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DOIO KB16 vs Keychron K12

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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.

DOIO KB16

Keychron K12

  • Layout size

    Macropad

    60%

  • Connection

    Wired

    Bluetooth, Wired

  • Case material

    Acrylic, Aluminum

    ABS, Aluminum, Plastic

  • Mount style

    Gasket Mount

    Plate Mount, Tray Mount

  • Knob

    Yes

    No

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • DOIO KB16
  • Keychron K12
Performance
67
58
Build quality
86
74
Productivity
76
69
Customizability
89
74
Portability
67
90

What they share

  • Hot-swappable
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From real owners

What owners say

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

DOIO KB16

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

DOIO KB16 vs Keychron K12 specs

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

13 of 22 specs differ

DOIO KB16

Keychron K12

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Clicky, Linear, Tactile

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
Plate Mount, Tray Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

Macropad
60%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

Yes
No

Display

OLED
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

Acrylic, Aluminum
ABS, Aluminum, Plastic

Plate material

FR4
Plastic

Keycaps

—
ABS

Backlight

RGB, north-facing
RGB, north-facing

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
No

VIA

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2025
2021

Where to buy

Compare prices

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

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

DOIO KB162 stores
  • MKUS

    In stock
    $79Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$79Visit
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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