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Vortex Race 3 vs Keychron K2 (Version 2)
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Vortex Race 3
Keychron K2 (Version 2)
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ConnectivityWired
SizeTenKeyLess (75%)
MechanicalYes
ConnectivityWireless
SizeCompact (75%)
MechanicalYes
Variants
- Race 3 (Gray)
- K2 (Version 2) (Dark Gray)
Our Verdict
Vortex Race 3
Keychron K2 (Version 2)
The Vortex Race 3 and the Keychron K2 (Version 2) are both 75% keyboards with a similar layout, but the Vortex is wired-only while the Keychron is wireless with Bluetooth connectivity. The Keychron is more versatile because you can use it with mobile devices and pair it to multiple devices at once. If you're planning on using it for gaming, though, the Vortex is better because it has lower latency and macro-programmable keys. Also, it has onboard memory to save custom profiles. Both keyboards are available in various switch options, and the Vortex has a variant with backlighting.
Main Differences forGaming
Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
7.6
7.7
Backlighting
0.0
9.1
Macro Programmable Keys
All
No
Software & Programming
5.9
0.0
Pre-Travel
1.9 mm
2.3 mm
Latency
8.2
7.0
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
TenKeyLess (75%)
Compact (75%)
Height
1.1" (2.8 cm)
1.7" (4.2 cm)
Width
12.5" (31.8 cm)
12.4" (31.6 cm)
Depth
4.6" (11.6 cm)
5.0" (12.7 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
N/A
Weight
1.76 lbs (0.800 kg)
1.74 lbs (0.787 kg)
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
PBT
ABS
Ergonomics
6.5
6.5
Side Picture
Board Design
Straight
Straight
Minimum Incline
0°
6.5°
Medium Incline
N/A
8.5°
Maximum Incline
5°
11°
Wrist Rest
No
No
Backlighting
0.0
9.1
Backlighting Picture
White Shot
Brightness Max
Brightness Min
Backlighting
No
Yes
Color
No Backlighting
RGB
Individually Backlit Keys
No
Yes
Color Mixing
No Backlighting
Poor
Effects
No
Yes
Programmable
No
No
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wired
Wireless
Detachable
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)
Length
4.9 ft (1.5 m)
3.9 ft (1.2 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
Micro USB
USB type-C
Wireless Versatility
0.0
10
Bluetooth
No
Yes
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
No
3
Proprietary Receiver
No
No
Battery Type
No Batteries
Rechargeable
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
Hot Keys
Hot Keys
Macro Programmable Keys
All
No
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Wheel
No
No
USB Passthrough
No
No
Numpad
No
No
Windows Key Lock
Yes
No
Lock Indicator
No Indicator
Caps Lock
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Key Switches
Cherry MX Brown
Gateron Brown
Mechanical
Yes
Yes
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Operating Force
51 gf
44 gf
Actuation Force
38 gf
36 gf
Pre-Travel
1.9 mm
2.3 mm
Total Travel
4.0 mm
4.0 mm
Typing Quality
8.5
8.0
Typing Noise
Typing Sample
Noise
Quiet
Quiet
Latency
8.2
7.0
Latency Video
Latency Wired
7.7 ms
15.7 ms
Latency Receiver
N/A
N/A
Latency Bluetooth
N/A
25.3 ms
Software and Operating System
Software & Programming
5.9
0.0
Software Picture
Software Name
No Software
No Software
Account Required
No Software
No Software
Profiles
4
No Profile
Onboard Memory
Yes
No
Cloud Sync
No
No
Macro Programming
Onboard
No
Ease Of Use
No Software
No Software
Software Windows Compatible
No
No
Software macOS Compatible
No
No
Keyboard Compatibility
8.2
9.2
Windows
Full
Full
macOS
Full
Full
Linux
Full
Partial
Android
No
Full
iOS
No
Partial
iPadOS
No
Partial
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