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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Dimensions
    2. Build Quality
    3. Ergonomics
    4. Hardware Customizability
    5. Backlight Features
    6. Backlight Clarity
    7. Cable & Connector
    8. Wireless Versatility
    9. Macro Keys And Programming
    10. Extra Features
    11. In The Box
  5. Typing Experience
    1. Typing Quality
    2. Typing Noise
    3. Switches
    4. Keystrokes
  6. Performance
    1. Single-Key Latency
    2. Multi-Key Latency
    3. Data Transmission
    4. Chord Split
  7. Software and Operating System
    1. Configuration Software
    2. Computer Compatibility
    3. Wireless Mobile Compatibility
  8. Comments

Logitech MX Mechanical vs Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.]

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Logitech MX Mechanical
Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.]

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Logitech MX Mechanical Picture
Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.] Picture
ConnectivityWireless
Size
Full-size (100%)
Switch Type
Mechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
No
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
ConnectivityWireless
Size
Full-size (100%)
Switch Type
Mechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
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Variants

  • MX Mechanical (Graphite)
  • K5 Max (Gray - 100%)
  • K7 Max (Gray - 65%)
  • K11 Max (Gray - 65% (Alice))
  • K3 Max (Gray - 75%)
  • K15 Max (Gray - 75% (Alice))
  • K1 Max (Gray - 80%)
  • K17 Max (Gray - 96%)
  • K13 Max (Gray - Numpad 80%)

Review

See Logitech MX Mechanical Review
See Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.] Review
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Our Verdict

Logitech MX Mechanical

Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.]

The Logitech MX Mechanical and the Keychron K5 Max are wireless mechanical keyboards with low-profile designs. The Logitech has keycaps with shine-through legends, making them much easier to read in darker rooms. On the other hand, the Keychron has significantly better latency performance for gaming and has expanded wireless versatility with an option for 2.4GHz connectivity, which the Logitech lacks. You can also buy the Keychron with a hot-swappable PCB, an option that isn't available for the Logitech.

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Graphite
MX Mechanical
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K7 Max
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K11 Max
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K3 Max
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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

7.2
8.4

Chord Split 
 

4.2
7.4

Single-Key Latency 
 

7.6
9.1

Multi-Key Latency 
 

6.9
8.6

Data Transmission 
 

5.4
8.2

Backlight Features 
 

8.0
10

Backlight Clarity 
 

8.0
4.0

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Logitech MX Mechanical Top Picture
Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.] Top Picture

Size 
 

Full-size (100%)
Full-size (100%)

Height 
 

1.1" (2.7 cm)
0.9" (2.4 cm)

Width  

17.1" (43.4 cm)
16.5" (42.0 cm)

Depth 
 

5.2" (13.2 cm)
4.7" (12.0 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
N/A

Weight 
 

1.82 lbs (0.827 kg)
1.60 lbs (0.727 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

8.5
8.5

Build Quality Close Up  

Logitech MX Mechanical Build Quality Close Up
Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.] Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
PBT
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Ergonomics 
 

7.0
7.0

Side Picture  

Logitech MX Mechanical Side Picture
Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.] Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

No
No

Split Keyboard 
 

No
No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered
Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

3.5°
3.3°

Medium Incline 
 

N/A
4.5°

Maximum Incline 
 

8°
6.6°

Home Row Height 
 

23.3 mm (0.9")
20.9 mm (0.8")
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Hardware Customizability 
 

5.7
4.4

Customizability Overview  

Logitech MX Mechanical Customizability Overview
Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.] Customizability Overview

Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers 
 

Yes
No

Stabilizer Fixation 
 

Plate-Mounted
Plate-Mounted

Spacebar Stabilizer Size 
 

Non-Customizable Design
6.25u

Size Of Right Mod Keys 
 

1.25u
1.25u

Hot-Swappable Switches 
 

No
No

Switch Stem Shape 
 

Low Profile Cherry MX Style
Low Profile Cherry MX Style

Switch PCB Socket 
 

Soldered
Soldered

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference 
 

No
Yes
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Backlight Features 
 

8.0
10

Backlighting Picture  

Logitech MX Mechanical Backlighting Picture
Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.] Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Logitech MX Mechanical Brightness Max
Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.] Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Brightness Min  

Logitech MX Mechanical Brightness Min
Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.] Brightness Min

RGB 
 

No
Yes

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

Yes
Yes

Effects 
 

Yes
Yes

Software Controllable 
 

Yes
Yes
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Backlight Clarity 
 

8.0
4.0

White Shot  

Logitech MX Mechanical White Shot
Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.] White Shot
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Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wireless
Wireless

Detachable 
 

Yes (Charge Only)
Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)

Length  

3.4 ft (1.0 m)
3.9 ft (1.2 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

USB type-C
USB type-C
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Wireless Versatility 
 

10
10

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
Yes

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

3
3

Proprietary Receiver 
 

Yes
Yes

Battery Type 
 

Rechargeable
Rechargeable
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Macro Keys And Programming 
 

4.0
6.7

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

0
4

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

No
No

Macro Programming With Software 
 

Yes
Yes
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Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Logitech MX Mechanical Extra Features
Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.] Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Non-Dedicated
Non-Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Scroll Wheel 
 

No
No

Control Knob 
 

No
No

USB Passthrough 
 

No
No

Numpad  

Yes
Yes

Windows Key Lock 
 

Yes
No

Lock Indicator  

Caps Lock
Caps Lock
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Logitech MX Mechanical Bundle Picture
Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.] Bundle Picture
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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

8.0
8.0

Key Spacing 
 

19.0 mm (0.748")
19.0 mm (0.748")
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Typing Noise 
 

8.2
9.4

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

49.1 dBA
41.3 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No
No
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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

Kailh Choc V2 Low Profile Brown
Gateron Low-Profile MX 2.0 Mechanical Red

Switch Type 
 

Mechanical
Mechanical

Feel 
 

Tactile
Linear

Analog 
 

No
No
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Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Operating Force 
 

48 gf
48 gf

Actuation Force 
 

46 gf
48 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

1.4 mm
1.8 mm

Total Travel 
 

3.3 mm
2.9 mm
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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

7.6
9.1

Single-Key Latency Graph  

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Best Connection 
 

12.4 ms
2.9 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±2.9 ms
±0.5 ms

Wired 
 

N/A
2.9 ms

Receiver 
 

12.4 ms
4.4 ms

Bluetooth 
 

16.4 ms
9.7 ms

PCB (Estimated) 
 

11.2 ms
1.5 ms
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Multi-Key Latency 
 

6.9
8.6

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

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Connection Evaluated  

Receiver
Receiver

Key Press 
 

15.1 ms
4.5 ms

Key Release 
 

40.4 ms
8.7 ms
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Data Transmission 
 

5.4
8.2

Multi-Key Raw USB  

Logitech MX Mechanical Multi-Key Raw USB
Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.] Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated  

Receiver
Receiver

USB Polling Rate 
 

1,000 Hz
1,000 Hz

Effective Update Rate 
 

143 Hz
1,000 Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) 
 

No
Yes

Multiple Keys Per USB Report 
 

No
No
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Chord Split 
 

4.2
7.4

Chord Split Graph  

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4 Chord Split Delay 
 

22.1 ms
6.5 ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

N/A
17.6 ms
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Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Tour  

Software Name  

Logi Options+
VIA

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Onboard Memory 
 

No
Yes

Profiles 
 

6+
6+
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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
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Wireless Mobile Compatibility 
 

9.2
10

Android 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

iOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

iPadOS 
 

Partially Compatible
Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Android, iPhone & iPad
Android, iPhone & iPad
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Graphite
MX Mechanical
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K5 Max
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K7 Max
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K11 Max
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Gray - 75%
K3 Max
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Gray - 75% (Alice)
K15 Max
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Gray - 80%
K1 Max
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Gray - 96%
K17 Max
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Gray - Numpad 80%
K13 Max
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Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.]

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