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product_id: 316763105
title: "Das Keyboard 5QS Smart RGB Programmable Mechanical Keyboard for Work & Gaming, Soft Tactile Mechanical Switches, Built-in RGB Profiles, Palm Rest, Volume Knob, Aluminum Top (104 Keys, Black)"
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category: "Das Keyboard"
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# 16.8M RGB colors, 2x brightness Full N-Key Rollover & anti-ghosting 100M keystroke lifespan Das Keyboard 5QS Smart RGB Programmable Mechanical Keyboard for Work & Gaming, Soft Tactile Mechanical Switches, Built-in RGB Profiles, Palm Rest, Volume Knob, Aluminum Top (104 Keys, Black)

**Brand:** das keyboard
**Price:** NZ$623
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌟 Command your desk with the ultimate smart RGB mechanical keyboard!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Das Keyboard 5QS Smart RGB Programmable Mechanical Keyboard for Work & Gaming, Soft Tactile Mechanical Switches, Built-in RGB Profiles, Palm Rest, Volume Knob, Aluminum Top (104 Keys, Black) by das keyboard
- **How much does it cost?** NZ$623 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- das keyboard enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted das keyboard brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Smart RGB Alerts:** Stay ahead with real-time, color-coded notifications directly on your keys—never miss a critical update again.
- • **Ergonomic Comfort:** Detachable soft-touch wrist rest and premium anodized aluminum top panel combine style with all-day comfort.
- • **Full N-Key Rollover:** Experience flawless multi-key input with full NKRO and anti-ghosting—perfect for rapid-fire gaming and fast typing.
- • **Cross-Platform Power:** Seamless Windows, Mac, and Linux support with programmable macros and built-in RGB profiles to customize your workflow.
- • **Ultra-Durable Switches:** Gamma Zulu soft tactile switches rated for 100 million keystrokes ensure unmatched longevity and smooth typing.

## Overview

The Das Keyboard 5QS is a premium 104-key mechanical keyboard featuring ultra-bright 16.8 million color RGB lighting, durable Gamma Zulu tactile switches rated for 100 million keystrokes, and full N-key rollover for flawless input. Designed for professionals and gamers alike, it offers programmable smart notifications, ergonomic wrist rest, and robust cross-platform compatibility with Windows, Mac, and Linux. Its anodized aluminum top and volume knob add a sleek, functional edge to any workspace.

## Description

Das Keyboard 5QS Smart RGB Programmable Mechanical Keyboard for Work & Gaming, Soft Tactile Mechanical Switches, Built-in RGB Profiles, Palm Rest, Volume Knob, Aluminum Top (104 Keys, Black)

Review: It's a very nice keyboard but the feet keep collapsing. :-( - I have two older Das Keyboards. One I bought twelve or thirteen years ago for my Mac, and an older Das Keyboard Ultimate. They both have Cherry Blue switches but neither of them are RGB. For the past five years or so I've been using a Ducky Shine 5, also with Cherry blue switches. Until recently I was happy, but the F7 key started to get wonky and as a software developer I use the F-keys for debugging, and the F7 key getting stuck just at the break point and hammering my debugger with F7s was crazy annoying. I still like my older Das Keyboards, but have become quite accustomed to the per-key RGB lighting, so I began to look for a replacement keyboard. At first I settled on the Razer Huntsman Elite, which is a fine keyboard, but the RGB app doesn't support Linux. The Ducky didn't have that issue because the lighting profiles are built into the device and not dependent on an app. I finally got some good RGB lighting on the Razer, but it took third party apps to do it. Then I found the Das Keyboard 5QS. I am very happy that is supports Linux out of the box, the thing that made me hesitate was the fact that it didn't come with Cherry blue keyswitches. I decided to try it out anyway. I'm typing this review on it and am not really impressed. I am so used to Cherry blues, and they are kind of the industry standard for mechanical keyswitches. It seem strange to me that Das would make a set of their own keyswitches that were the only switches available on their flagship keyboard, and that they'd be mushy. Another thing I don't really like is the pop up feet on the bottom of the keyboard that hold it at the right angle. My Das Keyboard ultimate has a magnetic foot that goes across the entire width of the keyboard to hold it at the right angle and it doesn't fold down. I'm constantly pushing my keyboard around my desk as I work and The Das Keyboard Ultimate and my Ducky Shine 5 had good non-collapsing feet, but the ones on this new 5QS are always collapsing which is very frustrating. If I keep it I'll have to 3D print something, or super-glue these feet in the extended position. I shouldn't have to do that on a $200 keyboard. So while typing this review I have about decided to return it. It's too much money to pay for a keyboard that annoys you. Squishy keys in conjunction with the cheap, flip-out, collapsing feet make this a $120 keyboard. C'mon Das. You can do better than this and you always have in the past. As a positive. If you were using this in an office/cubicle situation then the squishy keys may be what you want. They are quiet.
Review: The Quality Is Awesome! - This keyboard brings back the feel of real switches, which I've missed for a couple of decades. Modern membrane keyboards are cheap garbage; this is the real thing. The only drawback is that there are no instructions for the software, and the app is crap. It's great out of the box, but worthless if you want any usability beyond its bare functionality. The documentation is trash. To me, it's still worth the huge cost, just because I miss the reliability and feel of a real keyboard.

## Features

- SECOND GENERATION SUPERCHARGED HARDWARE & FEATURES - The Das Keyboard 5QS is the second generation of the 5Q keyboard, the smart RGB mechanical keyboard that helps boost productivity by displaying information in color on the keyboard’s keys. No more unwanted interruptions. Instead of relying on snooze-able, momentary alerts from different devices! It's the only smart RGB mechanical keyboard with macros to play recorded keystroke sequences and multiple built-in RGB profiles.
- FULLY PROGRAMMABLE RGB KEYS- If your website is down or you have been assigned a new task, or if the software build fails, the Das Keyboard 5QS will let you know by changing colors on the keys. Want to know when your favorite Twitch user is online? No problem, the 5QS can do that. Enhanced brightness and modern switch design, the 5QS delivers the super bright and intense RGB color settings. It’s 2 times brighter with 16.8 million colors.
- UP TO 100 MILLION KEYSTROKES - The 5QS sports the fastest and most reliable mechanical Gamma Zulu soft tactile switches, giving your new mechanical keyboard life up to 100 million keystrokes.. You rely on twitch reflexes and split-second decision making and the 5QS will be your weapon to win. Game on!
- FULL N-KEY ROLLOVER - Fast typists, productive professionals and gamers will appreciate that Das Keyboard 5QS mechanical keyboard supports full NKRO over USB. No need to use a PS2 adapter anymore. Full n-key rollover (NKRO) scans each button press individually - every key press is recorded, even if you press a bunch of keys simultaneously. Plus anti-ghosting.
- PRE-BUILT Q APPLETS AND MORE - The Q Software uses downloadable applets from Q marketplace to light up the 5QS smart keyboard with user-defined notifications—all color-coded and displayed right on the keyboard. Ergonomic detachable wrist rest has a comfortable soft touch surface to help typists rest their wrist comfortably. Anodized aluminum top panel. Q volume knob changes volume & previews notifications. Windows & Ubuntu support. Built-in Mac mode.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B092PPJ9YT |
| Additional Features | Ergonomic, Wrist Rest |
| Antenna Location | Gaming, Office |
| Best Sellers Rank | #160,021 in Computers ( See Top 100 in Computers ) #4,605 in Computer Keyboards |
| Brand | Das Keyboard |
| Built-In Media | Keycap Puller, USB Cable |
| Button Quantity | 104 |
| Color | Soft Tactile - Gamma Zulu Switches |
| Compatible Devices | Gaming Console, Laptop, PC |
| Compatible Operating System Family | Windows |
| Compatible devices | Gaming Console, Laptop, PC |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Connectivity technology | USB |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 21 Reviews |
| Enclosure Material | Aluminum |
| Generation | Fifth |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 45.7L x 15.2W x 3.6H centimeters |
| Item Weight | 2.5 Kilograms |
| Keyboard Backlighting Color Support | RGB |
| Keyboard Description | Gaming |
| Keyboard Layout | QWERTY |
| Keyboard description | Gaming |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Das Keyboard |
| Mfr Part Number | DKPK5QSP0GZS0USX |
| Model Name | 5QS |
| Model Number | DKPK5QSP0GZS0USX |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Keys | 104 |
| Number of Sections | 4 |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Recommended uses for product | Gaming, Office |
| Special features | Ergonomic, Wrist Rest |
| Style Name | Smart RGB Programmable Keyboard |
| Switch Type | Tactile |
| Theme | productivity and gaming with customizable RGB lighting |
| UPC | 850030331007 |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Das Keyboard
- **Compatible devices:** Computers or laptops with USB or PS/2 ports
- **Connectivity technology:** PS/2 Adapter included, USB, USB 2.0
- **Keyboard description:** QWERTY
- **Recommended uses for product:** Gaming, Office

## Images

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![Das Keyboard 5QS Smart RGB Programmable Mechanical Keyboard for Work & Gaming, Soft Tactile Mechanical Switches, Built-in RGB Profiles, Palm Rest, Volume Knob, Aluminum Top (104 Keys, Black) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/812J+0p+NFL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Are the keys engraved or printed? Any problems with letters wearing off?**
A: From the product description: "Double Shot Keycaps"

Doubleshot = The key and legend (the letter/symbol) are separate pieces of plastic. 

Bottom line:  One would have to destroy the key before the letters will show any wear.

**Q: Will the keyboard for Mac work with windows 7? Are any windows function like insert omitted?**
A: I saw this question which is one I had as well. I couldn't find a satisfactory answer elsewhere so I did some tests on a recently purchased Mac version of the keyboard. I connected the Mac version to a Win7 laptop. 1. Where the typical insert key resides (mid-right, next to "Home" and above "Delete"), the key is labeled disk eject. Even though the button is in the same spot as a Windows insert key, it does NOT perform the insert function in Windows. However, the long "0" button on the numeric keypad performs insert as it would on a PC keyboard. Num-lock just has to be disabled. 2. There is no num-lock light. The "clear" key performs num lock, but you don't get an LED to let you know it is enabled. There is only a blue caps lock indicator light. 3. There is no scroll-lock function and no Pause/Break. Where the scroll-lock and Pause/Break keys are located, these are brightness adjust keys for the Mac. Neither key performs its PC keyboard equivalent. So this also means you cannot hit "Ctrl-Pause/Break" to interrupt a process like you can on a standard PC keyboard. 4. If you use the "Print Screen" key in Windows to take screenshots (I do Alt-PrtScr a lot), hopefully there is a way to remap it because the Print Screen key has been replaced by an F13 key and it doesn't do the Print Screen screen grab function in Windows.These answers assume you are just plugging a Mac Das Keyboard straight into a Windows 7 PC with no tweaks. I haven't researched if there's a way to remap keys in Windows to regain the omitted functionality.

**Q: How difficult to disassemble and clean?**
A: This is not very difficult to clean. I would recommend a good keycap puller (preferably the wire kind) to avoid damaging your keycaps, but it's not very difficult. A few weeks ago I took the keycaps off of mine, let them soak in medium-hot water with some dish detergent, cleaned out the inside of the board. I then dried off the keys by zipping them up in a pillowcase and putting them in the drier on a no-heat setting. Once both the board and keycaps were dry, I put the keycaps back on. My Das Keyboard looks as good as new, and cleaning it was very easy! I hope that answers your question.

**Q: Will this keyboard work on windows 7 computers?**
A: I own 2 Das Keyboards (Professional and Ultimate) for work and home and have used them both across Windows 7, Windows 8, Mac, and Ubuntu and have never had any problems.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐ It's a very nice keyboard but the feet keep collapsing. :-(
*by P***N on 10 October 2022*

I have two older Das Keyboards. One I bought twelve or thirteen years ago for my Mac, and an older Das Keyboard Ultimate. They both have Cherry Blue switches but neither of them are RGB. For the past five years or so I've been using a Ducky Shine 5, also with Cherry blue switches. Until recently I was happy, but the F7 key started to get wonky and as a software developer I use the F-keys for debugging, and the F7 key getting stuck just at the break point and hammering my debugger with F7s was crazy annoying. I still like my older Das Keyboards, but have become quite accustomed to the per-key RGB lighting, so I began to look for a replacement keyboard. At first I settled on the Razer Huntsman Elite, which is a fine keyboard, but the RGB app doesn't support Linux. The Ducky didn't have that issue because the lighting profiles are built into the device and not dependent on an app. I finally got some good RGB lighting on the Razer, but it took third party apps to do it. Then I found the Das Keyboard 5QS. I am very happy that is supports Linux out of the box, the thing that made me hesitate was the fact that it didn't come with Cherry blue keyswitches. I decided to try it out anyway. I'm typing this review on it and am not really impressed. I am so used to Cherry blues, and they are kind of the industry standard for mechanical keyswitches. It seem strange to me that Das would make a set of their own keyswitches that were the only switches available on their flagship keyboard, and that they'd be mushy. Another thing I don't really like is the pop up feet on the bottom of the keyboard that hold it at the right angle. My Das Keyboard ultimate has a magnetic foot that goes across the entire width of the keyboard to hold it at the right angle and it doesn't fold down. I'm constantly pushing my keyboard around my desk as I work and The Das Keyboard Ultimate and my Ducky Shine 5 had good non-collapsing feet, but the ones on this new 5QS are always collapsing which is very frustrating. If I keep it I'll have to 3D print something, or super-glue these feet in the extended position. I shouldn't have to do that on a $200 keyboard. So while typing this review I have about decided to return it. It's too much money to pay for a keyboard that annoys you. Squishy keys in conjunction with the cheap, flip-out, collapsing feet make this a $120 keyboard. C'mon Das. You can do better than this and you always have in the past. As a positive. If you were using this in an office/cubicle situation then the squishy keys may be what you want. They are quiet.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Quality Is Awesome!
*by R***T on 21 February 2022*

This keyboard brings back the feel of real switches, which I've missed for a couple of decades. Modern membrane keyboards are cheap garbage; this is the real thing. The only drawback is that there are no instructions for the software, and the app is crap. It's great out of the box, but worthless if you want any usability beyond its bare functionality. The documentation is trash. To me, it's still worth the huge cost, just because I miss the reliability and feel of a real keyboard.

### ⭐⭐ Just don't buy it.
*by P***I on 5 March 2022*

First of all, its switch has a great tactile feel. The build quality is good. The edge of that aluminum plate is a little bit sharp but not a big deal. The main issue is that large buttons especially caps lock is super scratchy if you don't press it straight down from the center. I actually bought several romer G switches and lube them to see if it's possible to fix by lubing. The answer is no. It's kind of a design mistake. You will get a similarly scratchy one if you didn't apply much lube, or you will get a linear switch if you apply a lot. So it means you won't be able to fix it. It's still a good keyboard if you don't mind that problem. That switch actually has the best tactile feeling in all switches I've ever used.

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