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Keychron K5 Max QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard (US ANSI Keyboard)

SKU: K5M-A3
£90.00

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Keychron K5 Max is an ultra-slim wireless custom mechanical keyboard. It supports 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth, and a wired connection. It allows anyone to master any keys or macro commands on its 100% layout through VIA. Besides, it has included LSA (low profile spherical-angled) profile keycaps for both Windows and macOS, and users can hot-swap with Gateron low-profile MX mechanical switch in a breeze (for RGB Backlight Hot-Swappable Version only).

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K5 Max

Keychron K5 Max Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard

 The K5 Max keyboard blends classic design with advanced connectivity, featuring a 100% layout and support for 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth, and wired connections. With QMK/VIA customization, it enhances both work efficiency and gaming, offering a smooth, responsive encounter.

Features of Keychron K5 Max Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard

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2.4 GHz & Bluetooth Connection

Experience unparalleled performance with the K5 Max's 2.4 GHz wireless connection, offering a swift 1000 Hz polling rate. Its Bluetooth 5.1 capability allows seamless switching between computer, phone, and tablet for smooth multitasking across three devices.

Keychron K5 Max Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard

Ultra-Slim

The innovative low-profile Gateron switch is 31% slimmer than conventional normal profile switches makes the aluminum body K5 Max one of the thinnest wireless mechanical keyboards in the world. While still delivering a distinguished tactile response.

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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.

Program with QMK & LauncherClick 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.

Upgraded Typing Experience

The K8 Pro has been re-engineered and redesigned from the inside out to upgrade the typing experience. The added sound-absorbing foam, a thick silicone dampening bottom pad, and steel plate provide responsive feedback and a peaceful typing sound, while added weight will enhance the stability when the K8 Pro lay on the desk.

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Suitable For All Devices

Offers a Mac layout while remaining compatible with Windows. It stands out in the market by providing the same multimedia and function key functions as Apple keyboards for Mac users, but with enhanced tactile feedback.

Additionally, you can configure different keymaps for both Mac and Windows devices. The VIA software is compatible with macOS, Windows, and Linux. The keyboard includes keycaps for both macOS and Windows, along with additional esc and enter keys, facilitating seamless switching between operating systems.

Keychron K5 Max Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Keychron K5 Max Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard

An Epic Core Inside

A powerful ARM architecture MCU equipped with 256KB Flash will provide more flexibility for developers. The polling rate is 1000 Hz on 2.4GHz and wired modes right out of the box, which makes the latency hardly noticeable even in competitive games.

Interior Acoustic Foam

Elevate your typing with K5 Max featuring advanced IXPE acoustic foam for silent keystrokes and enhanced comfort, coupled with resilient latex foam for superior key switch support, responsiveness, and durability. Redefining the standard for a quiet, comfortable, and responsive typing experience.

Keychron K5 Max Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard

Hot-Swappable (Optional)

We all have our unique typing preferences, that’s why we are offering hot-swappable option on the K5 Max, so you can easily hot-swap every low-profile Gateron mechanical switch in a few seconds to customize the typing experience without soldering.

*The K5 Max is currently compatible with Gateron / Keychron low-profile mechanical switches only, as QMK does NOT support low-profile optical switches.

Hot-swappable feature of Keychron K5 Max Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard

Low-Profile Gateron Switch

The Gateron low-profile MX 2.0 Mechanical switch is designed to enhance reliability. Gateron's reputable switches are your best choice for a precise, smooth, and reliable fingertip feel whether you prefer linear (red) or bumpy (brown).

Keychron K5 Max QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard

Low-Profile Double-shot PBT Keycaps

Designed for premium type feeling, the K5 Max comes with our unique double-shot PBT keycaps that made of durable non-backlight shine through PBT material with excellent oil resistance for long-term use.

Keychron K5 Max Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard

Redesigned Stabilizers

We’ve redesigned the stabilizers to make it stay on the level the same way as the switch while making sure it still delivers reliability and less wobble on the big keys like the space bar, left Shift, backspace, and Enter key.

Keychron K5 Max Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard with Redesigned Stabilizers

RGB Backlights

Comes with more than 22 types of RGB backlight settings (as well as a static white backlight option), and 14 types of backlight settings on the White Backlight version. You can further fine-tune the RGB hue, saturation, brightness, effect speed with ease.

Ergonomic Support

Three levels of adjustable typing angle aim to provide long-lasting ergonomic wrist support.

Ergonomic Support for Keychron K5 Max QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard

What's in the box?

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SPECIFICATION

Number of Keys:108 (100%)
Switches: Gateron low-profile mechanical
Switch Face: North-facing
Number of Multimedia Keys: 12 
Frame Material: ABS+Aluminum frame
Keycap Material: Low-profile double-shot PBT
Layout: ANSI
Polling Rate (Wired Mode): 1000Hz
Polling Rate (Wireless Mode): 90Hz
N-Key Rollover (NKRO): Yes for both wireless and wired modes 

*The K5 Max is currently compatible with Gateron/Keychron low-profile mechanical switches only, as QMK does NOT support low-profile optical switches.

CONNECTIVITY AND POWER

Backlit: 22 types of RGB backlight options plus endless possibilities
Battery: 2000 mAh rechargeable li-polymer battery
Wireless Working Time (Backlit off): Up to 110  hours (Lab test result may vary by actual use)
Wireless Working Time (RGB): Up to 70 hours (Lowest brightness)
Connection: 2.4 GHz / Bluetooth / Type-C wired
Bluetooth version: 5.1
Bluetooth Device Name: Keychron K5 Max
Compatible System: macOS/Windows/Linux

PHYSICAL UNIT

Dimension: 424 mm x 119 mm (16.69 x 4.69")
Weight: 720g / 1.59 lbs
Height without keycap (front): 7.8 mm (0.3")
Height without keycap (rear): 14.7 mm (0.58")
Height incl. keycap (front): 18.2 mm (0.72")
Height incl. keycap (rear): 23.5 mm (0.92")
Typing Angle: 3.37º, 4.36º and 6.56º
MCU: ARM Cortex-M4 32-bit STM32F402 (256KB Flash)
Operating Environment: -10 to 50℃

Keychron K5 Max User Guide

Learn more about the Keychron K5 Max such as the shortcuts, VIA tutorial, factory reset, and more in the FAQ section.

Customer Reviews

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Denis Guerrier
Almost sent it back

Arrived bent, had to bend it back flat which was nerve wrecking. Two of the keys have scratches on them out the box, otherwise happy with it

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Igor Sevastianov
Great keyboard!

Very happy with the unique combination of features: great key response, low latency, dynamic Mac / Windows switch, RGB backlit. Full-size keyboard with minimum footprint on the desk. Just love it !

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Ross Cairns
Great keyboard

Great keyboard but took a while in arriving to UK and I felt could have had more tracking updates.

Still, great keyboard!

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