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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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ConnectivityWireless
SizeCompact (75%)
MechanicalYes
ConnectivityWireless
SizeCompact (65%)
MechanicalYes
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.
Main Differences forGaming
Gaming
Threshold
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
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)
Build Quality
8.5
7.5
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
ABS
ABS
Ergonomics
6.5
6.5
Side Picture
Board Design
Straight
Straight
Minimum Incline
6.5°
4°
Medium Incline
8.5°
6°
Maximum Incline
11°
8°
Wrist Rest
No
No
Backlighting
9.1
9.9
Backlighting Picture
White Shot
Brightness Max
Brightness Min
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Color
RGB
RGB
Individually Backlit Keys
Yes
Yes
Color Mixing
Poor
Good
Effects
Yes
Yes
Programmable
No
Yes
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
Wireless Versatility
10
10
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
3
3
Proprietary Receiver
No
Yes
Battery Type
Rechargeable
Rechargeable
Extra Features
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
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
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
Typing Quality
8.0
7.0
Typing Noise
Typing Sample
Noise
Quiet
Loud
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
Software and Operating System
Software & Programming
0.0
9.6
Software Picture
Software Name
No Software
Razer Synapse 3
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
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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