Keychron Q5 Pro QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Status: Keychron Q5 Pro QMK/VIA Wireless Custom…: Unavailable on Amazon as of . SpecPicks has no in-stock listing with matching specs on file; the search below lists current offers. eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.
Bottom line: The Keychron Q5 Pro QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the gaming peripherals category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Currently unavailable on Amazon. Not the same product — 3 in-stock alternatives:
Similar: HK GAMING GK61 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - 61… — $29.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-21 22:16 UTC (price may vary).
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Backed by Keychron's warranty and support channels
Cons
- ✗ Check the listed dimensions, connectors and platform compatibility against your setup before ordering
- ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Keychron Q5 Pro QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the gaming peripherals category. Keychron's gaming peripherals lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for gaming peripherals of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Key Features
- Keychron Q5 Pro is a fully customizable 96% layout QMK/VIA wireless mechanical keyboard with a full aluminum body. Along with our many premium designs, including double-gasket, open-source key remapping (incl. knob), flexible PC plate, hot-swappable, KSA Double-Shot PBT Keycaps, screw-in stabs, etc., it is designed to deliver a premium typing experience for users.
- Remap with QMK & VIA - QMK / VIA is open-source software for keyboards that allows anyone to easily program and remap each key or macro (incl. the knob) on macOS, Windows, or Linux. *Note: User can remap a key on wired mode only. Once it's done, the keymap will work on both wireless and wired modes.
- Hot-Swappable and PBT Keycaps - You can hot-swap every switch on the Q5 Pro with almost all of the 3pin and 5pin MX style mechanical switches on the market without soldering required. Our unique KSA profile double-shot non-backlight shine through PBT keycaps are oil-resistant and durable for long-term use. While the south-facing RGB backlight is made for premium non-shine through keycaps.
- Wireless and Wired - You can connect the Q5 Pro with up to 3 devices wirelessly via its stable Broadcom Bluetooth 5.1 for seamless multitasking, and toggle between Mac and Windows. The polling rate is 1000 Hz on wired mode (wireless mode: 90 Hz).
- Fully Customizable - Comes with a solid fully metal body, screw-in stabs, flexible PC plate and double-gasket, we designed every component to be able to assemble easily so you can customize and modify each component with ease to create your ultimate typing experience.
Full Specifications
| Brand | Keychron |
|---|---|
| Color | Gray |
| Style | Hot-swappable K Pro Brown Switch |
| Theme | customizable mechanical keyboards, wireless mechanical keyboards |
| Language | English |
| Generation | Newest |
| Model Name | Q5 Pro |
| Style Name | Hot-swappable K Pro Brown Switch |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Switch Type | Tactile |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth |
| Model Number | Q5P-N3 |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Compatibility | PC, Switch, Mac, Linux |
| Series Number | 3 |
| Built-In Media | Keycap puller, Hex Key, Switch puller, Screwdriver, Mac and Windows keycaps, USB Cable |
| Number of Keys | 101 |
| Button Quantity | 101 |
| Connection Type | Wired |
| Keyboard Layout | QWERTY |
| Full listing title | Keychron Q5 Pro QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard, 96% Layout with Programmable Knob, KSA Double-Shot PBT Keycaps with Hot-swappable K Pro Brown Switch for Mac Windows Linux - Gray |
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