Keychron Q5 Max QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard (US ANSI Keyboard)
Keychron Q5 Max QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard (US ANSI Keyboard) - Fully Assembled Knob / Carbon Black / Gateron Jupiter Red is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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- The keyboard PCB, the case, and the PC plate.
- Keycaps (included Mac & Windows keycaps).
- Switches.
The Barebone version does not include the keycaps and switches.
Keychron Q5 Max QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard (US ANS...
Keychron Q5 Max
Meet the Keychron Q5 Max, a full metal QMK/VIA wireless custom mechanical keyboard upgraded with a 2.4 GHz wireless connection, featuring a 1000 Hz polling rate. Elevating the typing experience further, it has been thoughtfully upgraded with multiple layers of acoustic foams, ensuring a premium sound quality with every keystroke.
Paired with many other premium features, such as the double-gasket design, PBT keycaps, screw-in stabilizers, and more, the Keychron Q5 Max promises an unparalleled typing journey that transcends expectations.
Choose the keycaps, switches, and more accessories for your Q5 max.
Double-Shot PBT Keycaps
To further fine-tune your typing experience, we designed our unique Keychron spherical-angle (KSA profile) double-shot keycap set with premium non-backlight shine through PBT material, that is oil-resistant and durable for long-term use.
Double-Shot PBT Keycaps
Adopting an ergonomic design and classic appearance, it's ideal for standard typing situations.
OSA Side-Printed Shine-Through Keycaps
Less distracting during use and provides a fantastic backlight shine-through effect.
2.4 GHz & Bluetooth Connection
Experience peak gaming performance on the fly with the 2.4 GHz wireless connection boasting a rapid 1000 Hz polling rate. For seamless multitasking across your computer, phone, and tablet, you can effortlessly connect the Q5 Max via Bluetooth 5.1 to three devices.
A Refined Piece Of Metal Art
The entire metal body is crafted with 6063 aluminum that is processed through CNC machined, polished, sandblasted, and undergoes 24 more manufacturing stages to make this solid metal piece of art that is the Q5 Max.
Significantly Enhanced
Acoustic Foams
Elevate the typing experience with a combination of premium acoustic foams such as IXPE, PET, and Latex. Each keystroke becomes enjoyable, making every tap a delight for the senses.
Easy Assemble
We designed every component to be able to assemble easily so you can customize and adjust each component with ease to create your ultimate typing experience.
An Epic Core Inside The Keyboard
A powerful ARM Cortex-M4 chip (MCU) equipped with 256K Flash will provide more flexibility for developers. The polling rate is 1000 Hz right out of the box on 2.4 GHz and wired modes (90 Hz on Bluetooth mode), which makes the latency hardly noticeable even in competitive games.
Double-Gasket Design
The Double Gasket Design is a new innovative structure in the industry. In addition to the gaskets on the plates, we added silicone pads between the top and bottom cases to significantly reduce the acoustic resonance between the metals and reduce the noise of the impacted metals.
Experience the next level of key sounds and comfort with our gasket mount design together with a flexible PC (Polycarbonate) plate. This design combination allows the keyboard to maintain the flexibility of the gasket structure and improves the overall typing sound.
Suitable for All Devices
Built with the Mac users’ experience in mind while still retaining compatibility for Windows devices, the Q5 Max comes with a system toggle and an additional set of customized keycaps for both Windows and macOS systems. You can now save two different layouts on the keyboard, one for each system.
Program with QMK & Launcher.
The open-source QMK firmware means endless possibilities for key remapping, macros, shortcuts, and more. Now you can easily customize each key with the Keychron Launcher web app.
Click here to use Keychron Launcher* Please use the latest version of Chrome / Opera / Edge browser to open the Launcher and connect the keyboard to your device via wired mode.
Hot-Swappable
Every detail matters for a personalized typing experience, that’s why we give you the power. You can hot-swap every switch on the Q5 Max with almost all of the 3pin and 5pin MX style mechanical switches on the market (including Cherry, Gateron, Kailh, Panda, etc.) without soldering required. You can customize your own typing experience in seconds.
South-Facing RGB
Comes with 22 types of RGB backlight settings. You can further fine-tune the RGB hue, saturation, brightness, effect speed, and different modes, or even remap these keys with QMK/VIA.
Gateron Jupiter Switch
Our exclusive Gateron Jupiter mechanical switch (for the Fully Assembled version only) comes with a 3-pin design, its pre-lubed with a reliable Gateron quality standard with up to 80 million keystrokes lifespan. While their unique LED diffuser design offers high RGB backlight transmittance and softer backlight effect.
The banana switch provides an early tactile bump at the top with a uniquely smooth experience like those Panda switches on the market.
PCB Stabilizers
No detail is too insignificant when it comes to your fingertip feel. We’ve integrated the PCB-mounted screw-in stabilizers for a smoother typing experience with less wobbliness on the big keys such as the space bar, shift, enter, and delete keys. You can even customize your favorite stabilizers on your own.
What's in the box?
Specs
| Width | 145 mm |
|---|---|
| Length | 408 mm |
| Front Height | 22.6 mm (without keycaps) |
| Back Height | 35.8 mm (without keycaps) |
| Feet Height | 2.4 mm |
| Angle | 5.2° |
| Weight | 2215 g ± 10 g (Fully Assembled version) |
| Body Material | Aluminum |
| Plate | PC |
| Keycap | KSA double-shot PBT keycaps, not shine-through (Fully Assembled version) |
|---|---|
| Switch | Gateron Jupiter (Fully Assembled version) |
| Stabilizer | Screw-in PCB stabilizer |
| Backlight | South-facing RGB LED |
| Hot-swappable | Yes. Compatible with most of the 3 pin & 5 pin MX mechanical switches such as Gateron, Cherry MX and Kailh, etc. |
| MCU | ARM Cortex-M4 32-bit STM32F402 (256KB Flash) |
| Polling Rate | 1000 Hz (2.4 GHz & wired) / 90 Hz (Bluetooth) |
| N-Key Rollover (NKRO) | Yes for both wireless and wired modes |
| Battery | 4000 mAh Rechargeable li-polymer battery |
|---|---|
| Wireless Working Time (Backlit off) | Up to 180 hours (Lab test result may vary by actual use) |
| Wireless Working Time (RGB) | Up to 100 hours (Lowest brightness) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 |
| Compatible System | macOS/Windows/Linux |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz / Bluetooth / Type-C wired |
| Bluetooth Device Name | Keychron Q5 Max |
| Operating Environment | -10 to 50℃ |
Learn more about the Keychron Q5 Max such as the Q5 Max shortcuts, assembling the Q5 Max, factory reset, and more in the FAQ section.
Customer Reviews
We sent the keyboard back because we need a DE keyboard. We wanted to order them again from Keychron, but we haven't gotten the money back yet!!! That's why we can't order a new one! Customer service is not responding to us!!
No, you didn't fulfilled my order. I am still waiting for the keyboard. How is it possible to shop in Germany ship products through China. I am very disappointed. Next time I will seriously consider whether to choose your shop when buying accessories.
I hope I won't be forced to return the product as I probably wouldn't live to see a refund.
Overall, I'm more than impressed with this keyboard. Great build quality, great typing feel, it sounds great, it looks slick and clean.
Unfortunately there few are things holding it back:
-Slow and unresponsive software used for customization
-It's hard to tell when caps lock and num locks are on/off
-But most frustrating thing about it is keys skipping: a good number of keys don't always register when you press them. Or they are pressed twice, or if you hold them they get unpressed. From what I can tell, it's not some inherent flaw, but the issue is actually with key caps. If you remove them, and press switches directly, they seem to work fine. This is a main reason for not giving 5 stars.
As a novice enthusiast, I can only say WOW!
The THONK is surreal. I changed out the stock keys for a CHERRY profile custom PBTs that I love, and now it is perfect for me.
The weight is something you have to try to believe, and the built quality is insane, but that is to be expected from an all-metal chassis.
If there is anything I would complain about and say it is a con, (not really but I was disappointed) is that it did not come with a plastic cover for the keyboard like some of their cheaper keyboards do receive! But that is being nitpicky.
If you have the funds, and you do not want to do everything yourself, you will not go wrong with this keyboard. It delivers! The brown keys are nothing to write home about, I almost do not feel the bump at all (had CHERRY browns and they are better), and I would like to have an option for a clicky switch from the store, but I guess you can pick them up later and switch them yourself later on if you are not satisfied.
I highly recommend this keyboard.
I love it.
