Keychron K2 Pro vs Keychron K2 Max
The Keychron K2 Pro and the Keychron K2 Max are close alternatives. The main differences: the Keychron K2 Pro is the cheaper of the two at $68 versus $110; stock, the Keychron K2 Pro sounds fuller, damped and the Keychron K2 Max wireless stock.
- Lower priceKeychron K2 Pro$68 versus $110
- More ways to connectKeychron K2 Max3 connection modes versus 2
4.719 ratings· Amazon
Choose the Keychron K2 Pro if
- you mainly want it for typing.
- you want to spend less ($68).
Choose the Keychron K2 Max if
- you mainly want it for office.
Keychron K2 Pro vs Keychron K2 Max, spec by spec
| Keychron K2 Pro | Keychron K2 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 75% | 75% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, Wired | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired (stronger spec) |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | PBT double-shot, OSA profile | OSA double-shot PBT |
| Case | ABS plastic, optional aluminum frame | plastic |
| Mount | Tray | Tray |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Typical price | $68 (stronger spec) | $110 |
| Sound (stock) | fuller, damped | wireless stock |
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
10% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Keychron K2 Pro; 42% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Keychron K2 Max.
34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Keychron K2 Pro; 34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Keychron K2 Max.
Where to buy the Keychron K2 Pro
Where to buy the Keychron K2 Max
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