Keychron V5
Keychron · 96% · standard height
The Keychron V5 is a wired 96% QMK/VIA custom keyboard that keeps the numpad in a compact footprint, with hot-swap sockets, OSA PBT keycaps, and an optional knob version.
Best for: budget, office, programming.
Keychron V5 specs
| Layout | 96% |
|---|---|
| Height | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired |
| Hot-swap | Yes |
| Stock switches | Keychron K Pro Red, Keychron K Pro Brown, Keychron K Pro Blue |
| Keycaps | PBT double-shot, OSA profile |
| Case | ABS plastic (frosted or solid) |
| Mount | tray |
| Backlight | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | Yes |
| Battery | n/a |
| Typical price | $65 |
| Sound (stock) | creamy, muted |
| Released | 2022 |
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Where to buy
- Keychron , around $65
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Alternatives to the Keychron V5
Keychron Q5 96% · $90 The Keychron Q5 is a wired 96% full-aluminum gasket-mount QMK/VIA custom keyboard that keeps a numpad while trimming the case, fully hot-swappable with an optional knob. Keychron K4 (V2) 96% · $60 The Keychron K4 (V2) is a 96% wireless mechanical keyboard that squeezes a full numpad into a compact footprint, offered with white or RGB backlight and hot-swap sockets only on select higher trims. Keychron V6 full · $75 The Keychron V6 is a wired full-size 100% QMK/VIA custom keyboard with a hot-swappable PCB and double-shot OSA PBT keycaps, the budget plastic alternative to the aluminum Q6.
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