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Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.]
Logitech G515 LIGHTSPEED TKL
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Updated Jun 19, 2025 06:45 PM
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![Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.] Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/kzTRGbUy/keychron-k5-max-k1-max-k3-max-etc/design-large.jpg?format=auto)
ConnectivityWireless
Size
Full-size (100%)
Switch Type
Mechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
ConnectivityWireless
Size
TenKeyLess (80%)
Switch Type
Mechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
Our Verdict
Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.]
Logitech G515 LIGHTSPEED TKL
The Keychron K13 Max and the Logitech G515 LIGHTSPEED TKL are wireless, low-profile mechanical keyboards. The Keychron is a more versatile model aimed generally at everyday browsing, productivity, and gaming. Unlike the Logitech, it supports multi-device pairing and has a more premium-feeling aluminum top plate. It also has a relatively more lightweight software available as a downloadable or web-based client. On the other hand, the Logitech is designed primarily for gaming and has slightly better raw performance. It also has shine-through keycaps, which the Keychron lacks.
Variants
- K5 Max (Gray - 100%)
- K7 Max (Gray - 65%)
- K11 Max (Gray - 65% (Alice))
- K3 Max (Gray - 75%)
- K15 Max (Gray - 75% (Alice))
- K1 Max (Gray - 80%)
- K17 Max (Gray - 96%)
- K13 Max (Gray - Numpad 80%)
- G515 LIGHTSPEED TKL (Black)
- G515 LIGHTSPEED TKL (White)
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Gray - 100%
K5 Max
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Black
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Gray - 65%
K7 Max
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White
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Gray - 65% (Alice)
K11 Max
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Gray - 75%
K3 Max
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Gray - 75% (Alice)
K15 Max
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Gray - 80%
K1 Max
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Gray - 96%
K17 Max
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Gray - Numpad 80%
K13 Max
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Main Differences for
Gaming
Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
8.4
8.6
Backlight Clarity
4.0
8.0
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
![Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.] Top Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/sfEJ9BjI/keychron-k5-max-k1-max-k3-max-etc/dimensions-large.jpg?format=auto)
Size
Full-size (100%)
TenKeyLess (80%)
Height
0.9" (2.4 cm)
0.8" (2.2 cm)
Width
16.5" (42.0 cm)
14.0" (35.5 cm)
Depth
4.7" (12.0 cm)
5.8" (14.6 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
N/A
Weight
1.60 lbs (0.727 kg)
1.93 lbs (0.874 kg)
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
Build Quality Close Up
![Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.] Build Quality Close Up](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/Y4luUY6A/keychron-k5-max-k1-max-k3-max-etc/build-quality-large.jpg?format=auto)
Keycap Material
PBT
PBT
Ergonomics
7.0
7.0
Side Picture
![Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.] Side Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/0h7WFqVz/keychron-k5-max-k1-max-k3-max-etc/ergonomics-large.jpg?format=auto)
Curved/Angled
No
No
Split Keyboard
No
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Staggered
Minimum Incline
3.3°
2.5°
Medium Incline
4.5°
4°
Maximum Incline
6.6°
8°
Home Row Height
20.9 mm (0.8")
21.2 mm (0.8")
Hardware Customizability
4.4
5.7
Customizability Overview
![Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.] Customizability Overview](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/RMqQfeL7/keychron-k5-max-k1-max-k3-max-etc/custom-large.jpg?format=auto)
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
No
Yes
Stabilizer Fixation
Plate-Mounted
Plate-Mounted
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
6.25u
6.25u
Size Of Right Mod Keys
1.25u
1.25u
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
No
Switch Stem Shape
Low Profile Cherry MX Style
Low Profile Cherry MX Style
Switch PCB Socket
Soldered
Soldered
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
Yes
Yes
Backlight Features
10
10
Backlighting Picture
![Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.] Backlighting Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/CMj0vPsi/keychron-k5-max-k1-max-k3-max-etc/backlight-large.jpg?format=auto)
Brightness Max
![Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.] Brightness Max](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/3gfrE18z/keychron-k5-max-k1-max-k3-max-etc/brightness-max-large.jpg?format=auto)
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Brightness Min
![Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.] Brightness Min](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/msPRPyEm/keychron-k5-max-k1-max-k3-max-etc/brightness-min-large.jpg?format=auto)
RGB
Yes
Yes
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Effects
Yes
Yes
Software Controllable
Yes
Yes
Backlight Clarity
4.0
8.0
White Shot
![Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.] White Shot](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/imYi6fn0/keychron-k5-max-k1-max-k3-max-etc/whiteshot-large.jpg?format=auto)
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wireless
Wireless
Detachable
Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)
Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)
Length
3.9 ft (1.2 m)
6.1 ft (1.9 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
USB type-C
USB type-C
Wireless Versatility
10
7.5
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
3
No
Proprietary Receiver
Yes
Yes
Battery Type
Rechargeable
Rechargeable
Macro Keys And Programming
6.7
4.0
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
4
0
Onboard Macro Programming
No
No
Macro Programming With Software
Yes
Yes
Extra Features
Extra Features
![Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.] Extra Features](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/xCjvomiL/keychron-k5-max-k1-max-k3-max-etc/features-large.jpg?format=auto)
Media Keys
Non-Dedicated
Non-Dedicated
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Scroll Wheel
No
No
Control Knob
No
No
USB Passthrough
No
No
Numpad
Yes
No
Windows Key Lock
No
Yes
Lock Indicator
Caps Lock
Caps Lock
In The Box
Bundle Picture
![Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.] Bundle Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/Wbud8haK/keychron-k5-max-k1-max-k3-max-etc/in-the-box-large.jpg?format=auto)
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
8.0
8.0
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
9.4
9.0
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
41.3 dBA
44.9 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
No
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Gateron Low-Profile MX 2.0 Mechanical Red
GL Tactile
Switch Type
Mechanical
Mechanical
Feel
Linear
Tactile
Analog
No
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Operating Force
48 gf
50 gf
Actuation Force
48 gf
46 gf
Pre-Travel
1.8 mm
1.3 mm
Total Travel
2.9 mm
3.1 mm
Performance
Single-Key Latency
9.1
9.1
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
2.9 ms
3.3 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±0.5 ms
±0.3 ms
Wired
2.9 ms
3.3 ms
Receiver
4.4 ms
3.6 ms
Bluetooth
9.7 ms
14.0 ms
PCB (Estimated)
1.5 ms
2.2 ms
Multi-Key Latency
8.6
8.8
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
Receiver
Receiver
Key Press
4.5 ms
3.6 ms
Key Release
8.7 ms
9.3 ms
Data Transmission
8.2
8.2
Multi-Key Raw USB
![Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.] Multi-Key Raw USB](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/ZMkJJjRY/keychron-k5-max-k1-max-k3-max-etc/rollover-large.jpg?format=auto)
Connection Evaluated
Receiver
Receiver
USB Polling Rate
1,000 Hz
1,000 Hz
Effective Update Rate
1,000 Hz
1,000 Hz
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Yes
Multiple Keys Per USB Report
No
No
Chord Split
7.4
7.5
Chord Split Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
6.5 ms
6.3 ms
8 Chord Split Delay
17.6 ms
15.3 ms
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Tour
Software Name
VIA
Logitech G HUB
Software Windows Compatible
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatible
Yes
Yes
Onboard Memory
Yes
Yes
Profiles
6+
6+
Computer Compatibility
10
10
Windows
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
macOS
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
10
10
Android
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
iOS
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
iPadOS
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Android, iPhone & iPad
Android, iPhone & iPad
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Gray - 100%
K5 Max
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Gray - 65%
K7 Max
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G515 LIGHTSPEED TKL
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Gray - 65% (Alice)
K11 Max
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Gray - 75%
K3 Max
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Gray - 75% (Alice)
K15 Max
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Gray - 80%
K1 Max
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Gray - 96%
K17 Max
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Gray - Numpad 80%
K13 Max
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