Keychron Q5 vs Keychron Q6
The Keychron Q5 and the Keychron Q6 are close alternatives. The main differences: the Keychron Q5 is the cheaper of the two at $90 versus $150; the Keychron Q5 is a 96% layout and the Keychron Q6 is a full.
- Lower priceKeychron Q5$90 versus $150
Choose the Keychron Q5 if
- you want to spend less ($90).
Choose the Keychron Q6 if
- you mainly want it for typing.
Keychron Q5 vs Keychron Q6, spec by spec
| Keychron Q5 | Keychron Q6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 96% | full |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | PBT double-shot, OSA profile | PBT double-shot, OSA profile |
| Case | Full CNC 6063 aluminum | Full CNC 6063 aluminum |
| Mount | Gasket | Gasket |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $90 (stronger spec) | $150 |
| Sound (stock) | deep thock | 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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
26% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Keychron Q5; 61% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Keychron Q6.
Where to buy the Keychron Q5
Where to buy the Keychron Q6
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