Keychron K4 (V2)
Keychron · 96% · standard height
The Keychron K4 (V2) is a 96% wireless mechanical keyboard that squeezes a full numpad into a compact footprint, offered with white or RGB backlight and hot-swap sockets only on select higher trims.
Best for: office, budget, beginners.
Keychron K4 (V2) specs
| Layout | 96% |
|---|---|
| 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 | $60 |
| Sound (stock) | clacky stock |
| Released | 2020 |
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Where to buy
- Keychron , around $60
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Alternatives to the Keychron K4 (V2)
Keychron K10 full · $60 The Keychron K10 is a full-size 104-key wireless mechanical keyboard with white or RGB backlight, currently sold with Keychron Super switches (earlier runs used Gateron G Pro) and hot-swap sockets only on select trims. Keychron V5 96% · $65 The Keychron V5 is a wired 96% QMK/VIA custom keyboard that keeps the numpad in a compact footprint, with hot-swap sockets, OSA PBT keycaps, and an optional knob version. Keychron Q5 96% · $90 The Keychron Q5 is a wired 96% full-aluminum gasket-mount QMK/VIA custom keyboard that keeps a numpad while trimming the case, fully hot-swappable with an optional knob.
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