KBDFans Cat vs Keychron K12
Get the Keychron K12 for hot-swappable and media keys.
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Which one should you get?
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Keychron K12
Hot-swappable
Build quality in the top 25% of 60% boards under $50.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
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.
KBDFans Cat
Keychron K12
Hot-swappable
No
Yes
Switch changes without soldering
Backlight
None
RGB, north-facing
RGB for looks and low light rather than speed
Media keys
No
Yes
Mac & Windows
No
Yes
Released
2026
2021
- KBDFans Cat
- Keychron K12
- Performance
- 4358
- Build quality
- 5373
- Productivity
- 4168
- Customizability
- 4973
- Portability
- 6390
- Layout size: 60%
KBDFans Cat vs Keychron K12 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
6 of 18 specs differ
KBDFans Cat
Keychron K12
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Backlight
Mac & Windows
Released
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