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Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.] vs Logitech G515 RAPID TKL

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    Main Differences
    Design
      DimensionsBuild QualityErgonomicsHardware CustomizabilityBacklight FeaturesBacklight ClarityCable & ConnectorWireless VersatilityMacro Keys And ProgrammingExtra FeaturesIn The Box
    Typing Experience
      Typing QualityTyping NoiseKeystrokesAdjustable Input GranularitySwitches
    Performance
      Single-Key LatencyMulti-Key LatencyData TransmissionChord Split
    Software and Operating System
      Configuration SoftwareComputer CompatibilityWireless Mobile Compatibility
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Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.]
Logitech G515 RAPID TKL 
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Tested using Methodology v1.3.1

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Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.] Picture
Logitech G515 RAPID TKL Picture
ConnectivityWireless
Size
Full-size (100%)
Switch Type
Mechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Output Type
No
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
ConnectivityLocked
Size
Locked
Switch Type
Locked
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Locked
Output Type
Locked
Hot-Swappable Switches
Locked
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Our Verdict

Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.]

Logitech G515 RAPID TKL

Full comparison details regarding individual product score sets can be found in the section below
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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 RAPID TKL (Black)
  • G515 RAPID TKL (White)

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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

8.4
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No major differences between these keyboards for gaming. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.] Top Picture
Logitech G515 RAPID TKL Top Picture Sample

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Size 
 

Full-size (100%)
Locked

Height 
 

0.9" (2.4 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Width  

16.5" (42.0 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth 
 

4.7" (12.0 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
N/A

Weight 
 

1.60 lbs (0.727 kg)
Lock lbs (Lock kg)
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Build Quality 
 

8.5
N/A

Build Quality Close Up  

Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.] Build Quality Close Up
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Keycap Material  

PBT
Locked
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Ergonomics 
 

7.0
N/A

Side Picture  

Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.] Side Picture
Logitech G515 RAPID TKL Side Picture Sample

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Curved/Angled 
 

No
Locked

Split Keyboard 
 

No
Locked

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered
Locked

Minimum Incline 
 

3.3°
Lock°

Medium Incline 
 

4.5°
Lock°

Maximum Incline 
 

6.6°
Lock°

Home Row Height 
 

20.9 mm (0.8")
Lock mm (Lock")
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Hardware Customizability 
 

4.4
N/A

Customizability Overview  

Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.] Customizability Overview
Logitech G515 RAPID TKL Customizability Overview Sample

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Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers 
 

No
Locked

Stabilizer Fixation 
 

Plate-Mounted
Locked

Spacebar Stabilizer Size 
 

6.25u
Locked

Size Of Right Mod Keys 
 

1.25u
Locked

Hot-Swappable Switches 
 

No
Locked

Switch Stem Shape 
 

Low Profile Cherry MX Style
Locked

Mechanical Switch Compatibility 
 

Soldered
Locked

Magnetic Switch Compatibility 
 

Locked

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference 
 

Yes
Locked
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Backlight Features 
 

10
N/A

Backlighting Picture  

Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.] Backlighting Picture
Logitech G515 RAPID TKL Backlighting Picture Sample

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Brightness Max  

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Logitech G515 RAPID TKL Brightness Max Sample

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Backlighting  

Yes
Locked

Brightness Min  

Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.] Brightness Min
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RGB 
 

Yes
Locked

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

Yes
Locked

Effects 
 

Yes
Locked

Software Controllable 
 

Yes
Locked
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Backlight Clarity 
 

4.0
N/A

White Shot  

Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.] White Shot
Logitech G515 RAPID TKL White Shot Sample

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Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wireless
Locked

Detachable 
 

Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)
Locked

Length  

3.9 ft (1.2 m)
Lock ft (Lock m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

USB type-C
Locked
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Wireless Versatility 
 

10
N/A

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
Locked

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

3
Locked

Proprietary Receiver 
 

Yes
Locked

Battery Type 
 

Rechargeable
Locked
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Macro Keys And Programming 
 

6.7
N/A

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

4
Lock

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

No
Locked

Macro Programming With Software 
 

Yes
Locked
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Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.] Extra Features
Logitech G515 RAPID TKL Extra Features Sample

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Media Keys 
 

Non-Dedicated
Locked

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
Locked

Scroll Wheel 
 

No
Locked

Control Knob 
 

No
Locked

USB Passthrough 
 

No
Locked

Numpad  

Yes
Locked

Windows Key Lock 
 

No
Locked

Lock Indicator  

Caps Lock
Locked
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.] Bundle Picture
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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

8.0
N/A

Key Spacing 
 

19.0 mm (0.748")
Lock mm (Lock")
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Typing Noise 
 

9.4
N/A

Typing Sample  

Logitech G515 RAPID TKL Typing Sample Sample

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Average Loudness 
 

41.3 dBA
Lock dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No
Locked
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Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Operating Force 
 

48 gf
Lock gf

Actuation Force 
 

48 gf
Lock gf

Pre-Travel 
 

1.8 mm
Lock mm

Total Travel 
 

2.9 mm
Lock mm
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Adjustable Input Granularity 
 

N/A

Input Linearity Graph  

Logitech G515 RAPID TKL Input Linearity Graph Sample

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Analog Output Graph  

Logitech G515 RAPID TKL Analog Output Graph Sample

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Top Deadzone 
 

Lock mm

Bottom Deadzone 
 

Lock mm

Detection Ratio 
 

Lock%

Minimum Step Depth 
 

Lock mm

Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Logitech G515 RAPID TKL Wobble Video Sample

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Switch Name 
 

Gateron Low-Profile MX 2.0 Mechanical Red
Locked

Switch Type 
 

Mechanical
Locked

Feel 
 

Linear
Locked

Output Type 
 

No
Locked
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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

9.1
N/A

Single-Key Latency Graph  

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Best Connection 
 

2.9 ms
Lock ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±0.5 ms
±Lock ms

Wired 
 

2.9 ms
Lock ms

Receiver 
 

4.4 ms
N/A

Bluetooth 
 

9.7 ms
N/A

PCB (Estimated) 
 

1.5 ms
N/A
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Multi-Key Latency 
 

8.6
N/A

Latency Video  

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Multi-Key Latency Graph  

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Connection Evaluated  

Receiver
Locked

Key Press 
 

4.5 ms
Lock ms

Key Release 
 

8.7 ms
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Data Transmission 
 

8.2
N/A

Multi-Key Raw USB  

Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.] Multi-Key Raw USB
Logitech G515 RAPID TKL Multi-Key Raw USB Sample

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Connection Evaluated  

Receiver
Locked

USB Polling Rate 
 

1,000 Hz
Lock Hz

Effective Update Rate 
 

1,000 Hz
Lock Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) 
 

Yes
Locked

Multiple Keys Per USB Report 
 

No
Locked
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Chord Split 
 

7.4
N/A

Chord Split Graph  

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4 Chord Split Delay 
 

6.5 ms
Lock ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

17.6 ms
Lock ms
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Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Tour  

Logitech G515 RAPID TKL Software Tour Sample

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Software Name  

VIA
Locked

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Yes
Locked

Software macOS Compatible 
 

Yes
Locked

Onboard Memory 
 

Yes
Locked

Profiles 
 

6+
Locked
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Computer Compatibility 
 

10
N/A

Windows 
 

Fully Compatible
Locked

macOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Locked

Linux 
 

Fully Compatible
Locked

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Windows, MacOS & Linux
Locked
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Wireless Mobile Compatibility 
 

10
N/A

Android 
 

Fully Compatible
Locked

iOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Locked

iPadOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Locked

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Android, iPhone & iPad
Locked
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K5 Max
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Gray - 65%
K7 Max
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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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Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.]

Logitech G515 RAPID TKL

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