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Keychron · Updated July 2026

Keychron Q5 Max QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard: price, specs & release date

Keychron Q5 Max QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard, released 2023. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

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Price history

$219.99
2026-07-25↑10% on record2026-07-26

Is the Keychron Q5 Max QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard a good buy?

At $220, the Keychron Q5 Max QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard is #12 cheapest of the 18 mechanical keyboards we track, where the median is $145. On the spec sheet, its release year of 2023 is above the median of the 13. By release date, it is among the newer of the 13 we date.

Specifications

Price (US)$219.99 — current on record (was $199.99)
BrandKeychron
Released2023
Layout96%
Key count—
Switch typeGateron Jupiter (Red / Brown / Banana, 3-pin, MX-compatible hot-swap)
Hot swappableYes
Connectivity2.4 GHz / Bluetooth 5.1 / Type-C Wired
BacklightSouth-facing RGB (22 modes + static white option)
KnobYes
Build materialFull aluminum body (all-metal), PC plate, double-gasket mount
WirelessYes

Source: keychron.com (verified 2026-07-07) · corroborated by keychron.com. Adversarially re-verified against a fresh fetch of both the Keychron product JSON API and the product HTML page for the exact Q5 Max model (Bluetooth Device Name "Keychron Q5 Max"). JSON confirmed: title, 96% layout tag, all-metal case (CaseMaterial:All-metal), gasket mount (MountStyle:Gasket Mount), hot-swappable mechanical switches, knob support (all variants are Knob), wired+wireless connectivity, Gateron Jupiter switch options (Red/Brown/Banana), and pricing ($199.99 barebone-knob SKU Q5M-B1, $219.99 fully-assembled-knob SKU Q5M-M1, price_currency USD); created 2023-12-16, published 2023-12-28. HTML spec table confirmed Body Material "Aluminum", Plate "PC", Switch "Gateron Jupiter", Backlight "South-facing RGB LED" (body text: 22 RGB backlight settings plus a static white option), Connectivity "2.4 GHz / Bluetooth 5.1 / Type-C Wired", Hot-swappable "Yes", 3-pin switch design and 3pin/5pin MX-style hot-swap, double-gasket design with flexible PC plate, 4000 mAh battery, and 1000 Hz polling. CORRECTION: connectivity string normalized from "USB-C wired" to the source verbatim "Type-C Wired". key_count remains null - no explicit key number appears on either page (the "141 keys" etc. references are unrelated keycap sets). All 9 non-null spec keys verified and survive.

Is the Keychron Q5 Max QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard worth it vs cheaper mechanical keyboards?

Keychron Q5 Max QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard against its closest cheaper and pricier mechanical keyboards on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 18 ranked

ProductPriceLayoutSwitch typeHot swappableConnectivityBacklight
Keychron Q5 Max QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard this$219.9996%Gateron Jupiter (Red / Brown / Banana, 3-pin, MX-compatible hot-swap)Yes2.4 GHz / Bluetooth 5.1 / Type-C WiredSouth-facing RGB (22 modes + static white option)
Wooting 80HE$199.9980%Lekker L60 V2 (Hall-effect analog)—USB-C wired onlyRGB (backlit keycaps + LED bar)
Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro$229.99—Razer Mechanical Switch (Green Clicky & Tactile / Orange Tactile & Quiet / Yellow Linear & Silent; 100M keystroke lifespan)—USB-C wired only (USB Type A to Type C cable)Razer Chroma RGB (per-key + 3-side underglow)

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Keychron Q5 Max QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard cost?

The Keychron Q5 Max QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard has a US price of $219.99, as of 2026-07-26.

How does the Keychron Q5 Max QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard compare on price?

At $220, the Keychron Q5 Max QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard is #12 cheapest of the 18 mechanical keyboards we track, where the median is $145.

Has the Keychron Q5 Max QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard's price dropped?

No — since 2026-07-25 the Keychron Q5 Max QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard has risen 10%, from $199.99 to $219.99; the lowest we have recorded is $199.99 (2026-07-25).

What is the lowest price the Keychron Q5 Max QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard has been?

The lowest we have recorded for the Keychron Q5 Max QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard is $199.99 on 2026-07-25.

Is now a good time to buy the Keychron Q5 Max QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard?

The Keychron Q5 Max QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard is currently $219.99; the lowest we have recorded is $199.99 (2026-07-25). Every price is dated, so you can judge it against its own history.

When was the Keychron Q5 Max QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard released?

The Keychron Q5 Max QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard was released 2023.

What are the Keychron Q5 Max QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard's key specs?

Keychron Q5 Max QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard (Keychron): layout 96%, switch type Gateron Jupiter (Red / Brown / Banana, 3-pin, MX-compatible hot-swap), hot swappable Yes, connectivity 2.4 GHz / Bluetooth 5.1 / Type-C Wired, backlight South-facing RGB (22 modes + static white option). Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-07.

Price of record: $219.99 at keychron.com, 2026-07-26. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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