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Keychron Q5 HE 8K vs Wooting 60HE v2
Product A: Keychron
87 of 164 known
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Logitech G PRO X 60 LIGHTSPEED
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NuPhy Air60 HE
Razer Huntsman V3 Pro Mini
Razer Huntsman Mini
Wooting 60HE+
Redragon FIZZ K617 60% Wired Mechanical Keyboard
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CORSAIR VANGUARD 96
Change Keychron Q5 HE 8K
Compare the Wooting 60HE v2 with
DrunkDeer X60HE
SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Gen 3
CORSAIR CLIPPER PRO MINI 60
Logitech G PRO X 60 LIGHTSPEED
SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Wireless
NuPhy Air60 HE
Razer Huntsman V3 Pro Mini
Razer Huntsman Mini
Wooting 60HE+
Redragon FIZZ K617 60% Wired Mechanical Keyboard
CORSAIR Vanguard Air 99 Wireless
CORSAIR VANGUARD 96Product B: Wooting
88 of 164 known
Change Wooting 60HE v2
Compare the Keychron Q5 HE 8K with
58 of 156 fields differ
- 36 different values
- 22 known for one only
- 35 the same
- 63 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 131 keyboards.
- Minimum rapid trigger movementLower is betterA: 0.01mmB: 0.1mmKeychron is 0.09 mm lower.
Weight
0 to 2,000 g
Keyboard weight
A2,301g
B945g
All 164 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
Announced
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Status
Predecessor
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Wooting 60HE+13Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-keyboards/wooting-60he-v2-reviewRead 8 October 2026PC Gamer's 60HE v2 review calls the 60HE+ the predecessor of the 60HE v2.14Maker product pagewooting.io/post/the-difference-between-the-60he-and-the-60he-v2Read 8 October 2026Maker comparison introduction explicitly states v2 builds on 60HE+. Exact previous marketed Plus version, rather than a borrowed switch/configuration.
Successor
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Launch price (US)
$239.991Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026US store regular price $239.99 for the Fully Assembled Knob Black and White. The press launch reports of 6 March 2026 give the same price.5Press articlepcvenus.com/keychron-q5-he-8k-gaming-keyboard-8000hzRead 14 October 2026Article: $239.99.6Press articlemechkeys.com/blogs/news/keychron-announces-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboard-with-8k-polling-rateRead 14 October 2026Article: priced at $239.99, available through Keychron.
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
Segment
Sold as
Layout
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Form factor
Layout standard
Regional layouts
Keys in regional layout
Key legends for
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Numpad
Function row
Dedicated arrow keys
Navigation keys
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Key stagger
Bottom row
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Low profile
Switches
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Switch sensing technology
Magnetic (Hall effect)1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-60he-v2Read 8 October 2026
Switch feel
Switch maker
Switch models
Keychron Ultra-fast Lime Magnetic Switch1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q5-he-8k-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 14 October 2026
Lekker Tikken Medium1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-60he-v2Read 8 October 2026
Switch stem
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Actuation force
Not available
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Bottom-out force
Tactile bump force
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Actuation point
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Rated keystrokes
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Factory-lubed switches
Adjustable actuation
Actuation range
Actuation step
Per-key actuation
Rapid trigger
Minimum rapid trigger movement
Multi-action keys
SOCD handling
Analog input
Hot-swap sockets
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.
KS-20 magnetic switches, including compatible Gateron and Geon models17Reviewwired.com/review/review-wooting-60he-v2Read 8 October 2026Peak Repairability explicitly adopts KS-20 and supports Gateron and Geon. This is board family compatibility. Tested aluminum split layout uses same magnetic sensing system. Not every model from those brands is claimed compatible and Wootility switch calibration/settings remain necessary.
Stabilizers
Factory-lubed stabilizers
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Keycaps
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Keycap material
Legend method
Keycap profile
Keycap thickness
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Performance
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Polling rate per connection
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.
BWooting 60HE v2
| Connection | Polling rate (Hz) |
|---|---|
| USB (wired) | 8,000 |
Max polling rate
8,000Hz
8,000Hz
Polling rate (wired)
8,000Hz
8,000Hz
Polling rate (2.4 GHz)
Not available
Not available
Polling rate (Bluetooth)
Not available
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Scan rate
Input latency (claimed)
Not available
Key rollover per connection
AKeychron Q5 HE 8K
| Connection | Rollover |
|---|---|
| USB (wired) | NKRO |
BWooting 60HE v2
| Connection | Rollover |
|---|---|
| USB (wired) | NKRO |
Anti-ghosting
Not available
Adjustable debounce
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Minimum debounce
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Measured
None of 7 known
Latency per connection (measured)
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Actuation point (measured)
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Total travel (measured)
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Operating force (measured)
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Typing noise (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
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Weight (measured)
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Connectivity
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Connections
Wireless technology
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Bluetooth
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Bluetooth device slots
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Devices it can switch between
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Device switching
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Receiver connector
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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
Port on keyboard
Cable plug
USB passthrough
Not available
Battery
None of 16 known
Battery type
Not available
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Number of batteries
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Battery capacity
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User-replaceable battery
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Battery life per mode (claimed)
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Longest battery life (claimed)
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Battery life, lighting off
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Battery life, lighting on
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Battery life, backlight on (claimed)
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Battery life, backlight off (claimed)
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Charging port
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Full charge time
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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
Plate material
Mount style
Flex cuts in PCB
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Sound dampening
Typing angles
Spill resistant
Not available
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IP rating
Not available
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Lighting
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Backlight
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 levels
Not available
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Side or underglow lighting
Not available
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Lighting sensors
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Lighting sync
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Controls
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Media keys
Separate media buttons
Volume control
Knobs
Programmable knob
Not available
Knob press
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Built-in screen
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Touchpad
Not available
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Fingerprint reader
Not available
Not available
OS mode switch
Not available
Software
5 of 10 differ
Software
Software runs on
Open firmware
Not available
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Onboard memory
Onboard profiles
Macros
Not available
Macros stored onboard
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Key remapping
Layers
User firmware updates
Ergonomics
0 of 4 differ
Wrist rest
Wrist rest material
Not available
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Tenting
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Tenting angles
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Dimensions and weight
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Dimensions
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.
Width305Depth115Height38.5Front height28.6mm(12 × 4.5 × 1.5 × 1.1 in)5Maker product pagewooting.io/product/wooting-60he-v2-aluminum-caseRead 8 October 2026Outer dimensions 305 x 115 mm. Keyboard height Front 28.6/Back 38.5 mm with OEM keycaps. Retailer 28.6 overall-height label rejected. Empty case Front 18.4/Back 29 excluded.
Dimensions with wrist rest
Not available
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Keyboard weight
Weight including wrist rest
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Box dimensions
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Box weight
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Certifications
None of 2 known
Platform certifications
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Other certifications
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In the box
3 of 3 differ
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.
60HE v2 ANSI keyboard with fitted switches and keycaps, Keycap and switch puller, Module puller, 3 spare Lekker Tikken switches, Wooting strap, Stainless steel strap mount, Decorative no-strap piece, 2 m USB-C to USB-C 2.0 cable, USB-C female to USB-A male adapter, Silicone dampening layer, Spare EPDM foam dampening layer, 3 spare M2 x 3 mm strap screws, 4 spare M2 x 4 mm PCBA screws, 2 spare silicone plugs, Postcard3Owner's manualwooting.io/quickstart/keyboard/wooting-60he-v2/prebuilt-aluminiumRead 8 October 2026ANSI inventory and Bottom case dampening section. Silicone layer pre-installed and alternative EPDM layer supplied. Keycaps pre-installed only on ANSI, not ISO.
Cables included
AKeychron Q5 HE 8K
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Type-C cable | 1 |
BWooting 60HE v2
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-C to USB-C 2.0 nylon-braided cable, 2 m | 1 |
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
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.
wooting.io/quickstart/keyboard/wooting-60he-v2/prebuilt-aluminium3Owner's manualwooting.io/quickstart/keyboard/wooting-60he-v2/prebuilt-aluminiumRead 8 October 2026Current maker Aluminium prebuilt Quickstart, updated May 14, 2026. ANSI regular-spacebar mode selected. Only exact standard configuration counted.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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