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Das Keyboard 5QS The Smart RGB Mechanical Keyboard The information you need - on your keyboard_
The Das Keyboard 5QS is the second generation of the 5Q keyboard, the smart RGB mechanical keyboard that helps boost productivity by displaying information (e.g. weather, stock quotes, project progress, CPU usage, etc..) in color on the keyboard’s keys. The only smart RGB mechanical keyboard with macros to play recorded keystroke sequences and multiple built-in RGB profiles.
Key Features
- Das Keyboard Q technology built-in to enable smart RGB notifications
- Ultra-bright RGB lighting
- A built-in RGB profile editor with pre-configured profiles
- A built-in macro editor to replay recorded keystrokes
- Gaming mode with full-NKRO
- 100M cycle mechanical key switches
- Detachable palm rest
- Q volume knob changes volume & previews notifications
- Anodized aluminium top panel
- Windows & Ubuntu support. Built-in Mac mode.
Das Keyboard Q software_ Make your keyboard smart
Configure RGB notifications with drag and drop applets_ Limitless possibilities
Das Keyboard Q message preview_ Preview any message with a keypress
Customize keyboard to your needs_ Applets for power users and coders
Q applets to maximize productivity_ Everything from your GitHub repository status, to project management notifications from Asana or Trello to priority emails from your boss or your Mom. It will tell you if your website goes down or if an answer to your question is posted on Stack Overflow.
Das Keyboard 5QS runs on these OSes_
The keyboard of superlatives_ The most advanced electronics
2x brighter: RGB+
Brilliant colors that are not washed out
Due to its enhanced brightness mode(*) and its modern switch design, the 5QS delivers intense colors that are not washed out by daylight - a problem that most RGB keyboards suffer from.
(*) requires an USB 3.0 connection.
Ultra-fast & comfortable
Gamma Zulu mechanical key switches
Made by Omron (Japan) for Das Keyboard, the Gamma Zulu is a modern best-in-class, fast, soft tactile key switch. It lasts forever with its unequaled 100 million life cycle. The feel is amazing and allows effortless typing and gaming sessions.
Premium materials throughout_ For a luxurious typing experience
Aluminum top
Built to last
Das Keyboard 5QS sports an anodized black aluminum top panel. Made with first-class electronics this top panel will be serving you for years to come.
Detachable wrist rest
Comfortable typing
Das Keyboard 5QS features a detachable wrist rest that’s attached magnetically and helps typists rest their palms comfortably.
| Physical Specifications | |
| Keyboard Dimensions | 457 x 152 x 36mm (W x D x H) |
| Keyboard Weight | 1.44kg |
| Cable Length | 2m |
| Keyboard Materials | Chassis: Plastic Top Panel: Anodised aluminium Keycaps: ABS lasered |
| Wrist rest | Detachable wrist wrest |
| Gamma Zulu Switches Made by Omron for Das Keyboard | |
| Feel | Soft tactile |
| Gold Cross Point Contacts | 2 |
| Durability | 100M actuations |
| Actuation Distance | 1.5mm |
| Actuation Force | 45g |
| Total Travel Distance | 3.5mm |
| Software Specifications | |
| N-key rollover (NKRO) | USB Full-NKRO |
| System Requirements | Windows, macOS, or Linux One USB 2.0 port Internet connection for software and smart keyboard features |
| RGB | Enhanced 16.8M Per-Key RGB (2x Ultra Enhanced Brightness) |
| Other Specifications | |
| Warranty | 1-year limited hardware warranty |
| Package Contents | Das Keyboard 5QS Detachable wrist rest |
- Wired - USB
- Windows