amr.pdfRead 14 October 2026Press confirms a mode, mutes, or plays and pauses.

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

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

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Built-in screen

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

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Touchpad

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Fingerprint reader

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OS mode switch

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

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Windows key lock

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Yes3Owner's manuallogitech.com/content/dam/support/g-keyboards/g316-x-98/g316-x-98-amr.pdfRead 14 October 2026The Game Mode button disables the Windows key by default.

Software

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Software

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

G HUB3Owner's manuallogitech.com/content/dam/support/g-keyboards/g316-x-98/g316-x-98-amr.pdfRead 14 October 2026The guide points to G HUB for download.

Software runs on

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

Windows, macOS3Owner's manuallogitech.com/content/dam/support/g-keyboards/g316-x-98/g316-x-98-amr.pdfRead 14 October 2026The guide says to install G HUB on PC or Mac.

Open firmware

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Onboard memory

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

Yes2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-150/articles/40713521030423-Specification-G316-X-98Read 14 October 2026Spec table lists support to store 2 profiles.

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

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

22Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-150/articles/40713521030423-Specification-G316-X-98Read 14 October 2026Spec table lists support to store 2 profiles.

Macros

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

Yes3Owner's manuallogitech.com/content/dam/support/g-keyboards/g316-x-98/g316-x-98-amr.pdfRead 14 October 2026G HUB is named for creating macros.

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-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Launcher: remap keys.

Yes3Owner's manuallogitech.com/content/dam/support/g-keyboards/g316-x-98/g316-x-98-amr.pdfRead 14 October 2026G HUB customizes the keyboard with KEYCONTROL. Fn+F1 opens the hotkey customizer.

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

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

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User firmware updates

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

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Ergonomics

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Wrist rest

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

None1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g316-x-98-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026No wrist rest in the box list.

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.

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

Width384.5Depth140.33Height40.69mm(15.1 × 5.5 × 1.6 in)2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-150/articles/40713521030423-Specification-G316-X-98Read 14 October 2026Spec table: height 40.69 mm, width 384.5 mm, depth 140.33 mm. It does not say whether the height includes the feet. The product page shows 384 mm and 140 mm with width and depth swapped.

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.

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

870g(1.9 lb)2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-150/articles/40713521030423-Specification-G316-X-98Read 14 October 2026Spec table lists 870 g plus or minus 50 g for the keyboard. The product page lists 880 g without cable and 920 g with cable. The spec table is stored.

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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Width397.5Height52.2Depth156mm(15.6 × 2.1 × 6.1 in)2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-150/articles/40713521030423-Specification-G316-X-98Read 14 October 2026Retail box row of the spec table. The 260 g listed for the box is the box alone, so no package weight is stored.

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

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

G316 X Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, USB-A to USB-C cable, User documentation1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g316-x-98-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Package contents list on the page.

Cables included

AKeychron Q5 HE 8K

Type	Count
Type-C cable	1

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

BLogitech G316 X 98

Type	Count
USB-A to USB-C cable	1

Source1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g316-x-98-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

Spare switches

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Links

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Product page

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

www.logitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g316-x-98-gaming-keyboard1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g316-x-98-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

Spec sheet

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

support.logi.com/hc/en-150/articles/40713521030423-Specification-G316-X-982Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-150/articles/40713521030423-Specification-G316-X-98Read 14 October 2026

Manual

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

www.logitech.com/content/dam/support/g-keyboards/g316-x-98/g316-x-98-amr.pdf3Owner's manuallogitech.com/content/dam/support/g-keyboards/g316-x-98/g316-x-98-amr.pdfRead 14 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.

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

2years1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g316-x-98-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 20262-Year Limited Hardware Warranty on the US page.

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