Keychron K2 (V2)

Keychron · 75% · standard height

4.586 ratings· Amazon

Keychron K2 (V2) mechanical keyboard
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The Keychron K2 (V2) is the classic 75% Bluetooth-plus-wired Mac-friendly mechanical keyboard that made Keychron's name, sold in white or RGB backlight trims with hot-swap only on select configurations and now heavily discounted as newer K2 versions replace it.

Best for: office, mac users, beginners.

Keychron K2 (V2) specs

Layout 75%
Height Standard
Connectivity Bluetooth, Wired
Hot-swap Yes
Stock switches Gateron G Pro Red, Gateron G Pro Brown, Gateron G Pro Blue
Keycaps ABS shine-through, OEM profile
Case ABS plastic, optional aluminum frame
Mount Tray
Backlight RGB
QMK / VIA No
Battery 4000 mAh
Typical price $50
Sound (stock) clacky stock
Released 2020

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Stock switches in the database

The Keychron K2 (V2) is offered with these switches. Open a switch page for force, travel, materials, and similar alternatives.

Gateron G Pro Red linear · 45g actuation The Gateron G Pro Red is a light pre-lubed 45g linear that ships stock in many Keychron boards and works as a cheap, dependable gaming switch. Gateron G Pro Brown tactile · 55g actuation The Gateron G Pro Brown is a gentle 55g pre-lubed tactile that gives prebuilt keyboards a soft, unobtrusive bump suitable for offices. Gateron G Pro Blue clicky · 60g actuation The Gateron G Pro Blue is a classic click-jacket 60g clicky switch found in many stock Keychron boards, giving an audible click at a budget price.

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Alternatives to the Keychron K2 (V2)

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 (V2) vs Keychron K2 Pro · popular
Keychron V1 75% · $60 The Keychron V1 is a wired 75% QMK/VIA custom keyboard with a hot-swappable PCB, screw-in stabilizers, and double-shot OSA PBT keycaps in a budget plastic tray-mount case, with an optional knob version. Compare: Keychron K2 (V2) vs Keychron V1 · popular
Keychron K6 65% · $75 The Keychron K6 is a 65% wireless mechanical keyboard with white or RGB backlight and optional Gateron mechanical or optical hot-swap variants, keeping arrow keys in a compact travel-friendly footprint. Compare: Keychron K2 (V2) vs Keychron K6 · popular

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