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Reviewed by Daniel Cole, Technology Editor

Keychron Q5 Max Wireless Mechanical Keyboard

The best mechanical keyboard overall — premium aluminum build, wireless, hot-swappable, and QMK/VIA programmable.

Brand: Keychron  •  Price: $210  •  Rating: 4.8/5

Layout: 96% compact Switches: Gateron Jupiter (hot-swap) Keycaps: Double-shot PBT Connectivity: BT 5.1, 2.4GHz, USB-C