Keychron M5
Gaming Mice

M5

Keychron

Released May 1, 2025 · Analysis updated Oct 28, 2026

This wireless ergonomic mouse offers a comfortable fit, long battery life, and a high polling rate for responsive control. The Keychron M5 scores 74/100 based on 3 expert reviews in the gaming mice category. Coverage includes reviews from Hlplanet, IGN, and Wojtek.

Critic Score

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74

based on 3 expert reviews

HlplanetIGNWojtek

Low confidence · only 3 reviews

General agreement: our scores range from 68 (Wojtek) to 82 (Hlplanet). Wojtek tends to score critically across our dataset.

Average of 3 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score

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Pros

  • Long battery life(3)
  • Easy to use(2)
  • Good value(2)
  • High polling rate(2)

Cons

  • Uncomfortable fit(5)
  • No onboard dongle storage(2)
  • Poor build quality(2)

3 Publication Reviews

82
Independent publication01/2026

AI summary of this review

The Keychron M5 is a highly impressive vertical gaming mouse that combines a top-tier sensor and lightweight design with ergonomic comfort at an affordable price.

Score estimated from the review text

72
Major publication05/2025

AI summary of this review

The Keychron M5 is a highly comfortable and feature-rich ergonomic mouse that excels as a productivity tool, though its bulk and design make it impractical for gaming despite its high-end specs.

Score estimated from the review text

68
Independent publication10/2025

AI summary of this review

The Keychron M5 Vertical offers impressive technical specs and convenient software, but it is held back by a slippery build and an ergonomic design that is less comfortable than the industry standard.

Score estimated from the review text