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Double shell DS102i vs Keychron C2

Get the Keychron C2 for hot-swappable.

Keychron C2 Wired Mechanical Keyboard

Hot-swappable

Keychron C2

4.8 · 214 reviews

from$43

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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.

Double shell DS102i

Keychron C2

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Wired

  • Hot-swappable

    No

    Yes

  • Low profile

    Yes

    No

  • Case material

    Aluminum

    ABS, Plastic

  • Switch options

    Linear, Tactile

    Clicky, Linear, Tactile

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Double shell DS102i
  • Keychron C2
Performance
46
66
Build quality
42
63
Productivity
51
77
Customizability
50
76
Portability
49
48

What they share

  • Layout size: 100%
See every spec side by side

From real owners

What owners say

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

Double shell DS102i

No owner reviews collected yet.

Keychron C2

4.8

214 owner reviews

Praise
“really liking this keyboard. the only problem is the "screen capture" key isn't working and i cant find a way to program it .... well at list an simple one :)”
Amit R.Verified buyer· via Keychron

Full specs

Double shell DS102i vs Keychron C2 specs

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

10 of 17 specs differ

Double shell DS102i

Keychron C2

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear, Tactile
Clicky, Linear, Tactile

Hot-swappable

No
Yes

Mount style

—
Tray Mount

Low profile

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

100%
100%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Media keys

No
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired

Max polling rate

—
1,000 Hz

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
ABS, Plastic

Keycaps

PBT
ABS

Backlight

RGB
RGB, north-facing

Firmware & software

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2023
2020

Where to buy

Compare prices

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

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • MechkeysCN

    In stock
    $119Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$119Visit
Keychron C23 stores
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    Visit
  • KeychronHK

    Out of stock
    $43Visit
  • Keychron (DE)DE

    Out of stock
    $101Visit

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