What it is?
The K5 Max keyboard blends classic design with advanced connectivity, featuring a 100% layout and support for 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth, and wired connections. With QMK customization, it enhances both work efficiency and gaming, offering a smooth, responsive encounter. Keychron K5 Max is an ultra-slim wireless custom mechanical keyboard. It supports 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth, and a wired connection. It allows anyone to master any keys or macro commands on its 100% layout through Keychron Launcher web app. Besides, it has included LSA (low profile spherical-angled) profile keycaps for both Windows and macOS, and users can hot-swap with Gateron low-profile MX mechanical switch in a breeze (for RGB Backlight Hot-Swappable Version only).
Key Benefits
- 2.4 GHz & Bluetooth Connection: Experience unparalleled performance with the K5 Max's 2.4 GHz wireless connection, offering a swift 1000 Hz polling rate. Its Bluetooth 5.1 capability allows seamless switching between computer, phone, and tablet for smooth multitasking across three devices.
- Ultra-Slim: The innovative low-profile Gateron switch is 31% slimmer than conventional normal profile switches makes the aluminum body K5 Max one of the thinnest wireless mechanical keyboards in the world. While still delivering a distinguished tactile response.
- Program with QMK & Launcher: The open-source QMK firmware means endless possibilities for key remapping, macros, shortcuts, and more. Now you can easily customize each key with the Keychron Launcher web app.
- Suitable For All Devices: Offers a Mac layout while remaining compatible with Windows. It stands out in the market by providing the same multimedia and function key functions as Apple keyboards for Mac users, but with enhanced tactile feedback. Additionally, you can configure different keymaps for both Mac and Windows devices. The Keychron Launcher web app is compatible with macOS, Windows, and Linux. The keyboard includes keycaps for both macOS and Windows, along with additional esc and enter keys, facilitating seamless switching between operating systems.
- An Epic Core Inside: A powerful ARM architecture MCU equipped with 256KB Flash will provide more flexibility for developers. The polling rate is 1000 Hz on 2.4GHz and wired modes right out of the box, which makes the latency hardly noticeable even in competitive games.
- Interior Acoustic Foam: Elevate your typing with K5 Max featuring advanced IXPE acoustic foam for silent keystrokes and enhanced comfort, coupled with resilient latex foam for superior key switch support, responsiveness, and durability. Redefining the standard for a quiet, comfortable, and responsive typing experience
- Low-Profile Gateron Switch: The Gateron low-profile MX 2.0 Mechanical switch is designed to enhance reliability. Gateron's reputable switches are your best choice for a precise, smooth, and reliable fingertip feel whether you prefer linear (red) or bumpy (brown).
- Low-Profile Double-Shot PBT Keycaps: Designed for premium type feeling, the K5 Max comes with our unique double-shot PBT keycaps that made of durable non-backlight shine through PBT material with excellent oil resistance for long-term use.
- Redesigned Stabilizers: We’ve redesigned the stabilizers to make it stay on the level the same way as the switch while making sure it still delivers reliability and less wobble on the big keys like the space bar, left Shift, backspace, and Enter key.
- RGB Backlights: Comes with more than 22 types of RGB backlight settings (as well as a static white backlight option), and 14 types of backlight settings on the White Backlight version. You can further fine-tune the RGB hue, saturation, brightness, effect speed with ease.
Ergonomic Support: Three levels of adjustable typing angle aim to provide long-lasting ergonomic wrist support.
What else you need to know
Differences Among the Low Profile K Max, K Pro, and K Series Keyboards: | Feature | K Max | K Pro | K |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 5.1 and wired | Bluetooth 5.1 and wired | Bluetooth 5.1 and wired |
| QMK Support | Yes | Yes | No |
| Acoustic Foam | PCB switch pad and latex foam | \ | \ |
| Switches | Low profile Gateron mechanical 2.0 | Low profile Gateron mechanical 2.0 | Low profile Gateron mechanical |
| Keycaps | Double-shot PBT | Double-shot PBT | ABS |
What's in the Box?
Fully Assembled Version
Keyboard:
- 1x Fully Assembled Keyboard
Cable:
- 1x Type-A to Type-C Cable
- 1x Extension Adapter for Receiver
Receiver:
- 1x Type-A 2.4GHz Receiver
Tools:
- 1x Switch Puller (Hot-Swappable Version only)
- 1x Keycap Puller
Specifications:
- Number of Keys: 108 (100%)
- Switches: Gateron low-profile mechanical
- Switch Face: North-facing
- Number of Multimedia Keys: 12
- Frame Material: ABS+Aluminum frame
- Keycap Material: Low-profile double-shot PBT
- Layout: ANSI
- Polling Rate (2.4GHz and Wired Mode): 1000Hz
- Polling Rate (BT Mode): 90Hz
- N-Key Rollover (NKRO): Yes for both wireless and wired modes
- The K5 Max is currently compatible with Gateron/Keychron low-profile mechanical switches only, as QMK does NOT support low-profile optical switches.
Connectivity and Power:
- Backlit: 22 RGB backlight options
- Battery: 2000 mAh rechargeable Li-polymer battery
- Wireless working time: ~95 hours (backlit off), ~50 hours (RGB, lowest brightness)
- Connection: 2.4GHz / Bluetooth / Type-C wired
- Bluetooth version: 5.1
- Bluetooth device name: Keychron K5 Max
- Compatible system: macOS / Windows / Linux
Physical Unit:
- Dimension: 424 mm x 119 mm (16.69" x 4.69")
- Weight: 720g / 1.59 lbs
- Height without keycap (front/rear): 7.8 mm (0.3") / 14.7 mm (0.58")
- Height with keycap (front/rear): 18.2 mm (0.72") / 23.5 mm (0.92")
- Typing angle: 3.37º, 4.36º, 6.56º
- MCU: ARM Cortex-M4 32-bit STM32F402 (256KB flash)
- Operating environment: -10 to 50℃
Material
- CNC Aluminum Case
- Double-Shot PBT Keycaps
- Sound Absorbing Foam
- Polycarbonate Plate
- Silicone Pads
- Gaskets
