Redragon ANTONIUM K745 Pro vs Keychron C2Wireless vs Switch Choice

Only the Redragon K745 Pro offers wireless connectivity. It supports Bluetooth 3.0/5.0 and a 2.4GHz wireless connection via an included nano receiver, in addition to a USB-C wired mode. The Keychron C2 is a wired-only keyboard.

Yes, both keyboards offer hot-swappable versions. The Redragon K745 Pro comes hot-swappable with its linear Mint Mambo switches. The Keychron C2 offers hot-swappable versions with either Gateron G Pro or Keychron Mechanical switches, and its socket is compatible with most 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style switches.

According to Keychron's product listing, the C2 is available with linear (Red), tactile (Brown), or clicky (Blue) switches. You can choose between Gateron G Pro Mechanical switches or Keychron Mechanical switches, both in hot-swappable and soldered variants.

Yes, Redragon states the K745 Pro has pro software support. The software allows you to design custom lighting modes and effects, and create macros with different keybindings or shortcuts.

The Redragon K745 Pro is explicitly built with multiple sound-absorbing layers. The vendor description lists five foams: 3.5mm PO foam, IXPE switch foam, a PET sound pad, bottom socket foam, and a silicone bottom pad, aimed at reducing hollow noise.

Yes. The Redragon K745 Pro uses round PBT keycaps, which are generally more resistant to wear and shine. The Keychron C2 uses double-shot ABS keycaps on its backlit versions, which have durable legends, and ABS keycaps on its non-backlit version.

Both keyboards list Mac support. The Keychron C2 specifically includes keycaps for both Windows and macOS layouts and has a dedicated Siri key. The Redragon K745 Pro also lists Mac/Win support in its features.

Yes, both feature RGB backlighting. However, the LED placement differs: the Redragon K745 Pro has south-facing LEDs, while the Keychron C2 has north-facing LEDs. This can affect compatibility with certain aftermarket keycap profiles.

The Redragon K745 Pro includes the keyboard, a user manual, a keycap and switch puller, a nano receiver, a USB-C cable, a sticker, and four extra Mint Mambo switches. The Keychron C2 includes the keyboard, a USB Type-C cable, a keycap puller, a switch puller (for hot-swappable versions only), and a user manual.

The Keychron C2 includes 12 multimedia keys for controlling media playback and system functions. The Redragon K745 Pro has four extra shortcut keys that can be defined via software, but its core feature list does not specify dedicated multimedia keys.

Both keyboards have a 1000 Hz polling rate, according to their specifications. This provides a 1ms report rate, which is standard for responsive gaming and general use.