Keychron K12
KeychronReleased 2021
K12
73/100
60% ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading portability (90/100)
- Strong build quality (75/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Performance is the weak point (57/100)
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the K12 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size60
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesLinear · Tactile · Clicky
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeTray Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Battery4000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialAluminum · Plastic · ABS
Keycap materialABS
BacklightRGB · White · North-Face
ColourwaysYes
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowK12 vs Wooting 80HE
K1280HE
| KeychronK12This page | Wooting80HE | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 73 /100 | 73 /100 |
| Build quality | 75 /100Better | 68 /100 |
| Performance | 57 /100 | 94 /100Better |
| Connection | Wireless + wiredBetter | Wired only |
| Polling rate | 1,000 Hz | 8,000 HzBetter |
| Mount type | Tray Mount | Plate MountBetter |
| Case material | Aluminum · Plastic · ABSBetter | ABS · Plastic |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
