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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Dimensions
    2. Build Quality
    3. Ergonomics
    4. Backlighting
    5. Cable & Connector
    6. Wireless Versatility
    7. Extra Features
    8. In The Box
  5. Typing Experience
    1. Keystrokes
    2. Typing Quality
    3. Typing Noise
    4. Latency
  6. Software and Operating System
    1. Software & Programming
    2. Keyboard Compatibility
  7. Comments

Keychron K2 (Version 2) vs Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Keychron K2 (Version 2)
Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed

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Keychron K2 (Version 2) Picture
Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed Picture

Variants

  • K2 (Version 2) (Dark Gray)
  • BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed (Black)
  • BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed (Phantom Edition)

Our Verdict

Keychron K2 (Version 2)

Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed

The Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed and the Keychron K2 (Version 2) are both wireless mechanical keyboards, but they're for different uses. The Razer is a better choice for gaming thanks to its incredibly low latency, macro-programmable keys, and customization software. Also, unlike the Keychron, the Razer has a USB receiver. On the other hand, the Keychron is a better option for office use, thanks to its full compatibility with Windows, macOS, and Linux. Also, the Keychron doesn't have the same quality control issues as our Razer unit does, so its typing quality is better.

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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

7.7
9.0

Macro Programmable Keys 
 

No
All

Software & Programming 
 

0.0
9.6

Latency 
 

7.0
10

Pre-Travel 
 

2.3 mm
1.8 mm

Operating Force 
 

44 gf
58 gf

Build Quality 
 

8.5
7.5

Backlighting 
 

9.1
9.9

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Keychron K2 (Version 2) Top Picture
Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed Top Picture

Size 
 

Compact (75%)
Compact (65%)

Height 
 

1.7" (4.2 cm)
1.6" (4.1 cm)

Width  

12.4" (31.6 cm)
12.5" (31.8 cm)

Depth 
 

5.0" (12.7 cm)
5.1" (13.1 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
N/A

Weight 
 

1.74 lbs (0.787 kg)
1.59 lbs (0.723 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

8.5
7.5

Build Quality Close Up  

Keychron K2 (Version 2) Build Quality Close Up
Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS
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Ergonomics 
 

6.5
6.5

Side Picture  

Keychron K2 (Version 2) Side Picture
Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed Side Picture

Board Design 
 

Straight
Straight

Minimum Incline 
 

6.5°

Medium Incline 
 

8.5°

Maximum Incline 
 

11°

Wrist Rest  

No
No
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Backlighting 
 

9.1
9.9

Backlighting Picture  

Keychron K2 (Version 2) Backlighting Picture
Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed Backlighting Picture

White Shot 
 

Keychron K2 (Version 2) White Shot
Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed White Shot

Brightness Max 
 

Keychron K2 (Version 2) Brightness Max
Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed Brightness Max

Brightness Min 
 

Keychron K2 (Version 2) Brightness Min
Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed Brightness Min

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Color 
 

RGB
RGB

Individually Backlit Keys 
 

Yes
Yes

Color Mixing 
 

Poor
Good

Effects 
 

Yes
Yes

Programmable 
 

No
Yes
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Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wireless
Wireless

Detachable 
 

Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)
Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)

Length  

3.9 ft (1.2 m)
6.6 ft (2.0 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

USB type-C
USB type-C
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Wireless Versatility 
 

10
10

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
Yes

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

3
3

Proprietary Receiver 
 

No
Yes

Battery Type 
 

Rechargeable
Rechargeable
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Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Keychron K2 (Version 2) Extra Features
Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Hot Keys
Hot Keys

Macro Programmable Keys 
 

No
All

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Wheel  

No
No

USB Passthrough 
 

No
No

Numpad  

No
No

Windows Key Lock 
 

No
Yes

Lock Indicator  

Caps Lock
Caps Lock
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Keychron K2 (Version 2) Bundle Picture
Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed Bundle Picture
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Typing Experience

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

See details on graph tool
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Key Switches 
 

Gateron Brown
Razer Green

Mechanical 
 

Yes
Yes

Feel 
 

Tactile
Clicky

Operating Force 
 

44 gf
58 gf

Actuation Force 
 

36 gf
54 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

2.3 mm
1.8 mm

Total Travel 
 

4.0 mm
4.0 mm
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Typing Quality 
 

8.0
7.0
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Typing Noise 
 

Typing Sample  

Noise 
 

Quiet
Loud
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Latency 
 

7.0
10

Latency Video  

Latency Wired 
 

15.7 ms
1.2 ms

Latency Receiver 
 

N/A
0.8 ms

Latency Bluetooth 
 

25.3 ms
9.5 ms
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Software and Operating System

Software & Programming 
 

0.0
9.6

Software Picture  

Keychron K2 (Version 2) Software Picture
Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed Software Picture

Software Name  

No Software
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Account Required 
 

No Software
No

Profiles 
 

No Profile
6+

Onboard Memory 
 

No
Yes

Cloud Sync 
 

No
Yes

Macro Programming 
 

No
Software and Onboard

Ease Of Use 
 

No Software
Easy

Software Windows Compatible 
 

No
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

No
No
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Keyboard Compatibility 
 

9.2
8.5

Windows  

Full
Full

macOS  

Full
Partial

Linux  

Partial
Partial

Android  

Full
Partial

iOS  

Partial
Partial

iPadOS  

Partial
Partial
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K2 (Version 2)
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BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed
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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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Keychron K2 (Version 2)

Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed

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