K5SE gateron hot swappable red switch - PBT keycaps

I selected the red switches to pair with the laptop for office work. It works like a charm. Compared to normal sized Ducky keyboard with red silent switches, it provides a similar feel, a little less key travel, and marginally more audible sound. I experimented with thin O-rings and achieved almost the same silent effect. The key caps are really good for a low profile keyboard and white backlighting is useful and practical. It is a perfect laptop companion for home office. I am using a wired connection to a docking station, no issues. Highly recommended, especially if you catch the occasional discounted price; really an excellent value.

This is the one you are looking for.

I have no problems with this keyboard. If you got scissors and electrical tape you can cut a little square and place them over each light on the keyboard you don't want to see all of the time. I'm not a little b!tch so this minor adjustment doesn't bother me at all. It's invisible looking at it and on my peripheral.

Other than that, I've selected the Red switches because I don't need to make a statement to people working around me.

I don't even like anything other than F labels on F keys so I could definitely do without the extra functions. This is my only feedback for future upgrades.

This keyboard is so exactly what I was looking for. Just lights on the top right that indicate what they always have indicated for years; Num, Caps, Mac, Win. No knobs. No anything else cluttering it. Just pure keyboard.

K5SE - Gateron Brown Mechanical RGB - Great Keyboard with minor mishaps

Arrived in great condition, and with really sleek-looking packaging. My only gripes with this keyboard are the bright and ALWAYS ON lights indicating your battery life on the top left (Super bright led, blinds you), and the indicators for Win, Mac, Caps, and Num Lock. It would be much nicer for the lights to fade away after hitting a key command rather than constantly being on.
- A quick fix for this would be to cut a super small square of Electrical Tape and put it over the lights. The tape is around the same hue as the board cover and it blends right in.

The typing feel is great coming from a multitude of different mechanical keyboards. The RGB underglow is not too bright but bold enough to see in the dark. Overall a strong keyboard for its price and the addition of the risers helps my wrists out a ton. The different modes are what I'd expect and so far the switches sound great. This is an out-of-the-box review and I haven't had time yet to put the keyboard through the wringer, but it feels like surefire quality!

P.S. I was worried that the cable would be coming out from the side like in other models but rest assured, it is fit for desktop cable routing right out the back ("top") of the keyboard!
Overall, this is a great keyboard and it was well worth the wait. It fits my desk so nicely and the colors are modern. 9/10 From me
- Max E.

K5SE- gateron hot swappable - red

This is my favorite keyboard. After assembling my desktop pc, I had always felt a little awkward typing on normal sized mechanical keyboards. This keyboard solved that for me. I currently use mine for my desktop, and on the go with my Steam Deck.

K5SE - low profile optical - banana

This keyboard is top. Easy setup , RGB style and connect to pc (cable or bluetooth).
I like the low profile of the keyboard and the sound when the key is pressed is quiet.
Thank to the Keychron company for this awesome product. I definitely recommend her.

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What's the difference between the K5 SE and the K5:

#1. K5 SE is engineered with reinforced aluminum top case plus plastic bottom case while K5 is constructed with full aluminum body structure.
#2. Added low profile Gateron mechanical hot-swappable version switch.
#3. Armed with two level adjustable rubber feet to provide ergonomic support.

KEYCHRON K5 SE

Name: Keychron K5 SE trådlöst mekaniskt tangentbord (US ANSI-layout)
Brand: K series
SKU: K5SE-A1
Price: 94.0 EUR
Availability: OutOfStock

AN ULTRA-SLIM FULL SIZE
WIRELESS MECHANICAL KEYBOARD

Comes with hot-swappable low profile Gateron mechanical switches and Keychron optical switches for a superior typing experience on the full-sized, minimalistic K5 SE mechanical keyboard.

FEATURES

ULTRA-SLIM

K5 SE optimizes finger travel and provides satisfying typing experience with the redesigned low profile switch is 40% slimmer than conventional switches.

Constructed with the streamlined and reinforced aluminum frame, K5 SE is ready to bring an unmatched and dedicated typing comfortability.

COMPATIBLE WITH ALL DEVICES

With just a slide of a button on the side panel, you can multitask without missing a beat by connecting the K5 SE with up to 3 devices via Bluetooth 5.1 and switch between your laptop, tablet and phone seamlessly. You can also connect the K5 SE to your computer with a type-c cable.

ERGONOMIC ANGLE DESIGN

Two level adjustable rubber feet makes the K5 SE more comfortable to type on.

K5 SE LAYOUT

Keychron K5 SE ultra-slim wireless mechanical keyboard layout

Compatible for both macOS and Windows. Keychron is one of only a few in the market that comes with a Mac multimedia keys layout for Mac enthusiasts (Check high-res keycap layout and size here).

Full Size

Comes with a 104 key full size layout included number pad that offers convenient access to all the essential keys* for Mac and Windows included the dedicated Screenshot Key, Siri (Cortana) Key. *Num Lock works with Windows OS only.

HOT-SWAPPABLE

You can easily hot-swap every Optical switch or Gateron switch (hot-swappable) version in a few seconds to customize your typing experience on the K5 SE without soldering.

*Hot-swappable feature is available for low profile Keychron Optical switch and low profile Gateron Mechanical (Hot-swappable) versions only. *Low Profile Keychron Optical and Low Profile Gateron mechanical version keyboards are NOT compatible with any normal profile mx style mechanical switch.

Mechanical Or Optical?

Available in Gateron mechanical and Keychron optical low profile switch to elevate the typing experience with a more slimmer and subtle look, the K5 SE provides an excellent typing performance, whether you prefer linear (Red), clicky (Blue), or something in between (Brown, Banana, Mint).

Low-Profile Mechanical

Durable and ultra-slim low profile Gateron Mechanical switch with a 50 million keystroke lifespan to provide an unrivaled tactile responsiveness. K5 SE was designed to boost your productivity yet meets your desktop aesthetics perfectly. Classic clicky tactile or quicker response, for office or personal gaming, the Gateron low profile is the way to choose.

Low-Profile Optical

With the MX-styled stem housing and 0.2 ms ultra-low latency, these light actuated switches are crafted for typists or gamers who want to type at lightning speed with a 70 million lifespan much greater than industry standards.

The Banana and Mint switches comes with an early tactile bump of every downstroke like those Panda switches, that's the main difference between the Banana/Mint and the Brown switch. More add-on switches here.

SLIM YET DURABLE

The aircraft-grade reinforced aluminum frame as a pillar to make the K5 SE durable yet elegantly slim. A SGCC galvanized steel plate is added to the plastic bottom frame in order to strengthen the K5 SE's body structure, while still maintaining a stable wireless transmission capability of the K5 SE.

MX STYLE STEM

We developed an MX-style stem on the K5 SE's low-profile switches as well as stabilizers on the big keys (e.g.: space bar, left Shift, backspace, and Enter key) in an attempt to revamp the reliability. Read more here.

Frequently bought together

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Check the key combinations table of Keychron K5 SE

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SPECIFICATION

Color: Black
Number of Keys: 104 keys
Switches: Low Profile Gateron Mechanical / Keychron Optical Switch
Number of Multimedia Keys: 12
Main Body Material: ABS+Aluminum Frame
Keycap Material: ABS
Layout: ANSI
Polling Rate (Wired Mode): 1000 Hz Polling Rate (Wireless Mode): 90 Hz

CONNECTIVITY AND POWER

Backlit Types: 18
Backlit: Adjustable 4-level RGB backlit
System: Windows/Android/Mac/iOS
Battery: 2000mAh Rechargeable li-polymer battery
BT Working Time (Backlit off on white backlit version): Up to 90 hours (Lab test result may vary by actual use)
BT Working Time (Backlit off on RGB backlit version): Up to 90 hours (Lab test result may vary by actual use) BT Working Time (White backlit at lowest brightness): Up to 30 hours (Lab test result may vary by actual use)
BT Working Time(RGB backlight at lowest brightness): Up to 30 hours (Lab test result may vary by actual use)
Connection: Bluetooth and Type-C cable
Bluetooth version: 5.1
Bluetooth Device Name: Keychron K5 SE

PACKAGE CONTENT

1 x Keyboard
1 x USB-A to USB Type-C Cable
1 x Keycap Puller
1 x User Manual

PHYSICAL UNIT

Dimension: 435 x 120 mm
Weight: About 673 g / 1.49 lbs
Height incl. keycap (front): 17 mm Height incl. keycap (rear): 22 mm Operating Environment: -10 to 50℃

K5SE gateron hot swappable red switch - PBT keycaps

This is the one you are looking for.

Other than that, I've selected the Red switches because I don't need to make a statement to people working around me.

I don't even like anything other than F labels on F keys so I could definitely do without the extra functions. This is my only feedback for future upgrades.