KeychronReleased 2025
Keychron K4 HE
79/100
96% ISO1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading productivity (95/100)
- Class-leading performance (92/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Portability is the weak point (56/100)
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the Keychron K4 HE wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size96
StandardISO · ISO-UK · ISO-DE · ISO-CH · ISO-ES · ISO-FR · ISO-SW · ISO-Nordic · ANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesMagnetic · Linear · 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 materialPlastic · Aluminum · Wood · ABS
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB · North-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions41
Weight1090 g
More specs
SoftwareQMK
Height Mm41 mm
Double ShotYes
Switch TypeHall Effect magnetic
Passthrough UsbYes
Actuation Force G0.01 g
Bluetooth Devices3
Adjustable ActuationYes
Actuation Distance Mm0.2 mm
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowKeychron K4 HE vs Weikav STARS80 V2
Keychron K4 HESTARS80 V2
| KeychronKeychron K4 HEThis page | WeikavSTARS80 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 92 /100Better | 80 /100 |
| Build quality | 87 /100Better | 79 /100 |
| Performance | 92 /100Better | 54 /100 |
| Connection | Wireless + wired | Wireless + wired |
| Polling rate | 1,000 Hz | — |
| Mount type | Tray Mount | Gasket MountBetter |
| Case material | Plastic · Aluminum · Wood · ABS | Aluminum |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
