IQUNIX F97 vs Keychron Q5
The IQUNIX F97 and the Keychron Q5 are close alternatives. The main differences: the Keychron Q5 is the cheaper of the two at $90 versus $209; the IQUNIX F97 runs wireless where the Keychron Q5 is wired-only; stock, the IQUNIX F97 sounds dampened and solid and the Keychron Q5 deep thock.
- Lower priceKeychron Q5$90 versus $209
- Easier to modKeychron Q5hot-swap sockets and QMK/VIA
- More ways to connectIQUNIX F973 connection modes versus 1
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Choose the IQUNIX F97 if
- you mainly want it for typing.
- you mainly want it for mac users.
- you need wireless.
Choose the Keychron Q5 if
- you want to spend less ($90).
- you want QMK/VIA remapping.
IQUNIX F97 vs Keychron Q5, spec by spec
| IQUNIX F97 | Keychron Q5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 96% | 96% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired (stronger spec) | Wired |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | double-shot PBT, Cherry profile | PBT double-shot, OSA profile |
| Case | aluminum | Full CNC 6063 aluminum |
| Mount | n/a | Gasket |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No | Yes (stronger spec) |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | n/a |
| Typical price | $209 | $90 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | dampened and solid | deep thock |
| Released | 2022 | 2022 |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ; a check marks the objectively stronger spec (price, battery, modability). Feel and preference rows never get a check. Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.
Where they sit among all 509 boards we track
80% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the IQUNIX F97; 26% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Keychron Q5.
34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the IQUNIX F97.
Where to buy the IQUNIX F97
Where to buy the Keychron Q5
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