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- Main Differences
- Design
- Typing Experience
- Performance
- Software and Operating System
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Keychron K2 (Version 2) vs Keychron V Series
Side-by-Side Comparison
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Keychron K2 (Version 2)
Keychron V Series
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ConnectivityWireless
SizeCompact (75%)
MechanicalYes
ConnectivityWired
SizeCompact (75%)
Switch TypeMechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)Yes
Hot-Swappable SwitchesYes
Variants
- K2 (Version 2) (Dark Gray)
- V6 (100%)
- V4 (60%)
- V2 (65%)
- V8 (65%)
- V7 (70%)
- V1 (75%)
- V10 (75%)
- V3 (80% TKL)
- V5 (96%)
Our Verdict
Keychron K2 (Version 2)
Keychron V Series
The Keychron V Series are better keyboards than the Keychron K Series, which includes the Keychron 2 (Version 2). The V Series keyboards have a better build quality and a larger range of customization as they have a hot-swappable PCB and come with an included toolkit. The V Series boards are also compatible with the VIA companion software so you can make changes to the keyboard's lighting and key mapping whereas the K Series boards lack companion software. On the other hand, the K Series boards are wireless and use Bluetooth to connect with up to three devices at once whereas the V Series boards are wired-only.
Main Differences forGaming
Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
7.7
7.3
Software & Programming
0.0
10
Pre-Travel
2.3 mm
2.5 mm
Backlighting
9.1
10
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Compact (75%)
Compact (75%)
Height
1.7" (4.2 cm)
1.4" (3.7 cm)
Width
12.4" (31.6 cm)
12.9" (32.8 cm)
Depth
5.0" (12.7 cm)
5.9" (14.9 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
N/A
Weight
1.74 lbs (0.787 kg)
2.33 lbs (1.057 kg)
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
ABS
PBT
Ergonomics
6.5
6.0
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
Straight
No
Split Keyboard
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Minimum Incline
6.5°
3.5°
Medium Incline
8.5°
7°
Maximum Incline
11°
9.5°
Home Row Height
29.9 mm (1.2")
Wrist Rest
No
Hardware Customizability
9.8
Customizability Overview
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
Yes
Stabilizer Fixation
Screw-in
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
6.25u
Size Of Right Mod Keys
1u
Hot-Swappable Switches
Yes
Switch Stem Shape
Cherry MX Style
Switch PCB Socket
5-pin Cherry
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
No
Backlight Features
9.1
10
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Brightness Min
White Shot
RGB
Yes
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Effects
Yes
Yes
Software Controllable
No
Yes
Color
RGB
Color Mixing
Poor
Backlight Clarity
4.0
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
4.0
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
Onboard Macro Programming
No
Macro Programming With Software
Yes
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
Hot Keys
Non-Dedicated
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Scroll Wheel
No
No
Control Knob
No
USB Passthrough
No
No
Numpad
No
No
Windows Key Lock
No
No
Lock Indicator
Caps Lock
Caps Lock
Macro Programmable Keys
No
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
8.0
8.5
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
9.0
7.8
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
50.8 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
Noise
Quiet
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Gateron Brown
Keychron K Pro Brown
Switch Type
Mechanical
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Analog
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Key Switches
Gateron Brown
Keychron K Pro Brown
Mechanical
Yes
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Operating Force
44 gf
51 gf
Actuation Force
36 gf
42 gf
Pre-Travel
2.3 mm
2.5 mm
Total Travel
4.0 mm
3.9 mm
Latency
7.0
6.8
Latency Video
Latency Wired
15.7 ms
20.0 ms
Latency Receiver
N/A
N/A
Latency Bluetooth
25.3 ms
N/A
Performance
Single-Key Latency
7.0
6.8
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
20.0 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±4.7 ms
Wired
15.7 ms
20.0 ms
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
25.3 ms
N/A
PCB (Estimated)
17.7 ms
Multi-Key Latency
7.0
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
Wired
Key Press
19.5 ms
Key Release
21.9 ms
Data Transmission
7.0
Multi-Key Raw USB
Connection Evaluated
Wired
USB Polling Rate
1,000 Hz
Effective Update Rate
250 Hz
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Multiple Keys Per USB Report
No
Chord Split
5.5
Chord Split Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
12.2 ms
8 Chord Split Delay
35.8 ms
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Picture
Software Tour
Software Name
No Software
VIA
Software Windows Compatible
No
Yes
Software macOS Compatible
No
Yes
Onboard Memory
No
Yes
Profiles
No Profile
6+
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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