Keychron K2 vs Keychron K5 SE
Keychron K5 SE offers more keys for full-layout workflows, while Keychron K2 trims the footprint.
Detailed comparison
Spec-by-spec breakdown — differences highlighted in cyan.
| Spec | Keychron K2 | Keychron K5 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Keychron K2 | Keychron K5 SE |
| Brand | Keychron | Keychron |
| Price range | $84.99 – $119.99 | $84.99 |
| Community score | — | — |
| Form factor | 75% | Full-size (100%) |
| Key count | 84 | 104 |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Supported switch pins | 3 | 3, 5 |
| Case material | — | — |
| Plate material | — | — |
| Mounting style | Tray mount | — |
| Connectivity | Wired USB-C, Bluetooth (5.0+) | Wired USB-C, Bluetooth (5.0+) |
| RGB lighting | Yes | Yes |
| Layouts supported | — | ISO DE |
| QMK support | No | — |
| VIA support | No | — |
| Weight (g) | — | — |
| Polling rate (Hz) | — | — |
Name
- Keychron K2
- Keychron K2
- Keychron K5 SE
- Keychron K5 SE
Brand
- Keychron K2
- Keychron
- Keychron K5 SE
- Keychron
Price range
- Keychron K2
- $84.99 – $119.99
- Keychron K5 SE
- $84.99
Community score
Form factor
- Keychron K2
- 75%
- Keychron K5 SE
- Full-size (100%)
Key count
Hot-swap
- Keychron K2
- Yes
Supported switch pins
- Keychron K5 SE
- 3, 5
Case material
Plate material
Mounting style
- Keychron K2
- Tray mount
Connectivity
- Keychron K2
- Wired USB-C, Bluetooth (5.0+)
- Keychron K5 SE
- Wired USB-C, Bluetooth (5.0+)
RGB lighting
- Keychron K2
- Yes
Layouts supported
- Keychron K5 SE
- ISO DE
QMK support
VIA support
Weight (g)
Polling rate (Hz)
Which should you buy?
Keychron K5 SE offers more keys for full-layout workflows, while Keychron K2 trims the footprint.
Pick Keychron K2 if
From $84.99
- You want a 75% layout
Pick Keychron K5 SE if
From $84.99
- You want a full-size (100%) layout
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