KeychronReleased 2026

C0 HE

62/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
40% ANSI8,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading performance (86/100)
  • 8,000 Hz polling rate
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Build quality is the weak point (57/100)
  • Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile

Where the C0 HE wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall576086596762
Build quality
57
Customisability
60
Performance
86
Productivity
59
Portability
67
Overall
62
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size40
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesLinear · Tactile · Clicky · Magnetic
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeTray Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWired only
USB-CYes
Polling rate8,000 Hz
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialPlastic
Keycap materialABS
BacklightRGB · White · North-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions39
Weight450 g

More specs

Height Mm39 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

C0 HE vs WLMOUSE HUAN63 HE

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
C0 HEHUAN63 HE
 KeychronC0 HEThis pageWLMOUSEHUAN63 HE
Overall score62 /10064 /100Better
Build quality57 /10064 /100Better
Performance86 /100Better84 /100
ConnectionWired onlyWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz8,000 Hz
Mount typeTray MountGasket MountBetter
Case materialPlasticBetterMagnesium
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes