Keychron K4 (V2)

Keychron · 96% · standard height

Keychron K4 (V2) mechanical keyboard
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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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Stock switches in the database

The Keychron K4 (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 K4 (V2)

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. Compare: Keychron K4 (V2) vs Keychron V5 · popular
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. Compare: Keychron K4 (V2) vs Keychron K10
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. Compare: Keychron K4 (V2) vs Keychron Q5

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