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Keychron K2 (Version 2)
Keychron C2
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ConnectivityWireless
Size
Compact (75%)
Mechanical
Yes
ConnectivityWired
Size
Full-size (100%)
Switch Type
Mechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
Our Verdict
Keychron K2 (Version 2)
Keychron C2
The Keychron C2 and the Keychron K2 (Version 2) are very similar mechanical keyboards suitable for a variety of uses. The C2 is a wired-only, full-sized keyboard, while the K2 is a wireless, compact 75% keyboard. The two of them come with Gateron Red, Blue, or Brown switches, but both have hot-swappable versions if you'd prefer using other switch types. Both models also lack companion software, so you can't change keymaps without third-party software.
Variants
- K2 (Version 2) (Dark Gray)
- C2 (100% - Black)
- C2 (100% - Gray)
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C2
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K2 (Version 2)
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C2
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K2 (Version 2)
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Main Differences for
Gaming
Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
7.7
7.0
Pre-Travel
2.3 mm
2.9 mm
Backlighting
9.1
6.5
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Compact (75%)
Full-size (100%)
Height
1.7" (4.2 cm)
1.5" (3.9 cm)
Width
12.4" (31.6 cm)
17.1" (43.4 cm)
Depth
5.0" (12.7 cm)
5.0" (12.8 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
N/A
Weight
1.74 lbs (0.787 kg)
1.76 lbs (0.800 kg)
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
ABS
ABS
Ergonomics
6.5
6.0
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
Straight
No
Split Keyboard
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Minimum Incline
6.5°
4°
Medium Incline
8.5°
6°
Maximum Incline
11°
8°
Home Row Height
30.1 mm (1.2")
Wrist Rest
No
Hardware Customizability
6.0
Customizability Overview
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
Yes
Stabilizer Fixation
Plate-Mounted
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
6.25u
Size Of Right Mod Keys
1.25u
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
Switch Stem Shape
Cherry MX Style
Switch PCB Socket
Soldered
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
Yes
Backlight Features
9.1
6.5
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Brightness Min
White Shot
RGB
No
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Effects
Yes
Yes
Software Controllable
No
No
Color
RGB
Color Mixing
Poor
Backlight Clarity
8.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wireless
Wired
Detachable
Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
Length
3.9 ft (1.2 m)
5.9 ft (1.8 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
USB type-C
USB type-C
Wireless Versatility
10
0.0
Bluetooth
Yes
No
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
3
No
Proprietary Receiver
No
No
Battery Type
Rechargeable
No Batteries
Macro Keys And Programming
0.0
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
Onboard Macro Programming
No
Macro Programming With Software
No
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
Hot Keys
Dedicated
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Scroll Wheel
No
No
Control Knob
No
USB Passthrough
No
No
Numpad
No
Yes
Windows Key Lock
No
No
Lock Indicator
Caps Lock
Caps & Num Lock
Macro Programmable Keys
No
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
8.0
8.0
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
9.0
7.0
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
54.6 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
Noise
Quiet
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Gateron Brown
Gateron Brown
Switch Type
Mechanical
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Analog
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Key Switches
Gateron Brown
Gateron Brown
Mechanical
Yes
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Operating Force
44 gf
47 gf
Actuation Force
36 gf
40 gf
Pre-Travel
2.3 mm
2.9 mm
Total Travel
4.0 mm
3.9 mm
Latency
7.0
6.5
Latency Video
Latency Wired
15.7 ms
18.0 ms
Latency Receiver
N/A
N/A
Latency Bluetooth
25.3 ms
N/A
Performance
Single-Key Latency
7.0
6.5
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
18.0 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±6.6 ms
Wired
15.7 ms
18.0 ms
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
25.3 ms
N/A
PCB (Estimated)
15.4 ms
Multi-Key Latency
7.2
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
Wired
Key Press
17.8 ms
Key Release
19.4 ms
Data Transmission
7.2
Multi-Key Raw USB
Connection Evaluated
Wired
USB Polling Rate
1,000 Hz
Effective Update Rate
200 Hz
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Multiple Keys Per USB Report
Yes
Chord Split
4.5
Chord Split Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
18.4 ms
8 Chord Split Delay
42.6 ms
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Picture
Software Tour
Software Name
No Software
No Software
Software Windows Compatible
No
No
Software macOS Compatible
No
No
Onboard Memory
No
No
Profiles
No Profile
No Profile
Account Required
No Software
Cloud Sync
No
Macro Programming
No
Ease Of Use
No Software
Computer Compatibility
9.2
10
Windows
Full
Fully Compatible
macOS
Full
Fully Compatible
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Partial
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Android
Full
Not Compatible
iOS
Partial
Not Compatible
iPadOS
Partial
Not Compatible
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
0.0
Android
Full
Not Compatible
iOS
Partial
Not Compatible
iPadOS
Partial
Not Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Not Compatible
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K2 (Version 2)
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C2
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C2
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