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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Redragon K628 Pollux vs Keychron K12

What actually differs

The differences that matter

Skip the 40-row spec sheet. These are the specs that change how each board feels, sounds, and fits your desk.

Redragon K628 Pollux

Keychron K12

  • Layout size

    75%

    60%

  • Connection

    Wired

    Bluetooth, Wired

  • Case material

    Plastic

    ABS, Aluminum, Plastic

  • Switch options

    Linear

    Clicky, Linear, Tactile

  • Mount style

    Bottom Mount

    Plate Mount, Tray Mount

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Redragon K628 Pollux
  • Keychron K12
Performance
79
58
Build quality
57
74
Productivity
62
69
Customizability
59
74
Portability
61
90

What they share

  • Hot-swappable
  • Keycaps: ABS
See every spec side by side

From real owners

What owners say

Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.

Redragon K628 Pollux

No owner reviews collected yet.

Keychron K12

4.8

192 owner reviews

Praise
“I have recently bought a Keychron K12, and I'm really satisfied with it. You can say that the build quality is high, and I love the sound of the switches.”
Artur L.Verified buyer· via Keychron
Critique
“Bought this in December 2023. The good first: - the typing experience is genuinely fantastic. The plastic case creates this resonant, almost bass-cabinet effect that makes every keystroke satisfying. - Gateron G Pro Red switches are solid as always. For pure…”
JahusVerified buyer· via Keychron

Full specs

Redragon K628 Pollux vs Keychron K12 specs

Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.

10 of 20 specs differ

Redragon K628 Pollux

Keychron K12

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear
Clicky, Linear, Tactile

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Bottom Mount
Plate Mount, Tray Mount

Layout

Layout size

75%
60%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Media keys

No
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Bluetooth, Wired

Max polling rate

—
1,000 Hz

Battery

Wired only
4,000 mAh

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Plastic
ABS, Aluminum, Plastic

Plate material

—
Plastic

Keycaps

ABS
ABS

Weight

470 g
—

Backlight

RGB
RGB, north-facing

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2023
2021

Where to buy

Compare prices

Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • RedragonCN

    In stock
    $42Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    Visit
Keychron K124 stores
  • KeychronHK

    In stock
    $39Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$39Visit
  • MKUS

    Out of stock
    $89Visit
  • Keychron (DE)DE

    Out of stock
    $105Visit

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