Keychron Q5 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Keychron Q5 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard - Barebone / Carbon Black / Barebone is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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- The keyboard PCB, the case, and the steel plate.
- Double-shot OSA PBT keycaps (including Mac & Windows keycaps).
- Gateron G Pro switches.
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Keychron Q5
Setting the best example for efficient space usage, the Q5 has a compact 96% layout design while retaining all the essential functions and number keys. With its full metal CNC machined body, double-gasket design, and QMK/VIA support, the Q5 is the ultimate choice for an almost full-size keyboard.
![Keychron Q5 1800 Compact Custom Mechanical Keyboard Keychron Q5 1800 Compact Custom Mechanical Keyboard](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/t/5/assets/keychronq5custommechanicalkeyboard5-1654672182025.jpg?v=1654672190)
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Choose the keycaps, switches, and more accessories for your Q5
A Refined Piece of Metal Art
The entire metal body is crafted with 6063 aluminum that is processed through CNC machined, polished, anodized, sandblasted, and undergoes 24 more manufacturing stages to make this solid metal piece of art that is the Q5.
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All-around customizable keyboard
To build a fully customizable keyboard, we designed every component easily assembled. Therefore, you can customize and adjust each component you want.
![Keychron Q5 1800 Compact Custom Mechanical Keyboard Keychron Q5 1800 Compact Custom Mechanical Keyboard](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/t/5/assets/q5-1670465004232.jpg?v=1670465007)
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Double Gasket Design
The Double Gasket Design is a new innovative structure in the industry. In addition to the gaskets on the plates, we added silicone pads between the top and bottom cases to significantly reduce the acoustic resonance between the metals and reduce the noise of the impacted metals. This design allows the keyboard to maintain the flexibility of the gasket structure and improves the overall typing sound.
![Double Gasket Design of Keychron Q4 60% Percent Layout Mini Custom Mechanical Keyboard Double Gasket Design of Keychron Q4 60% Percent Layout Mini Custom Mechanical Keyboard](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/t/5/assets/keychronq265custommechanicalkeyboarddoublegasketdesign-1640686962088.gif?v=1640686964)
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An Epic Core Inside The Keyboard
A powerful ultra-low-power ARM architecture MCU equipped with 128K Flash will provide more flexibility for developers. The polling rate is 1000 Hz right out of the box, which makes the latency hardly noticeable even in competitive games.
OSA Profile Double-shot PBT Keycaps
For the new double-shot PBT keycaps, we built a new profile. It has a similar height to the OEM profile and has an SA-like shape. We named it the OSA (OEM spherical angled) keycap. The PBT keycaps will provide excellent oil resistance, enhance the type feel, and prevent the legends from fading out.
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Switch layouts between macOS & Windows
Built with the Mac users’ experience in mind while still retaining compatibility for Windows devices, the Keychron Q5 comes with a system toggle and an additional set of customized keycaps for both Windows and macOS systems. You can now save two different layouts on the keyboard, one for each system.
Programmable Knob
Designed to enhance your creative workflow, the premium rotary encoder allows you to easily customize your favorite keys and macros on the knob through the VIA software.
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You can easily customize the Q5's knob to your desired key or macro commands such as: zooming in/out, adjusting screen brightness, brush size, volume, selecting video clips or photos, or backlight hue.
Setting the macros for "zoom in/out"
Using the knob as "zoom in/out"
![ZMK](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/ZMK.png?v=1715759762)
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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.
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* Please use the latest version of Chrome / Opera / Edge browser to open the Launcher and connect the keyboard to your device via wired mode.
Hot-swappable
The hot-swappable sockets are mounted on the PCB, so you can install or change the switches without soldering. The PCB supports both 3 pin and 5 pin MX mechanical switches.
South-facing RGB LED Lights
The south-facing RGB LED is designed to better illuminate the keyboard backlight from the typist’s angle with the premium non-shine-through PBT keycaps installed. The south-facing RGB is also free from interference when the users install OEM or Cherry-profile alternative keycaps on the keyboard.
Note: The Q5's top case has sharper corners to make it much more compatible with third-party keycaps.
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Pre-lubed Gateron G Pro Switch
The optimized molded switch with more precise positioning and less wobble will undoubtedly improve the feel at your fingertips. With the fully assembled Q5 version fitted with factory pre-lubricated Gateron G Pro switches, a smoother travel experience is guaranteed for you.
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All New Screw-in PCB Stabilizers
The screw-in design increases stability and makes it easier for changes and upgrades. Precise craftsmanship makes the stabilizers more stable and less shaky. The big keys’ (space bar, shift, enter, delete) typing experience is now more stable and smooth. The Keychron Q5 also supports third-party stabilizers, including Cherry or Durock.
Looking for ISO Layout?
The Q5 ISO collection comes with fully assembled keyboards with 🇬🇧UK, 🇩🇪German, 🇩🇰🇫🇮🇮🇸🇳🇴🇸🇪Nordic, 🇨🇭Swiss, 🇫🇷French, and 🇪🇸 Spanish layout, and the “Barebone ISO" option is suitable for all ISO countries (e.g.: 🇮🇹Italy, 🇵🇹Portuguese, 🇭🇺Hungary, etc.) to build their keyboard with keycaps in their preferred languages and switches.
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Typing Sound Test
Different Versions
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What's in the box?
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Specs
Width | 145 mm |
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Length | 390.4 mm |
Front Height | 20.2 mm (without keycaps) |
Back Height | 33.4 mm (without keycaps) |
Feet Height | 2.4 mm |
Angle | 5.2° |
Weight | 2310 g ± 10g (Fully Assembled Version) |
Body Material | Full CNC machined aluminum |
Plate Material | Steel |
Polling Rate | 1000 Hz |
Keycaps (Fully Assembled Version) | Double-shot PBT keycaps, not shine-through, OSA Profile (OEM height, SA shape) |
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MCU | Ultra-low-power Arm Cortex-M4 32-bit STM32L432 (128KB Flash) |
Switches | Gateron G Pro (Fully Assembled Version) |
Backlight | South-facing RGB LED |
Switch Support | Hot-swappable (5 pin & 3 pin) |
Stabs | Screw-in PCB stabs |
Connectivity | Type-C wired |
Cable | Type-C cable + Type-A to Type-C adapter |
Operating Environment | -10℃ to 50℃ |
Learn more about the Keychron Q5 such as the Q5 shortcuts, assembling the Q5, factory reset, and more in the FAQ section.