Keychron K5
Keychron · full · low profile
The Keychron K5 is an ultra-slim full-size (104-key) low-profile wireless keyboard with an aluminum body, sold with soldered Gateron low-profile mechanical switches or hot-swappable Keychron low-profile optical switches.
Best for: office, mac users.
Keychron K5 specs
| Layout | full |
|---|---|
| Height | Low profile |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, Wired |
| Hot-swap | Yes |
| Stock switches | Gateron Low Profile Red, Gateron Low Profile Brown, Gateron Low Profile Blue, Keychron Low Profile Optical Red, Keychron Low Profile Optical Brown |
| Keycaps | ABS shine-through, low-profile |
| Case | Aluminum body with ABS bottom |
| Mount | tray |
| Backlight | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No |
| Battery | 4000 mAh |
| Typical price | $75 |
| Sound (stock) | light clack |
| Released | 2021 |
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Where to buy
- Keychron , around $75
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Alternatives to the Keychron K5
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