Keychron K5X Full Sized Low Profile RGB Wireless Mechanical Keyboard - Red Switch

RGB Backlight | Hot-Swappable | Gateron Low-Profile Red Switches

Keychron  |  SKU 66762  |  MPN K5X-H1
$229.00

Warranty and Support

Warranty: 1 Year Return to Base Warranty

Returns: 14-day hassle-free exchanges and store credits, subject to terms and conditions outlined in our Returns Policy.

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Description

Enhanced Acoustic Foam

Elevate your typing with K5 QMK Version 2 featuring advanced IXPE acoustic foam for enhanced comfort, coupled with EPDM foam and latex foam for superior key switch support, responsiveness, and durability, it redefines quiet, comfortable and responsive typing.

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.

Wireless Connection

An excellent solution for multitasking. Connects the K5 QMK Version 2 with up to 3 devices wirelessly via its stable Broadcom Bluetooth 5.2 for seamless multitasking across your laptop, phone, and tablet. Switch among them swiftly, and it’s fully compatible with both Mac and Windows.

Ultra-Slim

The innovative Keychron Low-Profile 2.0 Mechanical Switch is 33% slimmer than conventional normal profile switches makes the Keychron K5 QMK Version 2 one of the thinnest wireless mechanical keyboards in the world. While still delivering a distinguished tactile response.

Suitable For All Devices

Offers a Mac layout while still being compatible with Windows, the K5 QMK Version 2 is one of the few on the market that has the same multimedia and function key as Apple keyboards for Mac users, but with more tactile feedback.

You can even configure different keymaps for both Mac and Windows devices. While Keychron Launcher web app is compatible with macOS, Windows, and Linux. Includes keycaps for both macOS and Windows to allow you to switch between operating systems with ease.

An Epic Core Inside

An ultra-low-power ARM architecture MCU equipped with 256K Flash will provide more flexibility for developers. The polling rate is 1000 Hz on wired mode (125Hz on wireless mode) right out of the box, which makes the latency hardly noticeable even in competitive games.

Hot-swappable OPTION

We also provide a hot-swappable version for your choice, which means you can customize your typing experience without soldering, pop them in and it's done.

We all have our unique typing preferences, that’s why we are offering hot-swappable option on the K5 QMK Version 2, so you can easily hot-swap every Keychron low-profile 2.0 mechanical switch in a few seconds to customize the typing experience without soldering.

*The K5 Version 2 is currently compatible with Gateron/Keychron low-profile 2.0 mechanical switches only, as QMK does NOT support low-profile optical switches.

Keychron Low Profile 2.0 Mechanical Switch

The Keychron Low-Profile MX 2.0 Mechanical Switch is engineered for enhanced reliability and performance. Pre-lubed for a precise and smooth feel, they offer a dependable fingertip experience, whether you prefer the linear (red) or tactile (brown) switch options.

Ergonomic Support

Three levels of adjustable typing angle (3.37º, 4.36º and 6.56º) aim to provide long-lasting ergonomic support for your wrist.

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

Shine-through keycaps create a brilliant backlight effect, available in both RGB and white backlight versions. The RGB version offers 22+ dynamic backlight settings, while the white backlight version features 14 unique modes. You can easily fine-tune the RGB hue, saturation, brightness, and effect speed for full customization with the Keychron Launcher web app.

Specifications

Number of Keys 108 (100%)
Switches Keychron low-profile mechanical
Switch Face North-facing
Number of Multimedia Keys 12
Frame Material ABS+Aluminum frame
Keycap Material Shine-through ABS
Layout ANSI
Polling Rate (Wired Mode) 1000Hz
Polling Rate (Wireless Mode) 125Hz
N-Key Rollover (NKRO) Yes for both wireless and wired modes
Backlit 22 types of RGB backlight options plus endless possibilities
Battery 2000 mAh rechargeable li-polymer battery
BT Working Time (Backlit off) Up to 160 hours (Lab test result may vary by actual use)
BT Working Time (RGB) Up to 105 hours (Lowest brightness)
Connection Bluetooth and Type-C cable
Bluetooth Version 5.2
Bluetooth Device Name Keychron K5 Version 2
Compatible System macOS / Windows / Linux
Dimension 424 mm x 119 mm (16.69 x 4.69")
Weight 732g / 1.61 lbs
Height without Keycap (Front) 9.6 mm (0.38")
Height without Keycap (Rear) 16.5 mm (0.65")
Height incl. Keycap (Front) 20.6 mm (0.81")
Height incl. Keycap (Rear) 25.2 mm (0.99")
Typing Angle 3.37º, 4.36º, and 6.56º
MCU Low-power 32-bit ARM® Cortex™-M3 MCU WB32F3G71RCT6 (256KB Flash)
Operating Environment -10 to 50℃