Keychron K14 Pro vs Keychron V2
The Keychron K14 Pro and the Keychron V2 are close alternatives. The main differences: the Keychron V2 is the cheaper of the two at $60 versus $75; the Keychron K14 Pro runs wireless where the Keychron V2 is wired-only; the Keychron K14 Pro is a numpadless-other layout and the Keychron V2 is a 65%.
- Lower priceKeychron V2$60 versus $75
- More ways to connectKeychron K14 Pro2 connection modes versus 1
Choose the Keychron K14 Pro if
- you mainly want it for travel.
- you need wireless.
Choose the Keychron V2 if
- you mainly want it for budget.
- you mainly want it for enthusiast.
- you want to spend less ($60).
Keychron K14 Pro vs Keychron V2, spec by spec
| Keychron K14 Pro | Keychron V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | numpadless-other | 65% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, Wired (stronger spec) | Wired |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | PBT double-shot, OSA profile | PBT double-shot, OSA profile |
| Case | ABS plastic, optional aluminum frame | ABS plastic (frosted or solid) |
| Mount | Tray | Tray |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | n/a |
| Typical price | $75 | $60 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | damped clack | creamy, muted |
| Released | 2023 | 2022 |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ; a check marks the objectively stronger spec (price, battery, modability). Feel and preference rows never get a check. Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.
Where they sit among all 509 boards we track
14% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Keychron K14 Pro; 6% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Keychron V2.
34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Keychron K14 Pro.
Where to buy the Keychron K14 Pro
Where to buy the Keychron V2
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