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- Main Differences
- Design
- Typing Experience
- Performance
- Software and Operating System
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Keychron V Series vs Keychron V5 Max [V1 Max, V2 Max, etc.]
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Keychron V Series
Keychron V5 Max [V1 Max, V2 Max, etc.]
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ConnectivityWired
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
- V6 (100%)
- V4 (60%)
- V2 (65%)
- V8 (65%)
- V7 (70%)
- V1 (75%)
- V10 (75%)
- V3 (80% TKL)
- V5 (96%)
- V6 Max (Carbon Black - 100%)
- V4 Max (Carbon Black - 60%)
- V2 Max (Carbon Black - 65%)
- V8 Max (Carbon Black - 65%/Alice)
- V1 Max (Carbon Black - 75%)
- V10 Max (Carbon Black - 75%/Alice)
- V3 Max (Carbon Black - 80%)
- V5 Max (Carbon Black - 96%)
Our Verdict
Keychron V Series
Keychron V5 Max [V1 Max, V2 Max, etc.]
The Keychron V5 and the Keychron V5 Max are both mechanical keyboards with compact 96% layouts. Both keyboards are also part of respective V Series and V Max series of keyboards with various other size variants. The standout difference between the V Series and V Max series is that the V Series boards are comparatively more basic wired-only models. On the other hand, the V Max boards have a more premium gasket-mounted design, layers of acoustic foam inside the case, and wireless connectivity with a 2.4 GHz wireless receiver or Bluetooth.
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V6
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V6 Max
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V4 Max
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V2 Max
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V8 Max
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V1 Max
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V10 Max
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V10
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V3 Max
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V3
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Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
7.3
8.4
Single-Key Latency
6.8
9.2
Multi-Key Latency
7.0
8.7
Chord Split
5.5
7.8
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
![Keychron V5 Max [V1 Max, V2 Max, etc.] Top Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/H1T6ReA4/keychron-v5-max-v1-max-v2-max-etc/dimensions-large.jpg?format=auto)
Size
Compact (75%)
Compact (96%)
Height
1.4" (3.7 cm)
1.6" (4.1 cm)
Width
12.9" (32.8 cm)
15.4" (39.0 cm)
Depth
5.9" (14.9 cm)
5.9" (14.9 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
N/A
Weight
2.33 lbs (1.057 kg)
2.02 lbs (0.918 kg)
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
Build Quality Close Up
![Keychron V5 Max [V1 Max, V2 Max, etc.] Build Quality Close Up](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/fVO2adFn/keychron-v5-max-v1-max-v2-max-etc/build-quality-large.jpg?format=auto)
Keycap Material
PBT
PBT
Ergonomics
6.0
6.0
Side Picture
![Keychron V5 Max [V1 Max, V2 Max, etc.] Side Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/XpbaGPIg/keychron-v5-max-v1-max-v2-max-etc/ergonomics-large.jpg?format=auto)
Curved/Angled
No
No
Split Keyboard
No
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Staggered
Minimum Incline
3.5°
3.5°
Medium Incline
7°
6.5°
Maximum Incline
9.5°
9.3°
Home Row Height
29.9 mm (1.2")
32.8 mm (1.3")
Hardware Customizability
9.8
9.8
Customizability Overview
![Keychron V5 Max [V1 Max, V2 Max, etc.] Customizability Overview](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/o9fWmNwO/keychron-v5-max-v1-max-v2-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 V5 Max [V1 Max, V2 Max, etc.] Backlighting Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/nuodLI29/keychron-v5-max-v1-max-v2-max-etc/backlight-large.jpg?format=auto)
Brightness Max
![Keychron V5 Max [V1 Max, V2 Max, etc.] Brightness Max](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/AKY2B8TZ/keychron-v5-max-v1-max-v2-max-etc/brightness-max-large.jpg?format=auto)
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Brightness Min
![Keychron V5 Max [V1 Max, V2 Max, etc.] Brightness Min](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/JOyUzsey/keychron-v5-max-v1-max-v2-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 V5 Max [V1 Max, V2 Max, etc.] White Shot](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/p4I6ZJnV/keychron-v5-max-v1-max-v2-max-etc/whiteshot-large.jpg?format=auto)
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wired
Wireless
Detachable
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
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
0.0
10
Bluetooth
No
Yes
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
No
3
Proprietary Receiver
No
Yes
Battery Type
No Batteries
Rechargeable
Macro Keys And Programming
4.0
4.0
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
0
Onboard Macro Programming
No
No
Macro Programming With Software
Yes
Yes
Extra Features
Extra Features
![Keychron V5 Max [V1 Max, V2 Max, etc.] Extra Features](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/oE4TBn5G/keychron-v5-max-v1-max-v2-max-etc/features-large.jpg?format=auto)
Media Keys
Non-Dedicated
Non-Dedicated
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Scroll Wheel
No
No
Control Knob
No
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 V5 Max [V1 Max, V2 Max, etc.] Bundle Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/srm4yS3s/keychron-v5-max-v1-max-v2-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
7.8
9.0
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
50.8 dBA
45.6 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
No
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Keychron K Pro Brown
Gateron Jupiter Red
Switch Type
Mechanical
Mechanical
Feel
Tactile
Linear
Analog
No
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Operating Force
51 gf
45 gf
Actuation Force
42 gf
45 gf
Pre-Travel
2.5 mm
2.5 mm
Total Travel
3.9 mm
3.9 mm
Performance
Single-Key Latency
6.8
9.2
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
20.0 ms
3.1 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±4.7 ms
±0.4 ms
Wired
20.0 ms
3.1 ms
Receiver
N/A
4.8 ms
Bluetooth
N/A
11.4 ms
PCB (Estimated)
17.7 ms
1.0 ms
Multi-Key Latency
7.0
8.7
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
Wired
Receiver
Key Press
19.5 ms
4.7 ms
Key Release
21.9 ms
7.7 ms
Data Transmission
7.0
8.2
Multi-Key Raw USB
![Keychron V5 Max [V1 Max, V2 Max, etc.] Multi-Key Raw USB](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/z7crTJd1/keychron-v5-max-v1-max-v2-max-etc/rollover-large.jpg?format=auto)
Connection Evaluated
Wired
Receiver
USB Polling Rate
1,000 Hz
1,000 Hz
Effective Update Rate
250 Hz
1,000 Hz
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Yes
Multiple Keys Per USB Report
No
No
Chord Split
5.5
7.8
Chord Split Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
12.2 ms
6.3 ms
8 Chord Split Delay
35.8 ms
8.9 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
0.0
10
Android
Not Compatible
Fully Compatible
iOS
Not Compatible
Fully Compatible
iPadOS
Not Compatible
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Not Compatible
Android, iPhone & iPad
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V6 Max
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V4 Max
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V8 Max
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V1 Max
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V10 Max
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V10
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V3 Max
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V3
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