Description
The Keychron K5 Max QMK/VIA Low Profile Full-Sized Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard is an ultra-slim yet highly functional 100% layout keyboard, offering a premium typing experience with seamless connectivity. Supporting 2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth 5.1, and wired connections, it allows users to switch effortlessly between multiple devices. The Keychron Launcher web app enables full customization, giving users the ability to remap keys, create macros, and fine-tune commands to fit their workflow. Designed for both Windows and macOS, the LSA (low-profile spherical-angled) keycaps provide a comfortable and precise typing feel.
Engineered for performance and versatility, the K5 Max boasts a 1000Hz polling rate in 2.4GHz and wired modes, ensuring ultra-low latency for gaming and professional use. The Gateron Low Profile Brown switches offer a responsive, tactical keystroke with medium sound, making them ideal for both Midway office work and gaming sessions. With the hot-swappable version, users can easily swap out switches without soldering, making customization more accessible than ever. The full-size layout includes a dedicated number pad, multimedia keys, and function keys, ensuring productivity without compromise.
Powered by QMK/VIA firmware, the K5 Max unlocks endless possibilities for key remapping, shortcuts, and advanced macros. The ARM Cortex-M4 32-bit MCU with 256KB Flash ensures smooth performance, while IXPE acoustic foam reduces keystroke noise, offering a quieter and more comfortable typing experience. Redesigned stabilizers minimize key wobble, particularly for larger keys like Spacebar, Shift, Enter, and Backspace, resulting in a more consistent and satisfying feel. Mac users will appreciate the dedicated macOS layout, which replicates the Apple keyboard function keys while improving on tactile feedback.
Aesthetically, the K5 Max blends a durable aluminium frame with double-shot PBT keycaps, ensuring long-lasting performance with oil resistance and minimal wear. The keyboard features 22 RGB backlight effects, allowing users to customize brightness, hue, and speed for a visually immersive experience. With a 2000mAh battery, it delivers up to 90 hours of wireless usage with the backlight off and 50 hours with RGB at its lowest brightness. Combining ultra-slim design, powerful features, and full customization, the Keychron K5 Max is the ultimate choice for those seeking a high-performance, full-sized mechanical keyboard.
FEATURES:
- Customisable keyboard with 100% layout
- 2.4GHz & Bluetooth connection
- QMK/VIA Support
- Double-shot PBT keycaps
- Ultra-slim design
- Hot-swappable
- RGB LED lights
- Low profile Gateron Low Profile BROWN switches
- Acoustic foam
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Colour: Black
- Number of Keys: 108 (100%)
- Switches: Gateron low-profile mechanical
- Switch Face: North-facing
- Number of Multimedia Keys: 12
- Frame Material: ABS + Aluminium frame
- Keycap Material: Low-profile double-shot PBT
- Layout: ANSI
- Polling Rate (2.4GHz and Wired Mode): 1000Hz
- Polling Rate (BT Mode): 90Hz
- N-Key Rollover (NKRO): Yes for both wireless and wired modes
- Backlit: 22 types of RGB backlight options plus endless possibilities
- Battery: 2000mAh rechargeable li-polymer battery
- Wireless Working Time (Backlit off): Around 90 hours (Lab test result may vary by actual use)
- Wireless Working Time (RGB): Around 50 hours (Lowest brightness)
- Connection: 2.4GHz / Bluetooth / Type-C wired
- Bluetooth version: 5.1
- Bluetooth Device Name: Keychron K5 Max
- Compatible System: macOS / Windows / Linux
- Typing Angle: 3.37º, 4.36º and 6.56º
- MCU: ARM Cortex-M4 32-bit STM32F402 (256KB Flash)
- Operating Environment: -10 to 50℃
- Gateron Low Profile BROWN Switch:
- Operating force: 55 ± 15 gf
- Pre-travel: 1.7 ± 0.4mm
- Travel distance: 3.0 ± 0.2mm
- Behavior: Tactile
- Pre-lubed: Yes
- Sound level: Medium
- Suitable for: Midway Office/gaming
- Product Dimensions: 42.4 x 11.9 x 1.8~2.3 cm
- Product Weight: 720g
WHAT’S IN THE BOX:
- Keychron K5 Max QMK/VIA Low Profile Full-sized Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard | BROWN Switches – Black x1
- Type-A to Type-C Cable x1
- Extension Adapter for Receiver x1
- Type-A 2.4GHz Receiver x1
- Keycap & Switch Puller x1
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Refund Policy
Returns Policy
Returns:
If a client is not satisfied with a purchase, it can be returned within seven days of the delivery for a full refund, less the shipping costs. Full refunds will only be issued if products are returned unopened and with all packaging and any other materials that were part of the original purchase. The following restriction will apply for returns:
- Should an opened product be returned, a 20% re-stocking fee will be charged, provided that all the original packaging and all materials are provided with it.
- Please note that we as Raion Connect (PTY) Ltd will not accept any items back for credit or replacement if the packaging is not complete, this includes and is not limited to boxes, documentation, cables, accessories, etc
- Goods returned in opened packaging need to be returned in a condition that is fit for resale. Software and consumables can only be returned if they have not been opened.
- Certain hardware items and all custom/special orders may only be returned for replacement and not for refund and will incur a 20% handling fee.
- Electronic license cannot be returned, therefore client need to ensure they are purchasing the correct item before concluding the transaction, if further information is required around the item, please contact us on shop@raioncx.co.za.
- All products being shipped back to Raion Connect should be carefully packed in protective materials where necessary. The package should have the order number and return address clearly marked.
- Should a product be damaged while being shipped to our offices; Raion Connect will not be liable for the damages. It is recommended to insure any items that you send to us.
Replacements:
All products sold by Raion Connect (PTY) Ltd are covered under our 7 day guarantee against defects. Items may be returned for refund or replacement subject to manufacturer and/or Raion Connect (PTY) Ltd restrictions.
Defective items may be returned for refund or replacement subject to the following restrictions:
- All products must be returned in original condition including packaging, documentation, warranty cards, manuals, and accessories.
- Software is non-refundable unless returned unopened in their original packaging with documentation. Where the license key is exposed on software packages we will not accept the return of these packages.
- All returns must be shipped freight prepaid.
- Any returns found to be non-defective are subject to a restocking fee of 15% and all non-product related fees (shipping, transaction and insurance) are not refundable.
- Delivery fees will not be refunded for returns or for collecting of faulty items
- The manufacturer warranty will not apply if the product shows evidence of:
- impact, sand, liquid or moisture damage
- dropping, mishandling, or tampering
- battery or chemical corrosion
- damage caused by connected equipment
- use contrary to the applicable instruction manual
- wrong configuration of equipment
- Unaccredited third party repairs, configuration or maintenance on equipment.
- Modification of any parts or enhancement not approved by the manufacturer
Stock availability
- We are not a stock holding company and the stock availability for some of the items shown on our eCommerce site are from lists that are imported every morning or when available from suppliers.
- Stock quantities are thus a reflection of the previous days stock count at close of business.
- Although we will try our utmost to keep stock availability up to date we cannot be held responsible if a product becomes out of stock with our suppliers but our site still shows availability.
- A lot of the products on our eCommerce site shows "Limited Availability". For these products we are not sure of the availability of stock from our suppliers and will need to revert to you are the delivery ETA.
Shipping
- Shipping costs are calculated on the volumetric weight.
- Couriers don’t give an exact time of day for the delivery but will deliver between 8am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
- No Deliveries will take place on weekends or public holidays
- Deliveries are made via courier (Door to Door)
- The couriers require someone to be at the address provided to accept the delivery otherwise the goods will be returned and this will delay you receiving your goods on time.
- Provide contact numbers and contact persons receiving the goods
- No deliveries to a Postal Box
- Delivery ETA’s depend on stock availability but you will be informed if the item you require is out of stock and may take longer than the above lead times.
- Orders are processed from when the payment is received and reflects in our account.
- We do not deliver outside of South Africa, but you may arrange for a courier service to collect from us or an appointed collection point when the goods have been invoiced and ready for collection.
- Orders placed on weekends or public holidays are processed the following business day.
- Raion Connect reserve the right to part ship goods on all orders to the customer and to invoice each shipment separately, unless otherwise stipulated by the customer. This is to make sure that the customer receive their stock in a fast and efficient manner..
