Keychron K10 HE vs Keychron K2 HE
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| KeychronK10 HE | KeychronK2 HE | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | May 2025 | August 2024 |
| Typing | ||
| Layout | Full size | Compact |
| Switches | Magnetic (Hall effect) | Magnetic (Hall effect) |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| Keys labelled for | Mac, Windows and more | Mac, Windows and more |
| Touch ID | No | No |
| Switches | Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Nebula (actuation 0.2–3.8 mm) or Keychron Ultra-fast Lime magnetic (actuation 0.2–3.3 mm) switches, both adjustable with 0.1 mm sensitivity; hot-swappable; TMR sensing | Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Nebula switches, in Version 1 (TMR sensors; takes only Gateron double-rail magnetic switches) or Version 2 (also takes Keychron Ultra-fast Lime magnetic switches); hot-swappable; actuation adjustable from 0.2 to 3.8 mm with 0.1 mm sensitivity |
| Keycaps | Cherry-profile double-shot PBT, shine-through (Standard Version); OSA-profile double-shot PBT, not shine-through (Special Edition) | Cherry-profile double-shot PBT, shine-through (Standard Version); OSA-profile double-shot PBT, not shine-through (Special Edition) |
| Layouts | 100%; ANSI (keychron.com); UK and German ISO (ISO Layout Collection; UK ISO Special Edition in white on keychron.uk) | 75%; ANSI (keychron.com); UK, German, Nordic and Swiss ISO (ISO Layout Collection; UK ISO on keychron.uk) |
| Backlight | North-facing RGB | North-facing RGB LEDs |
| Special keys | Rapid Trigger; four-in-one Dynamic Keystrokes; Last Keystroke Prioritization and Snap Click; N-key rollover wireless and wired | Rapid Trigger; four-in-one Dynamic Keystrokes; Last Keystroke Prioritization and Snap Click; gamepad analog mode; N-key rollover wireless and wired |
| Connections and battery | ||
| Connects by | Bluetooth, USB receiver and Cable | Bluetooth, USB receiver and Cable |
| Devices it switches between | 3 | 3 |
| Power | Rechargeable | Rechargeable |
| Battery life (maker's claim) | Up to 120 hours | Up to 110 hours |
| Receiver | 2.4 GHz USB receiver at 1,000 Hz polling; Bluetooth 5.2 at 125 Hz to up to three devices; USB-C wired at 1,000 Hz | 2.4 GHz USB receiver at 1,000 Hz polling; Bluetooth 5.2 at 125 Hz to up to three devices; USB-C wired at 1,000 Hz |
| Battery life detail | 4,000 mAh lithium-polymer battery; up to 120 hours (Keychron's lab tests; Keychron doesn't say with what backlight setting) | 4,000 mAh lithium-polymer battery; up to 110 hours (Keychron's lab tests; Keychron doesn't say with what backlight setting) |
| Works with | Windows, macOS and Linux | macOS, Windows and Linux |
| Software | QMK firmware; Keychron Launcher web app for actuation, Rapid Trigger, key remapping and lighting | QMK firmware; Keychron Launcher web app for actuation, Rapid Trigger, key remapping and lighting |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 1320 g | 980 g (better) |
| Width × depth × height | 440.2 × 129.2 × 40.3 mm | 316.4 × 126.7 × 40.7 mm |
| Size | 440.2 × 129.2 mm, about 1,320 g (Standard Version); 444.6 × 129.2 mm, about 1,310 g (Special Edition); 33.4 mm high at the front and 40.3 mm at the back with keycaps (32.94 and 39.52 mm on the Special Edition); typing angles of 3.5°, 7.7° and 11° | 316.4 × 126.7 mm, 980 g (Standard Version); 320.5 × 126.7 mm, 965 g (Special Edition); 30.2 mm high at the front and 40.7 mm at the back with keycaps; typing angles of 5°, 9.34° and 12.43° |
| Materials | Aluminium body (aluminium and wood on the Special Edition); aluminium plate; plate-mounted stabilisers | Aluminium body (aluminium and wood on the Special Edition); ABS bottom case; aluminium plate; screw-in PCB stabilisers; EVA foam, EPDM and PET films, silicone acoustic pad |
| Colours | Black (Standard Version); Black or White with wood sides (Special Edition) | Black (Standard Version); Black or White with wood sides (Special Edition) |
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