Q5 Max

Keychron

Q5 Max

65 positive 0 neutral 25 negative

Based on 90 Reddit mentions

$220.79

Buy on Amazon

We may earn a small commission.

Most discussed features

Sentiment summary across the product areas Reddit users mention most.

Reddit mentions

Original Reddit posts and comments behind this analysis.

Filtered by featurecustomizationClear feature

I feel like I’ve committed a crime

Maybe I'm getting old and grumpy, but the idea that one of the fancy keychrons 'leaves a lot to be desired' is crazy to me, The Q5 Max has a serious spec sheet. Besides better case materials, and generally aesthetic stuff, what more is there even to ask for? If you want fancy switches/keycaps you ca

...

oilpit in r/MechanicalKeyboards

April 28, 2026 11:39 PM

10

Media Buttons on Razer Keyboard are unlit

I have a Keychron Q5 Max with Milky Yellows and love it. Only downside is no Caps/Num Lock lights. Pretty sure it was a Corsair keyboard (maybe a K70) that got me into hot swap mechanicals back in the day. The "A" key died on me and I had to throw the whole thing out. If a key dies on my current one

...

Pugshaver in r/CrappyDesign

January 3, 2026 4:08 AM

10

Gaming Keyboard Upgrade — Keychron Q6 HE 8K vs Wooting 2HE

I just bought the Keychron Q6 HE 8K. Playing on Logitech G910 for many years, I felt my performance was lagging a bit My son bought the Q5 Max and said Keychron is the best quality board on the market. Keys are solid with aluminum frame. Keyboard weighs 4.1 lbs. - thats insane! Heard Wooting was the

...

Significant_Rich_508 in r/keyboards

December 31, 2025 5:29 PM

4

/r/MechanicalKeyboards Ask ANY Keyboard question, get an answer - February 04, 2026

You can get a Keychron V5/Q5 MAX or a V6/Q6 MAX if you want a wireless keyboard. It'll last far longer than anything from Logitech. The V6/Q6 is a fullsize while the V5/Q5 is a compact-fullsize about the size of a TKL while still having the same amount of a keys as a fullsize. If you plan to use it

...

pabloescobyte in r/MechanicalKeyboards

February 4, 2026 11:13 PM

2

What sort of keyboard do you use at work?

Nice choice! The Keychron Q5 Max has a solid build and customizable features. How do you find the MX keys for typing comfort?

Kindly_Swordfish4288 in r/pcsetup

May 10, 2026 7:44 PM

1

Premium Full Aluminum 96% or 100% Wireless Keyboard?

I have the Keychron q5 max at home since a couple of weeks, swapped out the switches to TTC Silent Frozen.Best keyboard I ever had. (coming from a Leopold FC980). Bought my second Keychron a couple of days ago.This time a V5 max, plastic casing. With Gateron Jupiter banana switches.Will probably swa

...

fruymen in r/keyboards

April 21, 2026 7:30 PM

1

1800/96

Thanks for great list! I was looking at other keychron keyboards but somehow missed Q5 max. I have an option to get one for 150€, maybe it could be good option after changing switches and keycaps

Wonderful_Bear554 in r/keyboards

February 3, 2026 1:38 PM

1

My favorite keyboard to type on is a meme

I have a pretty similar board i use as my daily for work and love! Keychron Q5 Max also with Durock v3s, ttc silent bluish whites, and gmk mtnu wob.

onofrio35 in r/MechanicalKeyboards

March 12, 2026 5:05 PM

1

Help picking a keyboard (fullsize or 96%)

use my keychron q5 max for work and have absolutely love it. Although i’ve changed both the switches and keycaps.

onofrio35 in r/keyboards

March 13, 2026 11:45 PM

1

All metal case, hot swap, with numpad and sound dampening?

i've been down this exact road looking for a quiet work board. the Keychron Q5 Pro fits almost everything you listed - all aluminum, hotswap, has the numpad, foam already inside, and gasket mount. comes in under your budget too. if you want wireless, the Q5 Max adds that for a bit more. i'd grab som

...

LetterheadClassic306 in r/keyboards

March 28, 2026 12:43 AM

1

Top alternatives in Mechanical Keyboards

#1