KeychronReleased 2023

K13 Pro

87/100
Strong value
Overall score · how we rate
80% ISO1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading customisability (89/100)
  • Class-leading build quality (81/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile

Where the K13 Pro wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall818981807387
Build quality
81
Customisability
89
Performance
81
Productivity
80
Portability
73
Overall
87
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size80
StandardISO · JIS · ANSI · ISO-DE · ISO-Nordic · ISO-UK
ProfileLow
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesTactile · Linear · 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
Battery2000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialABS · Aluminum · Plastic
Keycap materialABS · PBT
BacklightRGB · White · North-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions8
Weight580 g

More specs

Height Mm8 mm
Low ProfileYes
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

K13 Pro vs Varmilo MA Series V2 Yakumo White TKL

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
K13 ProMA Series V2 Yakumo White TKL
 KeychronK13 ProThis pageVarmiloMA Series V2 Yakumo White TKL
Overall score87 /10088 /100Better
Build quality81 /100Better74 /100
Performance81 /100Better75 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Mount typeTray MountPlate MountBetter
Case materialABS · Aluminum · PlasticBetterWood · Plastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes