Epomaker Split 65 vs Keychron K5 Pro
Keychron K5 Pro is the cheaper pick at $89.24, roughly 26% under Epomaker Split 65 ($119.99). Keychron K5 Pro offers more keys for full-layout workflows, while Epomaker Split 65 trims the footprint. The right pick comes down to which spec trade-offs fit your build — the pick-if grid below breaks that out in detail.
Detailed comparison
Spec-by-spec breakdown — differences highlighted in cyan.
| Spec | Epomaker Split 65 | Keychron K5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Epomaker Split 65 | Keychron K5 Pro |
| Brand | EPOMAKER | Keychron |
| Price range | $119.99 | $89.24 |
| Community score | — | — |
| Form factor | Alice-split | Full-size (100%) |
| Key count | 68 | 108 |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Supported switch pins | 3, 5 | 3, 5 |
| Case material | ABS | — |
| Plate material | Polycarbonate | — |
| Mounting style | — | — |
| Connectivity | 2.4GHz wireless (dongle) | Wired USB-C, Bluetooth (5.0+) |
| RGB lighting | Yes | Yes |
| Layouts supported | ANSI | ANSI |
| QMK support | Yes | Yes |
| VIA support | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (g) | 800 | — |
| Polling rate (Hz) | 1000 | — |
Name
- Epomaker Split 65
- Epomaker Split 65
- Keychron K5 Pro
- Keychron K5 Pro
Brand
- Epomaker Split 65
- EPOMAKER
- Keychron K5 Pro
- Keychron
Price range
- Epomaker Split 65
- $119.99
- Keychron K5 Pro
- $89.24
Community score
Form factor
- Epomaker Split 65
- Alice-split
- Keychron K5 Pro
- Full-size (100%)
Key count
Hot-swap
Supported switch pins
- Keychron K5 Pro
- 3, 5
Case material
Plate material
- Epomaker Split 65
- Polycarbonate
Mounting style
Connectivity
- Epomaker Split 65
- 2.4GHz wireless (dongle)
- Keychron K5 Pro
- Wired USB-C, Bluetooth (5.0+)
RGB lighting
Layouts supported
- Keychron K5 Pro
- ANSI
QMK support
VIA support
Weight (g)
Polling rate (Hz)
Which should you buy?
Keychron K5 Pro is the cheaper pick at $89.24, roughly 26% under Epomaker Split 65 ($119.99). Keychron K5 Pro offers more keys for full-layout workflows, while Epomaker Split 65 trims the footprint. The right pick comes down to which spec trade-offs fit your build — the pick-if grid below breaks that out in detail.
Pick Epomaker Split 65 if
From $119.99
- You want a alice-split layout
Pick Keychron K5 Pro if
From $89.24
- You want a full-size (100%) layout
- You're on a tighter budget
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