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- Table of Contents
- Top
- Main Differences
- Design
- Typing Experience
- Performance
- Software and Operating System
- Comments
Keychron Q Pro Series [Q1 Pro, Q2 Pro, etc.] vs Keychron Q5 Max [Q1 Max, Q2 Max, etc.]
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Keychron Q Pro Series [Q1 Pro, Q2 Pro, etc.]
Keychron Q5 Max [Q1 Max, Q2 Max, etc.]
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![Keychron Q5 Max [Q1 Max, Q2 Max, etc.] Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/tMO2Tk6W/keychron-q5-max-q1-max-q2-max-etc/design-large.jpg?format=auto)
ConnectivityWireless
SizeCompact (75%)
Switch TypeMechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)Yes
Hot-Swappable SwitchesYes
ConnectivityWireless
SizeCompact (96%)
Switch TypeMechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)Yes
Hot-Swappable SwitchesYes
Variants
- Q6 Pro (Carbon Black - 100%)
- Q4 Pro (Carbon Black - 60%)
- Q2 Pro (Carbon Black - 65%)
- Q1 Pro (Carbon Black - 75%)
- Q5 Pro (Carbon Black - 96%)
- Q6 Pro (Shell White - 100%)
- Q4 Pro (Shell White - 60%)
- Q2 Pro (Shell White - 65%)
- Q1 Pro (Shell White - 75%)
- Q5 Pro (Shell White - 96%)
- Q4 Pro (Silver Gray - 60%)
- Q2 Pro (Silver Gray - 65%)
- Q5 Pro (Silver Gray - 96%)
- Q6 Pro (Silver Grey - 100%)
- Q15 Max (Black - Ortholinear)
- Q6 Max (Carbon Black - 100%)
- Q2 Max (Carbon Black - 65%)
- Q8 Max (Carbon Black - 65%/Alice)
- Q1 Max (Carbon Black - 75%)
- Q10 Max (Carbon Black - 75%/Alice)
- Q3 Max (Carbon Black - 80%/TKL)
- Q5 Max (Carbon Black - 96%)
- Q14 Max (Carbon Black - 96%/Alice)
- Q13 Max (Carbon Black - 96%/Alice)
- Q12 Max (Carbon Black - 96%/Southpaw)
- Q65 Max (Carbon Black - Special 65%)
- Q60 Max (Retro - Special 60%)
- Q6 Max (Shell White - 100%)
- Q2 Max (Shell White - 65%)
- Q8 Max (Shell White - 65%/Alice)
- Q1 Max (Shell White - 75%)
- Q10 Max (Shell White - 75%/Alice)
- Q3 Max (Shell White - 80%/TKL)
- Q5 Max (Shell White - 96%)
- Q14 Max (Shell White - 96%/Alice)
- Q13 Max (Shell White - 96%/Alice)
- Q12 Max (Shell White - 96%/Southpaw)
- Q65 Max (Shell White - Special 65%)
- Q15 Max (White - Ortholinear)
Our Verdict
Keychron Q Pro Series [Q1 Pro, Q2 Pro, etc.]
Keychron Q5 Max [Q1 Max, Q2 Max, etc.]
The Keychron Q5 Pro and the Keychron Q5 Max are wireless mechanical keyboards with 96% form factors. Each keyboard belongs to a wider lineup of Q Pro and Q Max keyboards, respectively. The standout difference between these two lineups is that the Q Pro connects wirelessly via Bluetooth while the Q Max connects wirelessly via Bluetooth or a 2.4 GHz receiver, providing better wireless performance. The Q Max also has several more layers of acoustic material inside the case, providing a slightly rounder, less pingy sound profile.
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Q5 Pro
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Q10 Max
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Q5 Pro
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Q14 Max
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Q12 Max
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Q60 Max
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Q3 Max
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Q14 Max
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Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
8.3
8.4
Single-Key Latency
8.4
9.2
Multi-Key Latency
8.0
8.7
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
![Keychron Q Pro Series [Q1 Pro, Q2 Pro, etc.] Top Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/RdZc8xkN/keychron-q-pro-series-q1-pro-q2-pro-etc/dimensions-large.jpg?format=auto)
![Keychron Q5 Max [Q1 Max, Q2 Max, etc.] Top Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/ecvTxOV7/keychron-q5-max-q1-max-q2-max-etc/dimensions-large.jpg?format=auto)
Size
Compact (75%)
Compact (96%)
Height
1.9" (4.9 cm)
2.0" (5.0 cm)
Width
12.9" (32.7 cm)
16.1" (40.8 cm)
Depth
5.7" (14.5 cm)
5.7" (14.5 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
N/A
Weight
3.82 lbs (1.731 kg)
4.86 lbs (2.206 kg)
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
Build Quality Close Up
![Keychron Q Pro Series [Q1 Pro, Q2 Pro, etc.] Build Quality Close Up](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/a2ZoKwym/keychron-q-pro-series-q1-pro-q2-pro-etc/build-quality-large.jpg?format=auto)
![Keychron Q5 Max [Q1 Max, Q2 Max, etc.] Build Quality Close Up](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/BLiZT0Sv/keychron-q5-max-q1-max-q2-max-etc/build-quality-large.jpg?format=auto)
Keycap Material
PBT
PBT
Ergonomics
6.0
6.0
Side Picture
![Keychron Q Pro Series [Q1 Pro, Q2 Pro, etc.] Side Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/b4YfJHiQ/keychron-q-pro-series-q1-pro-q2-pro-etc/ergonomics-large.jpg?format=auto)
![Keychron Q5 Max [Q1 Max, Q2 Max, etc.] Side Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/MMxcRf3r/keychron-q5-max-q1-max-q2-max-etc/ergonomics-large.jpg?format=auto)
Curved/Angled
No
No
Split Keyboard
No
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Staggered
Minimum Incline
5.2°
5.2°
Medium Incline
N/A
N/A
Maximum Incline
N/A
N/A
Home Row Height
36.5 mm (1.4")
37.6 mm (1.5")
Hardware Customizability
9.8
9.8
Customizability Overview
![Keychron Q Pro Series [Q1 Pro, Q2 Pro, etc.] Customizability Overview](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/LEzcIece/keychron-q-pro-series-q1-pro-q2-pro-etc/custom-large.jpg?format=auto)
![Keychron Q5 Max [Q1 Max, Q2 Max, etc.] Customizability Overview](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/tC2cMBe4/keychron-q5-max-q1-max-q2-max-etc/custom-large.jpg?format=auto)
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
Yes
Yes
Stabilizer Fixation
Screw-in
Screw-in
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
6.25u
6.25u
Size Of Right Mod Keys
1u
1u
Hot-Swappable Switches
Yes
Yes
Switch Stem Shape
Cherry MX Style
Cherry MX Style
Switch PCB Socket
5-pin Cherry
5-pin Cherry
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
No
No
Backlight Features
10
10
Backlighting Picture
![Keychron Q Pro Series [Q1 Pro, Q2 Pro, etc.] Backlighting Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/IwrEmtGg/keychron-q-pro-series-q1-pro-q2-pro-etc/backlight-large.jpg?format=auto)
![Keychron Q5 Max [Q1 Max, Q2 Max, etc.] Backlighting Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/6PiEIj9h/keychron-q5-max-q1-max-q2-max-etc/backlight-large.jpg?format=auto)
Brightness Max
![Keychron Q Pro Series [Q1 Pro, Q2 Pro, etc.] Brightness Max](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/I80nChlI/keychron-q-pro-series-q1-pro-q2-pro-etc/brightness-max-large.jpg?format=auto)
![Keychron Q5 Max [Q1 Max, Q2 Max, etc.] Brightness Max](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/RIkVvA1g/keychron-q5-max-q1-max-q2-max-etc/brightness-max-large.jpg?format=auto)
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Brightness Min
![Keychron Q Pro Series [Q1 Pro, Q2 Pro, etc.] Brightness Min](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/tITH1k4R/keychron-q-pro-series-q1-pro-q2-pro-etc/brightness-min-large.jpg?format=auto)
![Keychron Q5 Max [Q1 Max, Q2 Max, etc.] Brightness Min](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/yBSIVD0A/keychron-q5-max-q1-max-q2-max-etc/brightness-min-large.jpg?format=auto)
RGB
Yes
Yes
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Effects
Yes
Yes
Software Controllable
Yes
Yes
Backlight Clarity
4.0
4.0
White Shot
![Keychron Q Pro Series [Q1 Pro, Q2 Pro, etc.] White Shot](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/la4peJGN/keychron-q-pro-series-q1-pro-q2-pro-etc/whiteshot-large.jpg?format=auto)
![Keychron Q5 Max [Q1 Max, Q2 Max, etc.] White Shot](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/xfhyhey6/keychron-q5-max-q1-max-q2-max-etc/whiteshot-large.jpg?format=auto)
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wireless
Wireless
Detachable
Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)
Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)
Length
5.9 ft (1.8 m)
5.9 ft (1.8 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
USB type-C
USB type-C
Wireless Versatility
10
10
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
3
3
Proprietary Receiver
No
Yes
Battery Type
Rechargeable
Rechargeable
Macro Keys And Programming
4.0
6.0
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
3
Onboard Macro Programming
No
No
Macro Programming With Software
Yes
Yes
Extra Features
Extra Features
![Keychron Q Pro Series [Q1 Pro, Q2 Pro, etc.] Extra Features](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/KWdCkFCf/keychron-q-pro-series-q1-pro-q2-pro-etc/features-large.jpg?format=auto)
![Keychron Q5 Max [Q1 Max, Q2 Max, etc.] Extra Features](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/GwTsHEsu/keychron-q5-max-q1-max-q2-max-etc/features-large.jpg?format=auto)
Media Keys
Non-Dedicated
Non-Dedicated
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Scroll Wheel
No
No
Control Knob
Yes
Yes
USB Passthrough
No
No
Numpad
No
Yes
Windows Key Lock
No
Yes
Lock Indicator
Caps Lock
Caps & Num Lock
In The Box
Bundle Picture
![Keychron Q Pro Series [Q1 Pro, Q2 Pro, etc.] Bundle Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/i80y6iJo/keychron-q-pro-series-q1-pro-q2-pro-etc/in-the-box-large.jpg?format=auto)
![Keychron Q5 Max [Q1 Max, Q2 Max, etc.] Bundle Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/w6pn15Bl/keychron-q5-max-q1-max-q2-max-etc/in-the-box-large.jpg?format=auto)
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
8.5
8.5
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
8.7
7.5
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
46.8 dBA
52.2 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
No
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Keychron K Pro Brown
Gateron Jupiter Banana
Switch Type
Mechanical
Mechanical
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Analog
No
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Operating Force
47 gf
55 gf
Actuation Force
38 gf
38 gf
Pre-Travel
2.5 mm
2.5 mm
Total Travel
4.1 mm
3.2 mm
Performance
Single-Key Latency
8.4
9.2
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
9.0 ms
3.2 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±0.9 ms
±0.3 ms
Wired
9.0 ms
3.2 ms
Receiver
N/A
4.4 ms
Bluetooth
30.7 ms
9.5 ms
PCB (Estimated)
6.7 ms
1.0 ms
Multi-Key Latency
8.0
8.7
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
Wired
Receiver
Key Press
9.9 ms
4.5 ms
Key Release
13.5 ms
6.7 ms
Data Transmission
8.2
8.2
Multi-Key Raw USB
![Keychron Q Pro Series [Q1 Pro, Q2 Pro, etc.] Multi-Key Raw USB](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/lek9HWH4/keychron-q-pro-series-q1-pro-q2-pro-etc/rollover-large.jpg?format=auto)
![Keychron Q5 Max [Q1 Max, Q2 Max, etc.] Multi-Key Raw USB](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/eqBRJOhg/keychron-q5-max-q1-max-q2-max-etc/rollover-large.jpg?format=auto)
Connection Evaluated
Wired
Receiver
USB Polling Rate
1,000 Hz
1,000 Hz
Effective Update Rate
1,000 Hz
1,000 Hz
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Yes
Multiple Keys Per USB Report
No
No
Chord Split
8.5
7.8
Chord Split Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
4.2 ms
5.6 ms
8 Chord Split Delay
9.7 ms
13.9 ms
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Tour
Software Name
VIA
VIA
Software Windows Compatible
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatible
Yes
Yes
Onboard Memory
Yes
Yes
Profiles
6+
6+
Computer Compatibility
10
10
Windows
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
macOS
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
10
10
Android
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
iOS
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
iPadOS
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Android, iPhone & iPad
Android, iPhone & iPad
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