- Low-profile design with mechanical switches for fast, comfortable typing
- Gateron Low Profile 2.0 Mechanical Brown (release pressure: 55 cN actuation force)
- ANSI Layout
- QMK/VIA compatible: personalize your layout with the Keychron Launcher
- Triple Mode: Bluetooth 5.1, 2.4 GHz Wireless and USB-C Cable Operation
- Hot-swappable: Switch between low-profile Gateron switches at any time
- RGB backlight with over 22 effects – for the perfect look in the workplace
- Suitable for macOS, Windows, iOS & Android – keycaps for both systems included
Keychron K5 Max – Ultra-slim and fully configurable with QMK/VIA
Ideal for beginners
The Keychron K5 Max has everything you need for the home office, office or your daily gaming routine - in a super-slim format. Despite its slim profile, it is pleasantly crisp and reliable. Thanks to wireless 2.4 GHz mode, Bluetooth or classic USB-C, you are flexible on the go. And best of all, it works directly with macOS, Windows, Android or iOS – keycaps for both systems are included. So plug in, get started, feel good.
For IT professionals & enthusiasts
Under the hood, the K5 Max shows its true strength: full QMK/VIA support for individual layouts and macros – without any firmware flash. With the official Keychron Launcher, setup has never been easier: change layout, adjust key assignments, build shortcuts – intuitively and visually. The hot-swappable low-profile Gateron switches can be exchanged in no time at all – even between clicky, linear or tactile variants. The triple-mode connectivity (Bluetooth 5.1, 2.4 GHz, USB-C) and the long-lasting 2000 mAh battery provide you with wireless freedom and stability in everyday life. Add to that 22+ RGB lighting effects, a robust aluminum housing and a clever layout – ANSI 100% Full Size. And yes, of course, Mac key assignments included.
Conclusion & Recommendation
If you're looking for an ultra-slim, wireless, and fully customizable keyboard, then you can't go wrong with the Keychron K5 Max. Target group: Productive prosters, creative professionals, Mac users, layout tuners, RGB fans, low-profile lovers
Specifications
- Housing format
- Full-size keyboard
- Case Material
- ABS
Aluminium
- Housing color
- Black
- Switch technology
- Mechanical
- Switch characteristics
- Tactile switching characteristics
- Switch stem
- MX
- Switches
- Gateron Low Profile 2.0 Mechanical Brown
- Hot-swappable
- Yes (3 pin)
- Physical Layout
- ANSI
- Language layout
- US QWERTY
- MCU
- ARM Cortex-M4 32-bit STM32F402 (256KB Flash)
- Number of buttons
- 108
- Keycap material
- PBT
- Keycap profile
- LSA (Low Profile Spherical-Angled)
- Keycap color
- Dark gray
Light gray
Orange
- Translucent lettering
- opaque
- Color keycaps lettering
- White
- Labeling type
- Double-Shot
- Signalling
- Wired
Wireless
- Connection
- 2.4GHz USB Receiver
Bluetooth
USB
- USB interface
- USB Type-C
- Bluetooth interface
- Bluetooth Version 5.1
- Bluetooth Multipairing
- up to 3 devices
- Polling Rate (Wireless Mode)
- 90 Hz
- Polling Rate (Wired Mode)
- 1000 Hz
- Polling Rate (2.4GHz)
- 1000 Hz
- Lighting
- RGB LED
- RGB modes
- 22
Programmable by Keychron Launcher Web App
- Adjustment height/inclination
- 3 positions (3.37º/ 4.36°/ 6.56°)
- Cable duct
- In front
- Battery
- 2000 mAh
- Operating systems
- Android
Ios
Linux
macOS
Windows
- NKRO / Anti Ghosting
- Full anti-ghosting with N-key rollover via USB
Full anti-ghosting with N-key rollover wireless mode
- Multimedia Buttons
- Programmable by Keychron Launcher Web App
- Keyboard dimensions (w x d x h)
- 424 x 119 x 7.8 mm (front height) / 14.7 mm (back height)
- Keyboard Weight
- 720 g
- Scope of delivery
- Keyboard
Keycap Puller
Keys for Mac layout
Switch Puller
USB-C charging cable (USB-A to USB-C)
- User guide
- English
Special order numbers
- EAN13
- 7640156524376