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- Main Differences
- Design
- Typing Experience
- Performance
- Software and Operating System
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Keychron K6 vs Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Keychron K6
Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad
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ConnectivityWireless
SizeCompact (65%)
MechanicalYes
ConnectivityWireless
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeScissor
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)No
Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo
Variants
- Keychron K6 (Black)
- Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad (Silver)
- Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad (Silver W/ Black Keys)
Our Verdict
Keychron K6
Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad
The Keychron K6 and the Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad are two different types of wireless keyboards. The Apple is a full-size keyboard with scissor switches, but it's also available in a compact version. It connects to one device at a time via Bluetooth, and it works best with macOS PCs. On the other hand, the K6 is a compact mechanical keyboard available in different switch types, and it has multi-device pairing with up to three devices at once. It also has backlighting, which the Apple keyboard doesn't have. Typing is great on both, but it all depends on whether you prefer mechanical or non-mechanical switches.
Main Differences forGaming
Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
7.6
5.2
Backlighting
9.5
0.0
Operating Force
45 gf
64 gf
Windows
Full
Partially Compatible
Latency
8.2
7.4
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Compact (65%)
Full-size (100%)
Height
1.3" (3.3 cm)
0.4" (1.1 cm)
Width
12.5" (31.8 cm)
16.5" (41.8 cm)
Depth
4.0" (10.3 cm)
4.5" (11.5 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
N/A
Weight
1.50 lbs (0.680 kg)
0.80 lbs (0.364 kg)
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
ABS
ABS
Ergonomics
6.5
7.0
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
Straight
No
Split Keyboard
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Minimum Incline
4°
2.8°
Medium Incline
6.5°
N/A
Maximum Incline
10°
N/A
Home Row Height
7.3 mm (0.3")
Wrist Rest
No
Hardware Customizability
0.0
Customizability Overview
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
No
Stabilizer Fixation
Non-Customizable Design
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
Non-Customizable Design
Size Of Right Mod Keys
Non-Standard
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
Switch Stem Shape
Non-Customizable Design
Switch PCB Socket
Non-Customizable Design
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
Non-Customizable Design
Backlight Features
9.5
0.0
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
Yes
No
Brightness Min
White Shot
RGB
No
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
No
Effects
Yes
No
Software Controllable
No
No
Color
RGB
Color Mixing
Good
Backlight Clarity
0.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wireless
Wireless
Detachable
Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)
Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)
Length
4.0 ft (1.2 m)
3.4 ft (1.0 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
USB type-C
Lightning
Wireless Versatility
10
7.5
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
3
No
Proprietary Receiver
No
No
Battery Type
Rechargeable
Rechargeable
Macro Keys And Programming
0.0
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
Onboard Macro Programming
No
Macro Programming With Software
No
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
Yes
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
8.0
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
9.0
9.8
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
37.8 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
Noise
Quiet
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Gateron Brown
No Marketed Name
Switch Type
Scissor
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Analog
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Key Switches
Gateron Brown
No Marketed Name
Mechanical
Yes
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Operating Force
45 gf
64 gf
Actuation Force
36 gf
32 gf
Pre-Travel
2.6 mm
0.9 mm
Total Travel
4.0 mm
1.3 mm
Latency
8.2
7.4
Latency Video
Latency Wired
7.7 ms
17.4 ms
Latency Receiver
N/A
N/A
Latency Bluetooth
27.1 ms
38.4 ms
Performance
Single-Key Latency
8.2
7.4
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
17.4 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±2.3 ms
Wired
7.7 ms
17.4 ms
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
27.1 ms
38.4 ms
PCB (Estimated)
38.0 ms
Multi-Key Latency
4.0
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
Bluetooth
Key Press
46.3 ms
Key Release
41.0 ms
Data Transmission
3.0
Multi-Key Raw USB
Connection Evaluated
Bluetooth
USB Polling Rate
N/A
Effective Update Rate
67 Hz
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
No
Multiple Keys Per USB Report
Yes
Chord Split
3.3
Chord Split Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
30.0 ms
8 Chord Split Delay
N/A
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Picture
Software Tour
Software Name
No Software
No Software
Software Windows Compatible
No
No
Software macOS Compatible
No
No
Onboard Memory
No
No
Profiles
No Profile
No Profile
Account Required
No Software
Cloud Sync
No
Macro Programming
No
Ease Of Use
No Software
Computer Compatibility
8.5
8.6
Windows
Full
Partially Compatible
macOS
Partial
Fully Compatible
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Partial
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
MacOS & Linux
Android
Partial
Partially Compatible
iOS
Partial
Fully Compatible
iPadOS
Partial
Fully Compatible
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
9.2
Android
Partial
Partially Compatible
iOS
Partial
Fully Compatible
iPadOS
Partial
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
iPhone & iPad
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