Compare Royal Kludge C98 HE vs Keychron C2 Pro Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Royal Kludge C98 HE and Keychron C2 Pro and view their biggest differences. The detailed comparison table allows you to see all the essential features, specifications, and benefits of each keyboard at a glance. Whether you're looking for performance, value, or specific functionalities, this comparison tool helps you make an informed decision.

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Main differences	Released in 2025 Has Magnetic switch options Available in a 96% layout Built with the ANSI layout standard Comes with a knob Utilizes Hall effect sensors Enables rapid trigger functionality Weighs about 1200 g Sized at 41 x 409 x 140 mm Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting	Released in 2023 Has Tactile, Linear, Clicky switch options Available in a 100% layout Built with the ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO, ANSI layout standard Supports QMK firmware Supports VIA configuration Features N-key rollover Includes screw-in stabilizers Uses a Tray Mount mounting style Weighs about 975 g Sized at 28 x 130 x 436 mm Made with a Plastic, ABS case Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face, White, White South-face RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 95.1 Build Quality: 52.2 Productivity: 84.2 Customizability: 67.9 Portability: 45.2	Scores Performance: 90.1 Build Quality: 81.4 Productivity: 94.5 Customizability: 89 Portability: 45
Name	Name Royal Kludge C98 HE	Name Keychron C2 Pro
Release year	Release year 2025	Release year 2023
Switch Options	Switch Options Magnetic	Switch Options Tactile, Linear, Clicky
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 96%	Layout Size 100%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO, ANSI
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Normal
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support	Display Support
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection Wired, Wired only	Connection Wired, Wired only
Polling Rate	Polling Rate 8000 Hz	Polling Rate 8000 Hz;1000 Hz
Battery capacity	Battery capacity -	Battery capacity -
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style -	Mount Style Tray Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb, South-face	Backlight Rgb, South-face, White, White South-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material -	Case Material Plastic, ABS
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions 41 x 409 x 140 mm	Dimensions 28 x 130 x 436 mm
Weight	Weight 1200g	Weight 975g