# Full-Size Mechanical Keyboards Keychron Launched the Q5 96% Customizable Mechanical Keyboard By Colin Smith | Published 2022-06-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keychron-q5 References: [keychron](https://www.keychron.com/products/keychron-q5-qmk-custom-mechanical-keyboard?utm_campaign=emailmarketing_127547146329&utm_medium=email&utm_source=shopify_email)  Keychron announced its latest high-quality mechanical keyboard, the [Keychron Q5](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keychron-q6). The Q5 is a 96% form factor keyboard, meaning it includes function keys, a numpad, and a number row, though it does not include dedicated keys for page up, page down, home, and a few others. The Keychron Q5 has a heavyweight metal frame and a double-gasket design that result in it being a premium board that weighs nearly 8 pounds. The Q5 is [customizable via QMK and VIA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epomaker-galaxy-100) for lighting and key mapping, allowing users to personalize both their RGB and input functionality to their liking. Additionally, the keyboard is [hot-swappable with PBT keycaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k8-qmk-v2-tkl) and forward-facing LEDs. Keychron markets the Q5 as the ultimate keyboard for both workplace productivity and gaming performance as it is sturdy, reliable, and ultra-fast with a 1000 Hz polling rate. The board can be purchased complete, or barebones, and with or without RGB lighting, at Keychrons website for approximately $175 USD. Image Credit: Keychron ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Customizable Mechanical Keyboards:** The Keychron Q5 keyboard is customizable via QMK and VIA for lighting and key mapping, providing an opportunity for more personalized mechanical keyboards. - **Hot-swappable Keyboards:** The Keychron Q5 keyboard is hot-swappable with PBT keycaps, a feature that allows users to switch out switches without soldering, presenting an opportunity for more accessible customization. - **Premium Full-size Keyboards:** The Keychron Q5 keyboard boasts a heavyweight metal frame and double-gasket design, making it a premium full-size mechanical keyboard, presenting an opportunity for the growth in high-end mechanical keyboards. ### Who This Affects Most - **Computer Hardware:** Computer hardware companies can benefit from the trend of customizable mechanical keyboards like the Keychron Q5. - **Gaming:** The Keychron Q5 keyboard is marketed as an optimal gaming keyboard, presenting an opportunity for gaming companies to offer similar high-end keyboards. - **Consumer Electronics:** The trend of premium full-size keyboards like the Keychron Q5 presents an opportunity for consumer electronics companies to offer high-end mechanical keyboards to a broader range of customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Full-Size Metal Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keychron-q6.md) - [Personalizable 40-Percent Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keychron-q9.md) - [Full-Size Wireless Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keychron-q6-max.md) - [Full-Size High-Quality Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keychron-q6-pro.md) - [Space-Saving Customizable Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-mechanical-keyboard.md) - [Customizable Mechanical Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-mechanical-keyboard.md) - [Spacious Customizable Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keychron-q3.md) - [Small-Scale Aluminum Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q9-plus.md) - [Full-Size Low-Latency Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k5-max.md)