Keychron Q5 Wired Custom Mechanical Keyboard Knob Version, 96% Layout QMK/VIA Programmable Macro with Hot-swappable Gateron G Pro Red Switch Double Gasket Compatible with Mac Windows Linux (Black)
97 Keys Full Aluminum Keyboard: Setting the best example for efficient space usage, the Q5 Knob Version has a 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.
Fully Customizable From the Inside Out: To build a fully customizable keyboard, we designed every component easily assembled, including keycaps, switches, gasket, plate, and case foam if you want. With QMK and VIA support, you can easily program and remap each key on the keyboard. The open-source firmware means endless possibilities for keyboard layouts, shortcuts, backlight effects, even the knob, and more.
Hot-swappable Support: With the pre-lubed Gateron G Pro mechanical linear red switch providing unrivaled tactile responsiveness with up to 50 million keystroke lifespan. You can also hot-swap the Q5 with almost all of the 3pin and 5pin MX mechanical switches on the market (including Cherry, Gateron, Kailh, Panda, etc.) without soldering required. The PCB-mounted screw-in stabilizer for “big keys” such as space bar, shift, enter, and delete are designed for less wobbliness.
Innovative Double Gasket: This Double-Gasket Structure allows the keyboard to maintain the flexibility of the gasket structure and improves the overall typing sound. We added silicone pads between the top and bottom cases to significantly reduce the sound resonance between the metals and reduce the noise of the impacted metals.
Double-shot PBT Keycaps & South-facing Backlight: The Q5 comes with our unique OSA profile and double-shot PBT keycaps that aim to provide a more comfortable and subtle fingertip feel with excellent oil resistance for long-term use. The south-facing RGB is designed to better illuminate the keyboard backlight from the typist’s angle and free from interference when the user installs Cherry- profile alternative keycaps on the Q5.
Product Specifications
Product Dimensions: 15.37"L x 5.71"W x 1.31"H
Item Weight: 6.96 pounds
ASIN: B09MMXLYSR
Item model number: Q5-M1
Customer Reviews: 4.6 out of 5 stars 29Reviews
Best Sellers Rank: #81,119 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #798 in Nintendo DS Accessories #932 in Mac Gaming Keyboards #5,783 in PlayStation 4 Accessories
Date First Available: November 27, 2021
Color: Hot-swap Gateron G Pro Red Switch
Number of Keys: 97
Keyboard backlighting color support: RGB
Style: Modern
Material: Aluminum
Included Components: Keycap Puller
Model Name: Q5
Theme: Customizable Mechanical Keyboard
Power Source: Corded Electric
Switch Type: Linear
Generation: 1
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Number of Buttons: 97
Is Electric: Yes
Manufacturer: Keychron
Product Information
Product description
Keychron Q5 QMK/VIA Custom Mechanical Keyboard-Knob Version
The Keychron Q5 Knob version is a fully customizable mechanical keyboard with QMK/VIA support and full aluminum frame. Anyone can intuitively master any keyboard keys or macro commands (incl. the knob) through the VIA software. The Q5 is designed to be able to assemble easily, so you can customize the hardware and software with endless possibilities.
Full Aluminum 96% Layout
Comes with a 96% layout, the Q5 is crafted with a 6063 aluminum CNC machined body, polished, anodized and sandblasted finish, and twenty-four manufacturing processes.
Pre-lubed Gateron G Pro Switch
The pre-lubed Gateron G Pro mechanical switches come with an optimized mold with more precise positioning, and less wobbliness will certainly improve your fingertip feel. The Gateron switch is durable enough with an unrivaled tactile responsiveness on the linear red switch and up to 50 million keystroke lifespan.
Wired Connectivity
A reliable USB Type-C wired connection with 1000 Hz polling rate and NKRO make sure you won't miss a beat no matter cranking out emails or code.
Note: Please avoid connecting the Q5 with a laptop through a hub to ensure enough power supply. For the same reason, please turn off the keyboard backlight if the Q5 is connecting with a tablet.
Program Each Key and Macro with QMK/VIA
Simply connect the Q5 to your device with a cable, import the Q5 keymap JSON file into the VIA software, drag and drop your favorite keys or macro commands to remap any key you want on macOS, Windows, or Linux operating systems, e.g.: create a macro command of a screenshot on macOS. Check our user guide or user manual for more instructions.
A brand new ultra-low-power Arm Cortex-M4 32-bit STM32L432 MCU which is powerful, and armed with 128K Flash will provide more flexibility for developers.
Double-Gasket Design
This Double-Gasket Structure allows the keyboard to maintain the flexibility of the gasket structure and improves the overall typing sound. We added silicone pads between the top and bottom cases to significantly reduce the sound resonance between the metals and reduce the noise of the impacted metals. Each keyboard component could be reassembled easily, so you can customize it the way you want. If there is any problem with the keyboard, it can be repaired by reassembling.
Hot-swappable
The hot-swappable sockets supports both 3 pin and 5 pin MX mechanical switches (including Cherry, Gateron, Kailh, Panda, etc.), so you can customize your favorite switches without soldering.
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 wobbly. The big keys’ typing experience is now more stable and smooth. The Keychron Q5 also supports third-party stabilizers including Cherry or Durock.
Double-shot PBT Keycaps & South-facing RGB
The Q5 comes with our unique OSA profile (OEM profile with spherical-angle) and double-shot PBT keycaps that aim to provide a more comfortable and subtle fingertip feel with excellent oil resistance for long-term use.
The south-facing RGB is designed to better illuminate the keyboard backlight from the typist’s angle and free from interference when the user installs Cherry-profile alternative keycaps on the Q5.
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimension
15.37 x 5.71 x 1.31 in (390.4 mm x 145 mm x 33.4 mm)
Weight
2310 g ± 10 g (5.09 lb ± 0.02 lb)
Body Material
Full CNC Machined Aluminum
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Keycaps
Double-shot PBT Keycaps, OSA Profile (OEM Height, SA Shape)
MCU
Ultra-low-Power Arm Cortex-M4 32-bit STM32L432 (128KB Flash)
Switches
Gateron G Pro Mechanical Red
Hot-Swappable
Yes, compatible with most of the 3pin and 5pin MX switches such as Cherry, Kailh, Panda, Gateron, etc.