Keychron K2
KeychronReleased 2021
K2
66/100
75% ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWireless
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading portability (80/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Hall-effect switches with adjustable actuation
- Customisability is the weak point (59/100)
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the K2 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size75
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
BacklightNorth-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions40
Weight794 g
More specs
Height Mm40 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowK2 vs SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini
K2Apex Pro Mini
| KeychronK2This page | SteelSeriesApex Pro Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66 /100 | 66 /100 |
| Build quality | 66 /100Better | 56 /100 |
| Performance | 66 /100Better | 54 /100 |
| Connection | Wireless + wired | Wireless |
| Polling rate | 1,000 Hz | — |
| Mount type | Tray MountBetter | — |
| Case material | Aluminum · Plastic · ABS | Metal |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
