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V5 Max

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AKeychron V1 Ultra 8K

BKeychron V5 Max

General

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Series

V Ultra1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

V Max1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

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

V1U-D1, V1U-D3, V1U-D41Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Maker ProductGroup identifies three complete ANSI Black configurations. Red V1U-D1, Brown V1U-D3 and Banana V1U-D4 match the listed GTINs. Barebones and unverified regional hardware are excluded.

V5M-D1, V5M-D3, V5M-D41Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Maker ProductGroup maps complete Carbon Black ANSI Red V5M-D1, Brown V5M-D3 and Banana V5M-D4 to stored GTINs. Barebones V5M-Z4 excluded because weight and kit contents differ.

GTIN / EAN

4894979004550, 4894979004567, 48949790045741Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

4895248861485, 4895248861492, 48952488615081Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

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

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Status

Available1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Current model offered for sale. Some switch options are backordered. This is not evidence of discontinuation.

Available1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Current maker offers model. Brown and Red page backorder text does not establish discontinued status.

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.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Global and US maker storefront offers these exact ANSI configurations.

US1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Global and US maker storefront offers retained ANSI configurations.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Carbon Black1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Segment

Enthusiast1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Enthusiast1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

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

Complete1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Complete1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Layout

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

75 %1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

96 % (1800)1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

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

ANSI1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

ANSI1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Regional layouts

US English1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

US English1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Keys in regional layoutiPhysical typing and function keys in the stated regional layout. Separate media buttons, macro buttons and rotary controls are excluded. A Touch ID or Lock key in a key row counts, as on Apple keyboards.

812Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V1_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_136d7060-f146-4a45-8556-1f86e1dd6fd8.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 13 full ANSI layout has rows of 14, 15, 15, 14, 13 and 10 typing/function keys. Total 81 excludes the rotary control. TechRadar explicitly says its 82 includes the dial.

972Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 13 complete ANSI diagram has rows of 16, 18, 18, 16, 17 and 12 physical typing/function keys. Total 97 excludes rotary knob. Maker generic comparison blog says 100-key, which does not match exact layout.

Key legends for

Windows, macOS1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Windows, macOS1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Numpad

No2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V1_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_136d7060-f146-4a45-8556-1f86e1dd6fd8.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Function row

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V1_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_136d7060-f146-4a45-8556-1f86e1dd6fd8.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Dedicated arrow keys

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V1_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_136d7060-f146-4a45-8556-1f86e1dd6fd8.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026

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

Compact2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V1_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_136d7060-f146-4a45-8556-1f86e1dd6fd8.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 13 has Home, Page Up and Page Down in a compact side column. End is on another layer.

Compact2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Dedicated Home and End above numpad. Page Up and Page Down on Fn layer. No full dedicated navigation cluster.

Key stagger

Row-staggered2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V1_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_136d7060-f146-4a45-8556-1f86e1dd6fd8.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Row-staggered2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Bottom row

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Low profile

No2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V1_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_136d7060-f146-4a45-8556-1f86e1dd6fd8.pdfRead 23 October 2026

No1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Switches

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Switch sensing technologyiKey sensing technology. Hall effect and TMR are different sensor types. A mixed board is identified explicitly. Magnetic switch housing alone does not identify the sensor.

Mechanical1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Mechanical1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Switch feel

Linear, Tactile1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Linear, Tactile1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Switch maker

Keychron1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Gateron1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Switch models

Silk POM Red, Silk POM Brown, Silk POM Banana1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Jupiter Red, Jupiter Brown, Jupiter Banana1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Switch stem

MX cross1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Fitted Silk POM switches use the documented MX-style mechanical compatibility.

MX cross3Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/gateron-jupiter-switch-setRead 23 October 2026Jupiter Specs explicitly POM MX stem.

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

45 to 57gf1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 20263Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-silk-pom-switchRead 23 October 2026

45 to 59gf1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 20263Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/gateron-jupiter-switch-setRead 23 October 2026

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

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Tactile bump forceiPeak force of the tactile bump. It is not the force at initial movement or at bottom-out.

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Actuation pointiDistance before a key registers. For adjustable boards, the default profile or setting is stated in the source note.

2mm3Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-silk-pom-switchRead 23 October 2026Silk POM Red, Brown and Banana each have 2.0 mm pre-travel with 0.4 mm tolerance.

2mm3Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/gateron-jupiter-switch-setRead 23 October 2026Jupiter Red, Brown and Banana pre-travel 2.0 mm with 0.6 mm tolerance. Operating force and maximum travel differ by switch variant.

Total travel

3.4 to 4mm1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 20263Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-silk-pom-switchRead 23 October 2026

3.4 to 4mm1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 20263Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/gateron-jupiter-switch-setRead 23 October 2026

Rated keystrokes

50million3Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-silk-pom-switchRead 23 October 2026Operation life up to 50 million cycles. Force and travel differ and are stored per switch variant.

80million1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Fitted 3-pin Gateron Jupiter switches rated up to 80 million keystrokes. Sockets accept 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style switches.

Factory-lubed switches

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 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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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.

5-pin1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Maker Hot-swappable section explicitly supports 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style mechanical switches without soldering.

5-pin1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Compatible switches

3-pin and 5-pin MX-style mechanical switches1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

3-pin and 5-pin MX-style mechanical switches1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Stabilizers

PCB screw-in1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Newly Enhanced Stabilizers and Specs identify screw-in PCB stabilizers.

PCB screw-in1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Factory-lubed stabilizers

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Keycaps

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Keycap material

PBT1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

PBT1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Legend method

Doubleshot1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Doubleshot1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Keycap profile

OSA1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

OSA1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Keycap thickness

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

No4Reviewtechradar.com/computing/keyboards/frankly-absurd-i-reviewed-the-keychron-v1-ultra-8k-and-loved-its-ridiculously-epic-660-hour-battery-life-and-sky-high-8-000hz-max-polling-rateRead 23 October 2026Review explicitly states solid keycaps have no shine-through lettering.

No1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 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 V1 Ultra 8K

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

Source1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Specs explicitly 8000 Hz wired and 2.4 GHz and 125 Hz Bluetooth. Manual page 21 says wired and 2.4 GHz default to 1000 Hz. Select 8000 Hz in Launcher.

BKeychron V5 Max

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

Source1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Exact Specs table gives 1000 Hz wired and 2.4 GHz, 90 Hz Bluetooth. Included receivers are alternatives.

Max polling rate

8,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

Polling rate (wired)

8,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

Polling rate (2.4 GHz)

8,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

Polling rate (Bluetooth)

125Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

90Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

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

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Input latency (claimed)iMaker-published input or response latency with conditions in the source note. Do not calculate this from polling rate.

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Key rollover per connectioniKeys registered simultaneously over the stated connection. Connection is omitted if the source does not specify it.

AKeychron V1 Ultra 8K

Rollover
NKRO

Source1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Maker says NKRO yes, wireless and wired. No per-transport test result is claimed.

BKeychron V5 Max

Rollover
NKRO
6KRO

Source1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Manual page 8 permits 6-key and N-key rollover with Fn+N. NKRO default. Exact maker table says wireless and wired. No per-connection test result inferred.

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 V1 Ultra 8K

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BKeychron V5 Max

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

Source5Measurementrtings.com/keyboard/reviews/keychron/v5-max-v1-max-v2-max-etcRead 23 October 2026Public Raw Performance verdict explicitly effective update rate 1000 Hz wired and included 2.4 GHz receiver. Exact bought V5 Max Gateron Jupiter Red sample, methodology v1.4.3. Firmware and other settings unstated. Numeric input latency results are membership locked. No latency inferred from polling rate.

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

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2.38mm4Measurementtechgearlab.com/reviews/small-and-home-office/wireless-keyboard/keychron-v5-maxRead 23 October 2026Exact V5 Max Gateron Jupiter Banana sample. MecMesin force-displacement tester. Actuation point 2.38 mm is distinct from 0.56 mm tactile bump position. Firmware and transport not stated for mechanical measurement.

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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55.1gf4Measurementtechgearlab.com/reviews/small-and-home-office/wireless-keyboard/keychron-v5-maxRead 23 October 2026Exact Gateron Jupiter Banana sample. Reviewer average operating force 55.1 gf with MecMesin force-displacement tester. Not maker nominal 59 gf and not a bottom-out value.

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

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47dB(A)4Measurementtechgearlab.com/reviews/small-and-home-office/wireless-keyboard/keychron-v5-maxRead 23 October 2026Exact V5 Max Banana sample measured 47 dB(A) during typing with decibel equipment. Distance, weighting instrument setting, room floor and surface not published. No distance borrowed from other reviews.

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-v1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Wireless technology

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Bluetooth

5.31Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

5.11Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Bluetooth device slots

31Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

31Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

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

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54Measurementtechgearlab.com/reviews/small-and-home-office/wireless-keyboard/keychron-v5-maxRead 23 October 2026Reviewer exact-model specification explicitly lists up to five device connections: three Bluetooth, one 2.4 GHz wireless and one wired. This counts selectable host connections, not simultaneous key output or two separate receiver hosts. Maker three-device text refers to Bluetooth only.

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_V1_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_136d7060-f146-4a45-8556-1f86e1dd6fd8.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 20 switches Bluetooth hosts with Fn+1, Fn+2 and Fn+3. The mode toggle is separate.

Keys2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 19 Fn+1/2/3 switches paired Bluetooth hosts. Rear G/Cable/BT toggle changes connection mode.

Receiver connector

USB-A2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V1_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_136d7060-f146-4a45-8556-1f86e1dd6fd8.pdfRead 23 October 2026

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Receiver storage in keyboard

Yes5Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/keyboards/keychron-v1-ultra-8k-reviewRead 23 October 2026Gaming performance section explicitly says included receiver slots into keyboard side for storage.

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Dual Receivers section explicitly magnetic storage slots at top right for USB-A and USB-C receivers.

Receiver shared with other devices

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Wireless range

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Detachable cable

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V1_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_136d7060-f146-4a45-8556-1f86e1dd6fd8.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Port on keyboard

USB-C2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V1_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_136d7060-f146-4a45-8556-1f86e1dd6fd8.pdfRead 23 October 2026

USB-C1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Cable plug

USB-C8Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1945557-REG/keychron_v1u_d1_v1_ultra_8k_wireless.htmlRead 23 October 2026Connectivity table explicitly USB-C to USB-C cable with USB-C to USB-A adapter. Exact SKU V1U-D1. Its inconsistent EAN and height are not imported.

USB-C2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 2 explicitly Type-C to Type-C cable with Type-A adapter. Both USB-A and USB-C receivers included, so receiver_connector scalar omitted.

Cable

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Cable length

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USB passthrough

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

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V1_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_136d7060-f146-4a45-8556-1f86e1dd6fd8.pdfRead 23 October 2026Maker Specs lists macOS, Windows and Linux. Manual page 12 explicitly labels OS switch Win/Android and Mac/iOS. No other platform inferred.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Specs Windows, macOS and Linux. Manual page 12 explicitly Win/Android and Mac/iOS switch.

Consoles

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Battery

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Battery type

Li-Po1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Li-Po1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

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

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Battery capacity

4,000mAh1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

4,000mAh1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

User-replaceable battery

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

AKeychron V1 Ultra 8K

Lighting	Hours (h)
Off	660
On	200

Source1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Up to 660 hours backlight off. Up to 200 hours RGB at lowest brightness. Exact Specs table does not assign a connection or report rate to either row. Headline says up to 660 hours in 8K wireless mode. No inferred conversion from four months at five hours per day.

BKeychron V5 Max

Lighting	Hours (h)
Off	190
On	100

Source1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Exact maker Specs up to 190 hours backlight off and up to 100 hours RGB at lowest brightness. Transport, polling rate and workload unstated. TechGearLab calls 255 hours a manufacturer claim, so current maker 190 hours wins. No claim stored as measured runtime.

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.

660h=CalculatedFrom Battery life per mode (claimed)

190h=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.

660h=CalculatedFrom Battery life per mode (claimed)

190h=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.

200h=CalculatedFrom Battery life per mode (claimed)

100h=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_V1_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_136d7060-f146-4a45-8556-1f86e1dd6fd8.pdfRead 23 October 2026

USB-C1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

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

300min2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V1_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_136d7060-f146-4a45-8556-1f86e1dd6fd8.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 18 says fully charged in around five hours. Approximate nominal duration.

300min1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Maker and manual page 18 say around five hours. Approximate nominal full charging time.

Quick charge

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Use while charging

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026660 Hours section explicitly allows operation while charging.

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Solar charging

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Battery indicator

LED2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V1_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_136d7060-f146-4a45-8556-1f86e1dd6fd8.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 18 power LED is red while charging and green when fully charged. Page 17 also names a battery-life key.

LED2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 18 charging indicator red while charging, green when complete. Page 17 also names battery-life key.

Build

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Case material

Plastic1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

ABS plastic1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Plate material

Polycarbonate1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Polycarbonate1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Exact maker PC polycarbonate plate and gasket construction.

Mount style

Gasket1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Gasket1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

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 stated, Case foam, Other1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Exploded stack names sound absorbing foam, EPDM foam, bottom case acoustic foam and PET films. Unlocated foam is foam. PET films are other. The current manual calls one film PET foam. No unsupported position assigned.

Case foam, Foam, position not stated, Other2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Complete package page 2 identifies case foam, sound absorbing foam and PET foam. PET layer is also shown as film in maker exploded diagram. Stored other for PET layer without inventing foam composition or stack position.

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.

3.5°, 7.1°, 9.5°1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Maker three foot positions. Manual page 11 confirms 3.5, 7.1 and 9.5 degrees.

3.5°, 7.1°, 9.5°2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Manual page 11 explicitly 3.5, 7.1 and 9.5 degrees. Current product page says 3.5, 8 and 10 degrees and GearLab says 3.5, 7 and 9. Manual takes precedence for claims.

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-v1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Per-key RGB and Mix RGB are configurable software effects. Two user-defined effect zones are not two physical lighting zones.

RGB per key1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Exact maker south-facing RGB LED array. Software effect limitations are not physical lighting-zone counts.

LED position

South-facing1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

South-facing1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 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_V1_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_136d7060-f146-4a45-8556-1f86e1dd6fd8.pdfRead 23 October 2026Pages 13-17 complete layouts show playback on shared function-row keys. No separate playback or macro buttons.

Fn layer2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Pages 13-17 share playback with function-row keys. No separate media buttons or macro bank.

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_V1_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_136d7060-f146-4a45-8556-1f86e1dd6fd8.pdfRead 23 October 2026

02Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Volume control

Knob2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V1_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_136d7060-f146-4a45-8556-1f86e1dd6fd8.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Knob2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Knobs

12Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V1_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_136d7060-f146-4a45-8556-1f86e1dd6fd8.pdfRead 23 October 2026

12Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Programmable knob

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Yes6Reviewnote.com/jm3nrh/n/n5d24a19d8323Read 23 October 2026Exact purchased V5 Max Banana review Dial knob section changes clockwise, counter-clockwise and click mappings with VIA.

Knob press

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V1_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_136d7060-f146-4a45-8556-1f86e1dd6fd8.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 21 Fn plus knob press toggles backlight.

Yes6Reviewnote.com/jm3nrh/n/n5d24a19d8323Read 23 October 2026Reviewer explicitly describes default mute by click and remapped click action.

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_V1_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_136d7060-f146-4a45-8556-1f86e1dd6fd8.pdfRead 23 October 2026

02Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Built-in screen

None2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V1_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_136d7060-f146-4a45-8556-1f86e1dd6fd8.pdfRead 23 October 2026

None2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026

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_V1_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_136d7060-f146-4a45-8556-1f86e1dd6fd8.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Switch2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Windows key lock

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Software

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Software

Keychron Launcher1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Keychron Launcher / VIA1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Current maker Launcher and original manual VIA in wired mode.

Software runs on

Web1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Web1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Open firmware

ZMK1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

QMK, VIA1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Onboard memory

Yes4Reviewtechradar.com/computing/keyboards/frankly-absurd-i-reviewed-the-keychron-v1-ultra-8k-and-loved-its-ridiculously-epic-660-hour-battery-life-and-sky-high-8-000hz-max-polling-rateRead 23 October 2026Review explicitly says changed settings are saved to keyboard and carry across devices and connection modes.

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Switch Layouts section explicitly saves separate macOS and Windows layouts on keyboard. This does not establish a profile count or stored macro-sequence capacity.

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-v1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Macros stored onboardiRecorded command sequences run from keyboard storage without the configuration app. Onboard lighting or remapping alone does not establish this.

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Key remapping

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

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

42Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V1_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_136d7060-f146-4a45-8556-1f86e1dd6fd8.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 9 identifies Mac layers 0/1 and Windows layers 2/3. These are layers rather than independent profiles.

42Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 7 Mac layers 0/1 and Windows layers 2/3. Not four profiles.

User firmware updates

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V1_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_136d7060-f146-4a45-8556-1f86e1dd6fd8.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 10 gives Launcher firmware flashing instructions in wired mode.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 10 exact firmware flash procedure through QMK Toolbox.

Ergonomics

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Wrist rest

None2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V1_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_136d7060-f146-4a45-8556-1f86e1dd6fd8.pdfRead 23 October 2026Complete package on page 2 has no palm rest. Maker sells palm rest separately.

None2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 2 complete package excludes optional palm rest.

Wrist rest material

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Tenting

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Tenting angles

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiKeyboard body dimensions with fitted keycaps, without wrist rest and with feet folded. Any different measurement condition is stated in the source note. Width is the longest side, depth runs front to back and height is the thickness. Map by size when the maker's labels differ.

Width328.5Depth148.7Height40.1Front height30.8mm(12.9 × 5.9 × 1.6 × 1.2 in)2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V1_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_136d7060-f146-4a45-8556-1f86e1dd6fd8.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 11 with keycaps gives front 30.8 mm and back 40.1 mm. Maker page and review 21.5/29.4 mm omit keycaps. Stored fitted-keycap baseline dimensions. Foot position is not explicitly labelled in height table.

Width391.5Depth148.7Height42.7Front height30.8mm(15.4 × 5.9 × 1.7 × 1.2 in)2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 11 fitted-keycap front 30.8 mm and back 42.7 mm. Maker product page front 21.7 mm and back 29.6 mm are explicitly without keycaps. Manual bare heights 21.5/29.4 differ slightly. Foot condition not explicitly labelled in height table.

Dimensions with wrist rest

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Keyboard weightiKeyboard without cable or wrist rest. Weights that include accessories cannot be stored here. A cable that cannot be removed is included. Replaceable batteries are included, as built-in batteries are.

770g(1.7 lb)1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Complete keyboard 770 g with 10 g tolerance. Optional palm rest and detachable cable excluded.

925g(2 lb)1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Fully assembled keyboard 925 g with 10 g tolerance. Optional palm rest and detachable cable excluded. Barebones weight not inherited.

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

Fully assembled V1 Ultra 8K keyboard with Silk POM switches and OSA PBT keycaps, Additional Mac and Windows keycaps, Type-C cable, Type-A to Type-C adapter, Receiver extension adapter, Type-A 2.4 GHz receiver, Keycap and switch puller, Screwdriver, Hex key2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V1_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_136d7060-f146-4a45-8556-1f86e1dd6fd8.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 2 complete package. Additional OS keycaps also explicit on maker product page. Barebones page 3 is not the selected kit.

Fully assembled V5 Max keyboard with Gateron Jupiter switches and OSA PBT keycaps, Additional Mac and Windows keycaps, USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-A to USB-C adapter, Receiver extension adapter, USB-A 2.4 GHz receiver, USB-C 2.4 GHz receiver, Keycap and switch puller, Screwdriver, Hex key2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 2 full assembled inventory. Additional OS keycaps confirmed by maker exact page. Excludes barebones package page 3.

Cables included

AKeychron V1 Ultra 8K

Type	Count
USB-C to USB-C cable	1

Source2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V1_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_136d7060-f146-4a45-8556-1f86e1dd6fd8.pdfRead 23 October 20268Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1945557-REG/keychron_v1u_d1_v1_ultra_8k_wireless.htmlRead 23 October 2026

BKeychron V5 Max

Type	Count
USB-C to USB-C cable	1

Source2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Spare switches

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Links

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Product page

www.keychron.com/products/keychron-v1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboard1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

www.keychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboard1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.keychron.com/products/keychron-v1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboard1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Exact online Specs table. No separate maker datasheet found.

www.keychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboard1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Maker online Specs table. No separate exact datasheet found.

Manual

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V1_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_136d7060-f146-4a45-8556-1f86e1dd6fd8.pdf1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V5_Max_User_Manual.pdf1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year6Maker product pagekeychron.com/pages/warrantyRead 23 October 2026Global and US direct-store base warranty twelve months from delivery unless purchase documents state otherwise. V Ultra covered by defective-part replacement. Keycaps and palm rests have three months. Statutory rights excluded.

1year7Maker product pagekeychron.com/pages/warrantyRead 23 October 2026Global and US direct-store base twelve-month warranty from delivery unless purchase documents state otherwise. V Max defective-part replacement policy. Keycaps three months. Statutory rights excluded.

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