KeychronReleased 2025

K2 QMK V3

83/100
Strong value
Overall score · how we rate
75% ISOHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading customisability (90/100)
  • Class-leading portability (83/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile

Where the K2 QMK V3 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall789081828383
Build quality
78
Customisability
90
Performance
81
Productivity
82
Portability
83
Overall
83
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size75
StandardISO · ISO-UK · ISO-DE · ISO-ES · ISO-FR · ISO-Nordic · ISO-SW · ANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesTactile · Linear · Clicky
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typePCB Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery4000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialAluminum
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB · White
ColourwaysYes

More specs

Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

K2 QMK V3 vs Ducky One 2 Mini

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
K2 QMK V3One 2 Mini
 KeychronK2 QMK V3This pageDuckyOne 2 Mini
Overall score83 /10084 /100Better
Build quality78 /10080 /100Better
Performance81 /100Better74 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate
Mount typePCB MountBetterPlate Mount
Case materialAluminumBetterPlastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes