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Keychron K2 (Version 2) vs Keychron Q8
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Keychron K2 (Version 2)
Keychron Q8
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ConnectivityWireless
SizeCompact (75%)
MechanicalYes
ConnectivityWired
SizeCompact (65%)
MechanicalYes
Variants
- K2 (Version 2) (Dark Gray)
- Q8 (Carbon Black)
- Q8 (Navy Blue)
- Q8 (Silver Grey)
Our Verdict
Keychron K2 (Version 2)
Keychron Q8
The Keychron K2 (Version 2) is a compact (75%) wireless keyboard that's fairly customizable as you can a variant with a hot-swappable printed circuit board (PCB). The Keychron Q8, on the other hand, is a wired-only, Alice layout keyboard. The Alice layout means the keys are split into two distinct clusters that are angled away from each other to promote a more natural wrist placement. That said, the Q8 takes a bit longer to get used to at first, while you'll have no problem using the K2 V2 right out of the box.
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Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
7.7
8.5
Pre-Travel
2.3 mm
2.8 mm
Macro Programmable Keys
No
All
Software & Programming
0.0
9.6
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Compact (75%)
Compact (65%)
Height
1.7" (4.2 cm)
1.7" (4.2 cm)
Width
12.4" (31.6 cm)
14.1" (35.8 cm)
Depth
5.0" (12.7 cm)
5.4" (13.6 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
N/A
Weight
1.74 lbs (0.787 kg)
4.03 lbs (1.828 kg)
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
ABS
PBT
Ergonomics
6.5
8.0
Side Picture
Board Design
Straight
Ergonomical
Minimum Incline
6.5°
5°
Medium Incline
8.5°
N/A
Maximum Incline
11°
N/A
Wrist Rest
No
No
Backlighting
9.1
9.6
Backlighting Picture
White Shot
Brightness Max
Brightness Min
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Color
RGB
RGB
Individually Backlit Keys
Yes
Yes
Color Mixing
Poor
Poor
Effects
Yes
Yes
Programmable
No
Yes
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
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
Hot Keys
Hot Keys
Macro Programmable Keys
No
All
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Wheel
No
Yes
USB Passthrough
No
No
Numpad
No
No
Windows Key Lock
No
No
Lock Indicator
Caps Lock
Caps Lock
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Key Switches
Gateron Brown
Gateron G Pro Brown
Mechanical
Yes
Yes
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Operating Force
44 gf
50 gf
Actuation Force
36 gf
41 gf
Pre-Travel
2.3 mm
2.8 mm
Total Travel
4.0 mm
4.1 mm
Typing Quality
8.0
8.5
Typing Noise
Typing Sample
Noise
Quiet
Very Quiet
Latency
7.0
7.2
Latency Video
Latency Wired
15.7 ms
12.5 ms
Latency Receiver
N/A
N/A
Latency Bluetooth
25.3 ms
N/A
Software and Operating System
Software & Programming
0.0
9.6
Software Picture
Software Name
No Software
VIA
Account Required
No Software
No
Profiles
No Profile
6+
Onboard Memory
No
Yes
Cloud Sync
No
No
Macro Programming
No
Software
Ease Of Use
No Software
Easy
Software Windows Compatible
No
Yes
Software macOS Compatible
No
Yes
Keyboard Compatibility
9.2
8.2
Windows
Full
Full
macOS
Full
Full
Linux
Partial
Full
Android
Full
No
iOS
Partial
No
iPadOS
Partial
No
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K2 (Version 2)
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