Keychron V2
KeychronReleased 2022
V2
91/100
65% ISO1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading customisability (100/100)
- Class-leading productivity (95/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
- Plastic · ABS case rather than metal
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the V2 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size65
StandardISO · ISO-DE · ISO-UK · ISO-FR · ISO-ES · ANSI
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
ConnectionWired only
USB-CYes
Polling rate1,000 Hz
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialPlastic · ABS
Keycap materialABS · PBT
BacklightRGB · South-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions20
Weight855 g
More specs
Height Mm20 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowV2 vs Keychron Keychron K4 HE
V2Keychron K4 HE
| KeychronV2This page | KeychronKeychron K4 HE | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 91 /100 | 92 /100Better |
| Build quality | 86 /100 | 87 /100Better |
| Performance | 67 /100 | 92 /100Better |
| Connection | Wired only | Wireless + wiredBetter |
| Polling rate | 1,000 Hz | 1,000 Hz |
| Mount type | Tray Mount | Tray Mount |
| Case material | Plastic · ABS | Plastic · Aluminum · Wood · ABSBetter |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
