KeychronReleased 2023

K9 Pro

83/100
Strong value
Overall score · how we rate
60% ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading customisability (90/100)
  • Class-leading portability (86/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile

Where the K9 Pro wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall809074748683
Build quality
80
Customisability
90
Performance
74
Productivity
74
Portability
86
Overall
83
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size60
StandardANSI
ProfileLow
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
Battery1550 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialAluminum · Plastic · ABS
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB · White · North-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions20
Weight410 g

More specs

Height Mm20 mm
Low ProfileYes
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

K9 Pro vs Ducky One 2 Mini

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
K9 ProOne 2 Mini
 KeychronK9 ProThis pageDuckyOne 2 Mini
Overall score83 /10084 /100Better
Build quality80 /100Better80 /100
Performance74 /100Better74 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Mount typeTray MountPlate MountBetter
Case materialAluminum · Plastic · ABSBetterPlastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes