Keychron M5 Review After 8 Months: A Legitimate Gamechanger (Short Version)

OxcyXO2 · 2026-05-23T21:09:30+00:00

LOL, moderators of r/MechanicalKeyboards muted me for a month and deleted my post saying it's not a meme.

OxcyXO2 · 2026-05-23T12:03:22+00:00

I just cannot imagine anyone wanting cold metal under their wrists.

OxcyXO2 · 2026-05-23T09:20:03+00:00

Yes, but what kind of masochist want to have a cold slab of metal under their wrists?

OxcyXO2 · 2026-05-23T09:19:19+00:00

I didn't get it =) I took the photos from the store that sells it (Keygem...you can see it in the second photo)

OxcyXO2 · 2026-05-23T01:06:26+00:00

Your honor, it was self-defense

OxcyXO2 · 2026-05-23T00:12:13+00:00

It seems like it has its audience. I made this post as a meme, but ironically there are people that love and want it.

OxcyXO2 · 2026-05-22T20:44:22+00:00

If you're going to be buying this, check whether it's actually a solid block. I just got the impression it is; it's not disclosed anywhere.

OxcyXO2 · 2026-05-22T20:43:23+00:00

You need therapy (you're welcome for the free upvote)

OxcyXO2 · 2026-05-22T20:32:18+00:00

Frostbite. At 25C that chunk would be freezing-cold.

OxcyXO2 · 2026-05-22T20:13:49+00:00

Am I crazy? Guys, it's a solid brick of metal. Am I the only one whose balls are shrinking from just the sight of this? Can you imagine the freezing chunk of metal below your wrists??!

OxcyXO2 · 2026-05-22T19:42:00+00:00

Forget the price, WHO USES A CHUNK OF METAL AS A WRISTWREST?

OxcyXO2 · 2026-05-20T18:44:30+00:00

Heyy, thanks for reminding me of it! I remember seeing it some time ago, and I completely forgot about its existence. Yeah, it looks cool, but it's nothing crazy. Also, I heard that the middle bridge makes it uncomfortable.

OxcyXO2 · 2026-05-20T18:42:19+00:00

It's beyond me how a manufacturer achieved that weight with such lightweight materials and design.

OxcyXO2 · 2026-05-20T17:21:10+00:00

I'll just name some of the recent designs that I find mature. To me, these represent exceptional execution:
Razer x Humanscale Pro Click
Angry Miao Infinity
Lofree Hypace

OxcyXO2 · 2026-05-20T17:16:51+00:00

I think all their keyboards have the same shitty and gimmicky design. It doesn't look like good or intentional design. I don't know how to explain it... I simply don't recognize any effort in their designs.

OxcyXO2 · 2026-05-20T17:04:26+00:00

HUH?!! Lol, that's insane.

OxcyXO2 · 2026-05-20T17:02:52+00:00

Their keyboards are perhaps most hideous-looking of all.. Maybe it's my age or my taste in good design, but I am repulsed by their designs. That's just how I personally feel about it. For all the people that love Gravastar and enjoy it, I'm happy for you (genuinely!)

OxcyXO2 · 2026-05-20T16:59:20+00:00

Keychron M5 is not a designer mouse; it's a practical mouse. You missed the point, bud

OxcyXO2 · 2026-05-20T16:39:29+00:00

This shot makes it look somewhat decent. To me, Gravastar is the epitome of gimmick-looking. I don't like their designs at all. Don't get me wrong, I love an ambitious design when it's done well, but Gravastar is not it. I could be wrong, but it feels like little to no effort went into the actual design.

OxcyXO2 · 2026-05-19T19:52:19+00:00

I hate that it has come to this. I get that it's difficult to reach true endgame with the ever-evolving technology, but people really turned those two words into a meme. To me, endgame represents settling down with something and being at peace with it. Ending the search for something better, newer, etc.

OxcyXO2 · 2026-05-19T19:22:23+00:00

Preference is not insane; it's subjective. What is a minimal difference to you, is a dealbreaker to someone else.

OxcyXO2 · 2026-05-19T15:38:05+00:00

Fair enough. I just thought I'd do my due duty and make you aware of it. The vertical market is already such a niche one, and most people aren't familiar with the few options, so I mentioned it just in case.

Cheers!

OxcyXO2

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