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V5 Max
Released December 2023.8Reviewreddit.com/r/Keychron/comments/18uut6j/v5_max_out_nowRead 23 October 2026December 31, 2023 thread says model out now on maker website and ordered. Independent early Japanese owner review documents a year-end order and shipping break December 30 to January 1. Month approximate. Exact first global retail day and original regional SKU rollout not found. Last checked 23 October 2026.
- Form factor
- 96 % (1800)
- Switch sensing technology
- Mechanical
- Connections
- USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth
- Max polling rate
- 1,000Hz
98 of 164 fields known.
General
- Model numbers
- 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
- 4895248861485, 4895248861492, 48952488615081Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026
- Announced
- Not available
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- Not available
- Launch price (US)
- Not available
- Launch price (EU)
- Not available
- Colours
- Carbon Black1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026
Layout
- Form factor
- 96 % (1800)1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026
- Layout standard
- 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-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026
- Key legends for
- Windows, macOS1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026
- Function row
- 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_V5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026
- Key stagger
- Row-staggered2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026
- Bottom row
- Not available
Switches
- Switch sensing technology
- 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-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026
- Switch maker
- Gateron1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026
- Switch models
- 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 cross3Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/gateron-jupiter-switch-setRead 23 October 2026Jupiter Specs explicitly POM MX stem.
- Actuation force
- 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 force
- Not available
- Tactile bump force
- Not available
- Total travel
- 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
- Factory-lubed switches
- Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026
- Adjustable actuation
- Not available
- Actuation range
- Not available
- Actuation step
- Not available
- Per-key actuation
- Not available
- Rapid trigger
- Not available
- Minimum rapid trigger movement
- Not available
- Multi-action keys
- Not available
- SOCD handling
- Not available
- Analog input
- Not available
- Hot-swap sockets
- 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-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026
- Stabilizers
- PCB screw-in1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026
- Factory-lubed stabilizers
- Not available
Keycaps
- Keycap material
- 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-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026
- Keycap profile
- OSA1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026
- Keycap thickness
- Not available
Performance
- Polling rate per connection
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 - Max polling rate
- 1,000Hz
- Polling rate (wired)
- 1,000Hz
- Polling rate (2.4 GHz)
- 1,000Hz
- Polling rate (Bluetooth)
- 90Hz
- Scan rate
- Not available
- Input latency (claimed)
- Not available
- Key rollover per connection
Rollover NKRO 6KRO - Anti-ghosting
- Not available
- Adjustable debounce
- Not available
- Minimum debounce
- Not available
Measured
- Latency per connection (measured)
Connection Update rate (Hz) USB (wired) 1,000 2.4 GHz 1,000 - Total travel (measured)
- Not available
- Operating force (measured)
- 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.
- Battery life (measured)
- Not available
- Weight (measured)
- Not available
Connectivity
- Connections
- USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026
- Wireless technology
- Not available
- Bluetooth device slots
- 31Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026
- Receiver connector
- Not available
- Receiver storage in keyboard
- 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
- Not available
- Wireless range
- Not available
- Detachable cable
- Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026
- Port on keyboard
- USB-C1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026
- Cable
- Not available
- Cable length
- Not available
- USB passthrough
- Not available
- Works with
- 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
- Not available
Battery
- Battery type
- Li-Po1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026
- Number of batteries
- Not available
- Battery capacity
- 4,000mAh1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026
- User-replaceable battery
- Not available
- Battery life per mode (claimed)
Lighting Hours (h) Off 190 On 100 - Longest battery life (claimed)
- 190h
- Battery life, lighting off
- 190h
- Battery life, lighting on
- 100h
- Battery life, backlight on (claimed)
- Not available
- Battery life, backlight off (claimed)
- Not available
- Charging port
- USB-C1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026
- Quick charge
- Not available
- Use while charging
- Not available
- Solar charging
- Not available
Build
- Case material
- 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-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-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026
- Flex cuts in PCB
- Not available
- Sound dampening
- 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.
- Spill resistant
- Not available
- IP rating
- Not available
Lighting
- LED position
- South-facing1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026
- Lighting zones
- Not available
- Brightness levels
- Not available
- Side or underglow lighting
- Not available
- Lighting sensors
- Not available
- Lighting sync
- Not available
Controls
- Separate media buttons
- 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_V5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026
- Programmable knob
- 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.
- Separate macro keys
- 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_V5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026
- Touchpad
- Not available
- Fingerprint reader
- Not available
- OS mode switch
- Switch2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026
- Windows key lock
- Not available
Software
- Software
- 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-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026
- Open firmware
- QMK, VIA1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026
- Onboard profiles
- Not available
- Macros stored onboard
- Not available
Ergonomics
- Wrist rest material
- Not available
- Tenting
- Not available
- Tenting angles
- Not available
Dimensions and weight
Front and side, drawn to scale.
- Dimensions
- 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
- Not available
- Weight including wrist rest
- Not available
- Box dimensions
- Not available
- Box weight
- Not available
Certifications
We could not find any of these 2 fields. Show them
- Platform certifications
- Not available
- Other certifications
- Not available
In the box
- In the box
- 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
Type Count USB-C to USB-C cable 1 - Spare switches
- Not available
Links
- Product page
- 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-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_V5_Max_User_Manual.pdf1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
Warranty
- Manufacturer warranty (source market)
- 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.
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Variants
Each variant lists only what differs from the specs above.
| Model number | GTIN | Colours | Layout standard | Regional layouts | Switch feel | Switch maker | Switch models | Actuation force | Total travel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V5M-D1 | 4895248861485 | Carbon Black | ANSI | US English | Linear | Gateron | Jupiter Red | 45 gf | 4 mm |
| V5M-D3 | 4895248861492 | Carbon Black | ANSI | US English | Tactile | Gateron | Jupiter Brown | 55 gf | 4 mm |
| V5M-D4 | 4895248861508 | Carbon Black | ANSI | US English | Tactile | Gateron | Jupiter Banana | 59 gf | 3.4 mm |
Sources
We read 8 sources for this keyboard. The numbers match the markers in the sheet.
- Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/gateron-jupiter-switch-set
- Maker product pagekeychron.com/pages/warranty
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