Keychron Q12 Southpaw
KeychronReleased 2023
Q12 Southpaw
87/100
100% ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading customisability (95/100)
- Class-leading productivity (93/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Portability is the weak point (46/100)
- Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the Q12 Southpaw wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size100
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsSouthpaw
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesTactile · Linear
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typePlate Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWired only
USB-CYes
Polling rate1,000 Hz
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialAluminum
BacklightRGB · South-Face
ColourwaysYes
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowQ12 Southpaw vs Varmilo MA Series V2 Yakumo White TKL
Q12 SouthpawMA Series V2 Yakumo White TKL
| KeychronQ12 SouthpawThis page | VarmiloMA Series V2 Yakumo White TKL | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 87 /100 | 88 /100Better |
| Build quality | 80 /100Better | 74 /100 |
| Performance | 74 /100 | 75 /100Better |
| Connection | Wired only | Wired only |
| Polling rate | 1,000 Hz | — |
| Mount type | Plate Mount | Plate Mount |
| Case material | AluminumBetter | Wood · Plastic |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
