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Keychron V5 Max Programmable Wireless + Wired Mechanical Keyboard (Red Switch)

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$84

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Keychron Store via Amazon has Keychron V5 Max QMK/VIA Wireless + Wired Mechanical Keyboard (Red Switch, V5M-D1) on sale for $83.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member ThirstyCruz for finding this deal.

Product Details:
  • 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity
  • Wired connectivity via USB Type C cable
  • 1000 Hz Polling Rate
  • Fully customizable keyboard
  • ABS plastic housing
  • The keyboard PCB, screw-in stabs, and the PC plate
  • Double-shot OSA PBT keycaps (including Mac & Windows keycaps)
  • Gateron Jupiter switches
  • Program with open-source QMK firmware & Launcher

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    • Our research indicates that this deal is $5.25 less (6% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $$89.24 (via Best Buy for a limited time) at the time of this posting.
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Keychron Store via Amazon has Keychron V5 Max QMK/VIA Wireless + Wired Mechanical Keyboard (Red Switch, V5M-D1) on sale for $83.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member ThirstyCruz for finding this deal.

Product Details:
  • 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity
  • Wired connectivity via USB Type C cable
  • 1000 Hz Polling Rate
  • Fully customizable keyboard
  • ABS plastic housing
  • The keyboard PCB, screw-in stabs, and the PC plate
  • Double-shot OSA PBT keycaps (including Mac & Windows keycaps)
  • Gateron Jupiter switches
  • Program with open-source QMK firmware & Launcher

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $5.25 less (6% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $$89.24 (via Best Buy for a limited time) at the time of this posting.
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
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Aug 17, 2025 06:33 PM
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dallas_saladAug 17, 2025 06:33 PM
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Also $56 used very-good
Aug 17, 2025 08:54 PM
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Voodoo22007Aug 17, 2025 08:54 PM
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you cannot get a better keyboard for this price
Aug 17, 2025 09:32 PM
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sherretzAug 17, 2025 09:32 PM
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Is this the hotswap version?

Edit: it is hotswap
Aug 17, 2025 09:34 PM
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fatguypoolsharkAug 17, 2025 09:34 PM
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Been a LOT of Keychron on Woot of late as well. Wrong switches for me personally, but great deal for what this is.
Aug 17, 2025 11:04 PM
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JustHelpinAug 17, 2025 11:04 PM
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I have this keyboard. The only complaint I have, the board flexes in the middle when you type. This means the SDFGHJK keys cause the whole area to wobble. I fixed this by putting a piece of cardboard behind the board and have been using the keyboard fine for 2 years. Swapped out to Gateron Cream switches.
Aug 17, 2025 11:07 PM
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CrucehAug 17, 2025 11:07 PM
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South facing LEDs. Tried upgrading from my old K8 since I want the numpad now, but my key caps are incompatible. Think the v and q series are south facing and the k are north facing.
Aug 18, 2025 12:28 AM
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earlyreportAug 18, 2025 12:28 AM
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Quote from JustHelpin :
I have this keyboard. The only complaint I have, the board flexes in the middle when you type. This means the SDFGHJK keys cause the whole area to wobble. I fixed this by putting a piece of cardboard behind the board and have been using the keyboard fine for 2 years. Swapped out to Gateron Cream switches.
The flex in this keyboard is actually a design feature due to how the internals are mounted. This got popularized in the past few years in the custom mechanical keyboard space.
That said, decent price for a no-nonsense, entry level mechanical keyboard with good features.

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Aug 18, 2025 12:48 AM
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ThirstyCruzAug 18, 2025 12:48 AM
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Quote from earlyreport :
The flex in this keyboard is actually a design feature due to how the internals are mounted. This got popularized in the past few years in the custom mechanical keyboard space.That said, decent price for a no-nonsense, entry level mechanical keyboard with good features.
I just received mine, and I don't notice any flex whatsoever. then again, I'm not a keyboard snob, so truly not the best person to asses the details of a keyboard. However, compared to my Azoth, the gateron red are pure joy! I'm not sure if it's the switches I'm in love with or the keyboard. I've had Asus nx snow, kalih, brown, and a light click - will swap the Azoth with gateron red and then compare.Since the gateron Jupiter Red are rarely on sale, it's worth buying the used just for the switches.
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Aug 18, 2025 12:53 AM
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ThirstyCruzAug 18, 2025 12:53 AM
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Quote from Cruceh :
South facing LEDs. Tried upgrading from my old K8 since I want the numpad now, but my key caps are incompatible. Think the v and q series are south facing and the k are north facing.
First Kb with south facing lights and not sure if I like it. The keyboard is still one of the best I've tried though
Aug 18, 2025 02:10 AM
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RektbyBitmexAug 18, 2025 02:10 AM
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Buyer beware, the Bluetooth on this thing kinda sucks. So if you plan on using it wirelessly, be prepared for stuck keys and weird quirks
Aug 18, 2025 02:13 AM
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jottectAug 18, 2025 02:13 AM
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this better than magnetic?
Aug 18, 2025 03:07 AM
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stasisAug 18, 2025 03:07 AM
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Quote from jottect :
this better than magnetic?
for typing, kailh white
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ThirstyCruzAug 18, 2025 04:05 AM
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Quote from RektbyBitmex :
Buyer beware, the Bluetooth on this thing kinda sucks. So if you plan on using it wirelessly, be prepared for stuck keys and weird quirks
firmware update released and fixed BT issues. it wasn't a big deal either but it's been addressed already
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ThirstyCruzAug 18, 2025 04:07 AM
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Quote from jottect :
this better than magnetic?
in the end, asking about switches is pointless. unless you have a very very specific question, all advice I've read over the years were truly useless, even if well intended

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Aug 18, 2025 05:40 AM
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Matt15Aug 18, 2025 05:40 AM
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How does this compare to the RK ROYAL KLUDGE S98 Mechanical Keyboard w/Smart Display ? I like that one better and it has a $15 off coupon taking it down to $75. My plan is to get teh keyboard and use it as is without any modifications or customizations.

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