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Keychron K1
Keychron K2 (Version 2)
Tested using Methodology v1.0
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Tested using Methodology v1.0
Updated Jun 27, 2023 08:47 PM
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ConnectivityWireless
Size
TenKeyLess (80%)
Mechanical
Yes
ConnectivityWireless
Size
Compact (75%)
Mechanical
Yes
Our Verdict
Keychron K1
Keychron K2 (Version 2)
The Keychron K2 (Version 2) and the Keychron K1 are both compact wireless keyboards, but the K1 uses low-profile switches, whereas the K2 uses standard switches. Also, the K1 is slightly longer since it has a TKL layout instead of a compact 75% like the K2. The tactile Gateron Brown switches on our K2 unit offer a better typing experience than the linear Gateron Low Profile Red switches on our K1 unit. While K2's wired latency is marginally worst than the K1, its Bluetooth latency is significantly better. Neither come with customization software.
Variants
- K1 (Black)
- K1 (Light Gray)
- K2 (Version 2) (Dark Gray)
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K1
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K2 (Version 2)
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Light Gray
K1
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K2 (Version 2)
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K2 (Version 2)
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Main Differences for
Gaming
Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
8.0
7.7
Pre-Travel
1.4 mm
2.3 mm
Windows
Partial
Full
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
TenKeyLess (80%)
Compact (75%)
Height
0.9" (2.3 cm)
1.7" (4.2 cm)
Width
14.0" (35.6 cm)
12.4" (31.6 cm)
Depth
4.8" (12.1 cm)
5.0" (12.7 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
N/A
Weight
1.40 lbs (0.636 kg)
1.74 lbs (0.787 kg)
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
ABS
ABS
Ergonomics
7.0
6.5
Side Picture
Board Design
Straight
Straight
Minimum Incline
2.5°
6.5°
Medium Incline
N/A
8.5°
Maximum Incline
N/A
11°
Wrist Rest
No
No
Backlighting
9.5
9.1
Backlighting Picture
White Shot
Brightness Max
Brightness Min
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Color
RGB
RGB
Individually Backlit Keys
Yes
Yes
Color Mixing
Good
Poor
Effects
Yes
Yes
Programmable
No
No
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wireless
Wireless
Detachable
Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)
Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)
Length
5.0 ft (1.5 m)
3.9 ft (1.2 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
USB type-C
USB type-C
Wireless Versatility
10
10
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
3
3
Proprietary Receiver
No
No
Battery Type
Rechargeable
Rechargeable
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
Hot Keys
Hot Keys
Macro Programmable Keys
No
No
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Wheel
No
No
USB Passthrough
No
No
Numpad
No
No
Windows Key Lock
No
No
Lock Indicator
No Indicator
Caps Lock
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Key Switches
Gateron Low Profile Red
Gateron Brown
Mechanical
Yes
Yes
Feel
Linear
Tactile
Operating Force
40 gf
44 gf
Actuation Force
40 gf
36 gf
Pre-Travel
1.4 mm
2.3 mm
Total Travel
2.7 mm
4.0 mm
Typing Quality
7.0
8.0
Typing Noise
Typing Sample
Noise
Quiet
Quiet
Latency
7.1
7.0
Latency Video
Latency Wired
13.6 ms
15.7 ms
Latency Receiver
N/A
N/A
Latency Bluetooth
43.4 ms
25.3 ms
Software and Operating System
Software & Programming
0.0
0.0
Software Picture
Software Name
No Software
No Software
Account Required
No Software
No Software
Profiles
No Profile
No Profile
Onboard Memory
No
No
Cloud Sync
No
No
Macro Programming
No
No
Ease Of Use
No Software
No Software
Software Windows Compatible
No
No
Software macOS Compatible
No
No
Keyboard Compatibility
7.9
9.2
Windows
Partial
Full
macOS
Partial
Full
Linux
Partial
Partial
Android
Partial
Full
iOS
Partial
Partial
iPadOS
Partial
Partial
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K1
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Dark Gray
K2 (Version 2)
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Light Gray
K1
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K2 (Version 2)
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K2 (Version 2)
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K2 (Version 2)
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