Keychron V5
Is the V5 right for you?
The V5 is a mechanical keyboard in a 96% layout, and Keychron lists its connectivity as Wired.
Best for
- People who'd like to try other switches. Keychron lists the switches as hot-swappable.
Skip if
- You want to go wireless.
How a board's size changes which keys it keeps is covered in our guide Full-size, TKL or compact: which keyboard size should you get?
Want to see it next to a mouse and a headset? Try it on the QuickDesker board and build a whole desk setup around it.
What does it cost, and what should you check first?
- Seen at Keychron.com for $64.99 (Fully Assembled / Frosted Black (Translucent) / Keychron K Pro Red) on 20 Oct 2026 (sold out)
- Seen at MechanicalKeyboards.com for $69.00 (Barebone / Carbon Black (Non-transparent) / Barebone) on 20 Oct 2026 (sold out)
Prices change; check the one for the version you want. Keychron sells it Fully Assembled, Fully Assembled Knob, Barebone or Barebone Knob, in Frosted Black (Translucent) and Carbon Black (Non-transparent).
Keychron says the barebone version doesn't include the keycaps and switches, so check which version a price is for.
For the fully assembled version, Keychron lists an ABS plastic housing, the circuit board with screw-in stabilizers and the steel plate, double-shot OSA PBT keycaps with Mac and Windows keycaps included, and Keychron K Pro switches.
Amazon's listing is the Frosted Black (Translucent) version with Keychron K Pro Red switches.
Which switches does the V5 come with, and can you swap them?
Keychron offers it with Keychron K Pro Red, Keychron K Pro Blue or Keychron K Pro Brown switches, and lists them as hot-swappable. Hot-swap sockets let you pull a switch out and fit another without soldering.
Keychron lists a south-facing RGB backlight, which means each LED sits on the side of the switch nearest the typist.
Full specifications
| Layout | 96% |
|---|---|
| Connections | Wired |
| Switch technology | Mechanical |
| Switch options offered | Keychron K Pro Red, Keychron K Pro Blue, Keychron K Pro Brown |
| Hot-swappable switches | YES (Option) |
| Backlight | South-facing RGB |
| Keycap material | Double-shot PBT |
| Case material | ABS Plastic |
| Polling rate | 1000Hz (Wired) |
| Keycap profile | OSA |
| Mount | Tray Mount |
Keychron's V5 product page doesn't list a key count, spill resistance or an included wrist rest.
Specifications from Keychron's V5 product page and keyboards comparison page, read 14 Sep 2026.