Keychron K2 HE

Keychron · 75% · standard height

Keychron K2 HE mechanical keyboard
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The Keychron K2 HE is a 75% tri-mode wireless Hall-effect keyboard with adjustable-actuation Gateron double-rail magnetic switches (0.2-3.8 mm) and rapid trigger, running QMK-based firmware configured through the Keychron Launcher web app rather than VIA.

Best for: gaming, enthusiast.

Keychron K2 HE specs

Layout 75%
Height Standard
Connectivity Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Hot-swap Yes
Stock switches Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Nebula
Keycaps PBT double-shot, OSA profile
Case ABS plastic (aluminum-and-wood frame on Special Edition)
Mount Gasket
Backlight RGB
QMK / VIA Yes
Battery 4000 mAh
Typical price $130
Sound (stock) muted thock
Released 2024

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Stock switches in the database

The Keychron K2 HE is offered with these switches. Open a switch page for force, travel, materials, and similar alternatives.

Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Nebula linear · 40g actuation The Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Nebula is a Hall-effect linear whose dual-rail stem adds stability under adjustable actuation, shipping stock in the Keychron Q1 HE and K2 HE.

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Alternatives to the Keychron K2 HE

Keychron Q1 HE 75% · $220 The Keychron Q1 HE is a 75% aluminum tri-mode wireless Hall-effect keyboard with adjustable-actuation Gateron double-rail magnetic switches and rapid trigger, running QMK-based firmware configured through the Keychron Launcher web app rather than VIA. Compare: Keychron K2 HE vs Keychron Q1 HE · popular
Keychron K2 Pro 75% · $68 The Keychron K2 Pro upgrades the classic K2 75% wireless board with QMK/VIA firmware, sound-dampening foam, and double-shot PBT keycaps, with hot-swap sockets on most but not all configurations (the cheapest white-backlight trim is soldered). Compare: Keychron K2 HE vs Keychron K2 Pro · popular
Lemokey P1 Pro 75% · $135 The Lemokey P1 Pro is the wireless version of the P1: a 75% CNC-aluminum gasket-mount gaming keyboard with 1000 Hz 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth, and wired modes, QMK/VIA support, hot-swap sockets, and Keychron Super switches (the plain P1 is the wired-only variant). Compare: Keychron K2 HE vs Lemokey P1 Pro · popular

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