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The Keychron Q5 Max QMK/VIA Full-size Wireless Mechanical Keyboard is a premium solution for gamers, professionals, and creators who demand versatility, durability, and precision. Featuring a 100% compact full-size layout, the Q5 Max ensures you have access to all function keys, a number pad, and dedicated controls while still delivering an optimized footprint for your desk setup. With QMK/VIA programmability, every key can be customized to match your workflow, whether you’re coding, gaming, or working across multiple platforms.

Crafted with a robust aluminium body and a double-gasket design enhanced with sound-absorbing foam, the Q5 Max offers a soft yet responsive typing experience. The hot-swappable Gateron Banana switches ensure smooth, tactile keystrokes while allowing switch replacement without soldering. Paired with KSA double-shot PBT keycaps, the keyboard guarantees long-lasting durability, enhanced grip, and resistance against shine or fading. The south-facing RGB backlighting delivers vivid illumination, perfect for showcasing your setup with custom effects.

Connectivity is seamless with triple-mode support, including 2.4GHz wireless with a 1000Hz polling rate, Bluetooth 5.1 with up to 3 device pairing, and USB Type-C wired mode for ultra-fast responsiveness. Its 4000mAh rechargeable battery ensures up to 180 hours of use with backlighting off or 100 hours with RGB at the lowest brightness, keeping you productive and immersed without interruptions. Whether you’re on macOS, Windows, or Linux, the Q5 Max guarantees cross-platform compatibility with smooth switching between systems.

Powered by an ARM Cortex-M4 32-bit STM32F402 microcontroller, the Q5 Max ensures exceptional performance, stability, and customization. With N-Key Rollover (NKRO) supported across both wired and wireless modes, every keystroke is registered with precision—ideal for competitive gaming and fast-paced typing. Combining professional-grade craftsmanship with modern wireless technology, the Keychron Q5 Max QMK/VIA Full-size Keyboard is built for those who want nothing less than a high-performance, customizable, and stylish typing tool.

FEATURES:

• 100% compact layout with programmable keys
• 2.4GHz and Bluetooth to connect up to 3 devices
• Hot-swappable Gateron BANANA switches
• KSA double-shot keycaps
• South-facing RGB backlighting
• Sound absorbing foam with a double-gasket design
• Mac and Windows support

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Connectivity: 2.4 GHz / Bluetooth 5.1 / Type-C Wired
• Polling Rate:
  • 1000Hz (2.4GHz & wired)
  • 90 Hz (Bluetooth)
• N-Key Rollover (NKRO): Yes (wireless & wired)
• Bluetooth Device Name: Keychron Q5 Max
• Wireless Working Time:
  • Up to 180 hours (Backlit off)
  • Up to 100 hours (RGB, lowest brightness)
• Hot-swappable: Yes
• Microcontroller: ARM Cortex-M4 32-bit STM32F402 (256KB Flash)
• MCU: ARM Cortex-M4 32-bit STM32F402 (256KB Flash)
• Body Material: Aluminium
• Keycap:
  • KSA double-shot PBT keycaps, not shine-through
  • OSA side-printed double-shot PBT keycaps
• Plate Material: PC
• Switch: Gateron Jupiter
• Stabilizer: Screw-in PCB stabilizer
• Backlight: South-facing RGB LED
• Battery: 4000mAh Rechargeable li-polymer battery
• Compatible System: macOS/Windows/Linux
• Operating Environment: -10 to 50℃
• Product Dimensions: 40.8 x 14.5 x 3.6 cm
• Product Weight: 2215g ±10g

WHAT’S IN THE BOX:

• Keychron Q5 Max QMK/VIA Full-size Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard (Banana Switches) – Carbon Black x1