Keychron Q5 Max Swappable RGB Backlight Brown Switch Knob Version - Black, US

6,490,-

Keychron Q5 Max Swappable RGB Backlight Brown Switch Knob Version - Black, US

A wireless mechanical keyboard with maximum customisation

The Keychron Q5 Max is a mechanical gaming keyboard with a 96% layout and US key localisation that combines Bluetooth 5.2, 2.4GHz RF connectivity and wired USB-C. With a 4000mAh battery, it lasts up to 180 hours with backlighting and 100 hours in active RGB mode, giving you long hours of productivity and gaming without the need for frequent charging. With a fast 1000Hz response rate in 2.4GHz mode, the Keychron Q5 Max gaming keyboard gives you an instant and stable connection, while Bluetooth 5.1 lets you connect up to three devices simultaneously with seamless switching. Thanks to the sound-dampening IXPE, PET and EPDM acoustic foams and double-gasket design, you'll enjoy comfortable, quiet typing with a smooth response, while the hot-swappable design lets you easily swap out mechanical switches without soldering. What's more, the Keychron Launcher app, which is compatible with Mac, Windows and Linux, lets you customise the keyboard to your liking. The double-shot OSA PBT keycaps offer more comfortable typing and wear resistance, while the south-facing RGB backlighting with over 22 modes creates the perfect atmosphere. The all-aluminium body guarantees strength, durability and a premium feel with every press, making the Keychron Q5 Max not only a powerful but also a robust keyboard for demanding users.

Keychron Q5 Max Swappable RGB Backlight Brown Switch Knob Version - Black, US gaming keyboard

Key features of the Keychron Q5 Max Swappable RGB Backlight Brown Switch Knob Version - Black, US gaming keyboard

  • The Keychron Q5 Max gaming keyboard offers a 96% TKL key layout
  • All-aluminium body provides the keyboard with greater robustness and stability
  • Improved acoustic foams effectively dampen key sound when typing
  • The Keychron Q5 Max keyboard offers three connection modes with seamless switching between devices
  • Lightning-fast 1000Hz response in 2.4GHz mode ensures stable reactions for gaming and work
  • The Keychron Q5 Max wireless keyboard allows connection to up to three devices simultaneously
  • The Keychron Launcher application provides easy function customisation without software installation
  • Thanks to the 4000mAh battery, the keyboard lasts for up to 180 hours of wireless operation
  • Double-shot OSA PBT keycaps offer comfortable typing
  • Hot-swappable design allows for easy replacement of mechanical switches without soldering
  • Double silicone gasket eliminates unwanted sounds
  • South-facing RGB backlighting with over 22 modes delivers the perfect visual experience
  • The Keychron Q5 Max is compatible with macOS, Windows and Linux, including dedicated keys for easy switching between systems

Hot-swappable design for maximum customisation and comfort

The Keychron Q5 Max gaming keyboard features a fully hot-swappable design that lets you swap out mechanical switches without needing to solder. You can customise each key to your preference with support for almost all 3-pin and 5-pin MX style switches, including Cherry, Gateron, Kailh, Panda and more. This way, you can easily create a unique typing feel and adapt the keyboard to your gaming style or work setup in seconds.

Keychron Q5 Max Swappable RGB Backlight Brown Switch Knob Version - Black, US gaming keyboard
Keychron Q5 Max Swappable RGB Backlight Brown Switch Knob Version - Black, US gaming keyboard

Gateron Jupiter Brown switches

The Keychron Q5 Max is equipped with Gateron Jupiter Brown tactile mechanical switches that deliver 55g of actuation force, reliable performance and smooth operation. These lubricated 3-pin switches have a lifespan of up to 80 million keystrokes, ensuring long-term durability for daily use. A special LED diffuser provides high RGB backlight transmittance, creating a softer, more uniform lighting effect.
Keychron Q5 Max Swappable RGB Backlight Brown Switch Knob Version - Black, US gaming keyboard

Double-shot OSA PBT keycaps

The Keychron Q5 Max features ergonomically shaped OSA PBT keycaps that fit your fingers naturally, providing more comfortable and accurate typing. Their special profile combines the advantages of the OEM shape with rounded edges, which reduces typos and increases typing efficiency. The double-shot PBT technology guarantees exceptional resistance to wear and grease, so the legends remain legible even after years of use, making them ideal for work, writing long texts and gaming.
Keychron Q5 Max Swappable RGB Backlight Brown Switch Knob Version - Black, US gaming keyboard

Screw-in PCB stabilisers

The Keychron Q5 Max is equipped with screw-in PCB stabilisers that ensure a smoother and more stable press for larger keys like the spacebar, Shift, Enter and Delete. This design eliminates unwanted wobble and improves the overall typing feel. The keyboard also supports third-party screw-in PCB stabilisers, allowing you to further customise it to your preferences.
Keychron Q5 Max Swappable RGB Backlight Brown Switch Knob Version - Black, US gaming keyboard

South-facing RGB backlighting

The Keychron Q5 Max gaming keyboard with south-facing RGB backlighting ensures better visibility from the user's perspective and uniform, bright key illumination. There are more than 22 RGB backlight modes available, and you can easily adjust the hue, saturation, brightness and effect speed to suit your style and environment.

A powerful ARM processor ensures lightning-fast response and flexibility

The Keychron Q5 Max is equipped with a powerful MCU with ARM architecture and 256KB of Flash memory, which provides greater flexibility for developers and enables advanced keyboard customisation. With a 1000Hz polling rate in 2.4GHz mode and when wired, it offers an instant response with no noticeable latency, which you'll appreciate especially during competitive gaming and fast typing. This powerful hardware ensures stable performance and reliability in daily use.

Keychron Q5 Max Swappable RGB Backlight Brown Switch Knob Version - Black, US gaming keyboard

The Keychron Q5 Max wireless keyboard delivers up to 180 hours of battery life on a single charge

Thanks to its 4000mAh rechargeable li-polymer battery, the Keychron Q5 Max gaming keyboard offers up to 180 hours of battery life with backlighting and 100 hours in active RGB mode, which means long hours of uninterrupted use. You can also comfortably use the keyboard while it's charging.

Keychron Q5 Max Swappable RGB Backlight Brown Switch Knob Version - Black, US gaming keyboard

Three connection options

The Keychron Q5 Max keyboard supports three connection modes, making it easy to adapt to any work environment. The RF 2.4GHz wireless connection with a lightning-fast 1000Hz response rate ensures an instant, lag-free reaction, ideal for gaming and productive work. With Bluetooth 5.1, you can connect up to three devices simultaneously and switch between them seamlessly. For maximum stability and zero latency, a USB-C wired connection is available, giving you reliable, dropout-free performance.

Keychron Q5 Max Swappable RGB Backlight Brown Switch Knob Version - Black, US gaming keyboard

A programmable knob for efficient productivity

The Keychron Q5 Max gaming keyboard features an aluminium rotary encoder that simplifies workflows and provides quick access to customisable functions. Using the Keychron Launcher web app, you can program the knob for various actions, such as zooming in and out, adjusting screen brightness, changing volume, setting brush size, or selecting video clips and photos. It can also be used to change the RGB backlight hue or assign custom macros, making it an invaluable tool for both creative and productive work.

Keychron Q5 Max Swappable RGB Backlight Brown Switch Knob Version - Black, US gaming keyboard

Web application for easy keyboard customisation

The Keychron Q5 Max keyboard is equipped with open-source QMK firmware, which gives you unlimited customisation options. You can remap keys, create macros, set shortcuts or fine-tune the activation points of the magnetic switches. Using the Keychron Launcher web application, you can make these adjustments simply and intuitively, without the need for complex programming. Whether you want to optimise the keyboard for work, gaming, or creative tasks, QMK and Keychron Launcher give you perfect personalisation of every key.

Keychron Q5 Max Swappable RGB Backlight Brown Switch Knob Version - Black, US gaming keyboard

Double gasket ensures quieter, more comfortable typing

The Keychron Q5 Max gaming keyboard uses a double-gasket design that delivers a better sound profile and smoother typing. Silicone pads between the top and bottom cases reduce acoustic resonance while maintaining the natural flexibility of the keyboard. In addition, an acoustic pad at the bottom improves the overall sound quality of keystrokes. For users who prefer more flexibility when typing, this pad can be easily removed, allowing for even finer customisation of the keyboard experience.

Keychron Q5 Max Swappable RGB Backlight Brown Switch Knob Version - Black, US gaming keyboard

Significantly improved acoustic foams for quiet and comfortable typing

The Keychron Q5 Max uses premium IXPE, PET, and Latex acoustic foams that effectively dampen key sounds and ensure a softer, more pleasant typing response. This advanced combination of materials makes every keystroke smoother and quieter, creating a comfortable and seamless experience whether you're writing, programming, or gaming.

Keychron Q5 Max Swappable RGB Backlight Brown Switch Knob Version - Black, US gaming keyboard

Premium all-aluminium body combines elegance and durability

The Keychron Q5 Max keyboard is crafted from 6063 aluminium, a material that provides maximum durability, stability and a premium feel with every keystroke. This solid metal body protects the keyboard from physical wear and tear while adding an elegant look. 6063 aluminium is highly resistant to damage. This combination ensures both aesthetic appeal and a long lifespan, making the Q3 Max not only a high-performance keyboard but a visually impressive one too.

Keychron Q5 Max Swappable RGB Backlight Brown Switch Knob Version - Black, US gaming keyboard
Keychron Q5 Max Swappable RGB Backlight Brown Switch Knob Version - Black, US gaming keyboard

Keychron Q5 Max is fully compatible with macOS and Windows

The Keychron Q5 Max is equipped with a system toggle that lets you quickly switch between macOS and Windows modes, and it also includes two sets of keycaps specially designed for both operating systems. This means you can save two different layout configurations and easily switch between them, which you'll appreciate when working or gaming on different devices.

Keychron Q5 Max Swappable RGB Backlight Brown Switch Knob Version - Black, US gaming keyboard

Specifications

Connection

Connectivity Wireless
Battery type Li-Pol (rechargeable battery)
Number of batteries 1 ×

Keyboard interface

Keyboard interface Bluetooth, 2.4GHz radio frequency connection

Keyboard type

Keyboard type Gaming

Layout

Keyboard format 100%
Key type Classic (High-profile)
Enter One-slotted
Backspace Wide
Left shift Wide
Cursor arrows Wide

Switch model

Switch model Gateron Jupiter Brown

Switch properties

Switch type Mechanical
Switch colour Brown
Switch division Tactile
Activation force 55 cN
Activation stroke 2 mm
Total travel distance 4 mm
Lifespan (millions of presses) 80 ×
Key material PBT

Keyboard features

Keyboard features Backlit keys

Backlight

Backlight RGB

Other keyboard features

Other keyboard features QMK/VIA firmware support

Colour

Colour White, Black

Dimensions

Width 40.8 cm (408 mm)
Height 3.58 cm (35.8 mm)
Depth 14.5 cm (145 mm)

Weight

Weight 2,215 g

Compatibility

Compatibility Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 11, macOS, Linux

Charging // EU Directive

Min. power input 1 W
Max. power input 10 W
Adapter included Without charger
Code:  KCHRON2450
Warranty: 24 months
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