Endgame Gear KB65HE vs Keychron K2 HE
Get the KB65HE for its compact 65% layout and CNC-machined aluminum case, or the K2 HE for wireless Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz, a 75% layout, and QMK support.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Endgame Gear KB65HE
polling rate
Build quality in the top 30% of 65% boards under $50.
- CNC-machined aluminum case with an aluminum plate.
- Compact 65% layout for a smaller keyboard footprint.
- Vendor-listed actuation adjustment from 0.1 to 4 mm.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
- 65% layout. No function row and no numpad.
Get the
Keychron K2 HE
Build quality in the top 5% of 75% boards under $150.
- Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity, alongside wired USB-C.
- 75% layout with ISO variants listed, including ISO-UK and ISO-DE.
- QMK and VIA support, plus Keychron-described remapping and macro options.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
- No numpad.
Choose the KB65HE for a compact 65% wired keyboard with a CNC-machined aluminum case and vendor-listed 0.1 to 4 mm actuation adjustment. Choose the K2 HE if you want Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz, a 75% layout, QMK and VIA support, or its additional gaming input features. Both require compatible magnetic switches rather than standard MX switches.
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.
Endgame Gear KB65HE
Keychron K2 HE
Layout size
65%
75%
Connection
Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Max polling rate
8,000 Hz
1,000 Hz
Higher polling helps competitive FPS and does nothing for typing
Case material
Aluminum
ABS, Aluminum, Resin, Wood
Switch options
Magnetic
Linear, Magnetic
- Endgame Gear KB65HE
- Keychron K2 HE
- Performance
- 9693
- Build quality
- 7791
- Productivity
- 7997
- Customizability
- 7898
- Portability
- 7681
- Hall effect (magnetic)
- Rapid trigger
- Hot-swappable
- Sound dampening
- Plate material: Aluminum
What will you mostly use it for?
The K2 HE leads for office work, programming, travel, modding, and content creation, largely because it combines wireless connections with a 75% layout and QMK support. Its additional gaming controls also give it the edge for players who want features beyond Rapid Trigger. The KB65HE is the more compact wired option, and its CNC-machined aluminum case is a distinguishing build feature. Both are magnetic-switch boards, so switch compatibility should be checked before buying.
Pick the Keychron K2 HE
- Both boards have Hall Effect switches and Rapid Trigger.
- The K2 HE adds Last Key Priority, Snap Click, Dynamic Keystrokes, and Analog Mode.
- Its 2.4 GHz connection is listed with a 1000 Hz polling rate.
Endgame Gear KB65HE vs Keychron K2 HE specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
16 of 29 specs differ
Endgame Gear KB65HE
Keychron K2 HE
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Rapid trigger
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Endgame Gear KB65HE
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Keychron K2 HE
- Go to Input Gear
Input Gear
ISO-DE
Out of stockShips to you
- Go to Keychron
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-CH
Out of stockShips to you
- Go to Keychron (DE)
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-CH
In stockDoes not ship to you
Endgame Gear KB65HE vs Keychron K2 HE: your questions
The KB65HE is a wired 65% keyboard, while the K2 HE is a 75% keyboard with Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired connectivity. The K2 HE also supports QMK and VIA.
Yes. Its listed connections are Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired USB-C. Keychron specifies 1000 Hz polling in wired and 2.4 GHz modes.
No wireless connection is listed for the KB65HE, and its metadata specifies wired-only connectivity. Its interface is USB-C.
Yes, both are listed with Hall Effect or magnetic switches and Rapid Trigger. The KB65HE vendor description names Gateron KS-37B switches, while Keychron names its double-rail magnetic switches for the K2 HE.
No. Both keyboards are specified for magnetic switches only, and standard MX switches will not fit. Keychron further specifies that the K2 HE supports its Gateron double-rail magnetic switches.
The K2 HE supports QMK and VIA, according to its product metadata. The KB65HE listing identifies both QMK and VIA compatibility as unavailable.
The KB65HE has a 65% ANSI layout, with no function row or numpad. The K2 HE has a 75% layout and is listed in ANSI, ISO variants, and JIS.
The K2 HE has north-facing LEDs, and its compatibility guidance warns that Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing. Check keycap clearance before choosing that profile.
Both have Hall Effect switches and Rapid Trigger. The K2 HE additionally lists Last Key Priority, Snap Click, Dynamic Keystrokes, and Analog Mode.
Yes. Its vendor description says the actuation point can be adjusted from 0.1 to 4 mm. The K2 HE's product description lists an adjustment range of 0.2 to 3.8 mm.
The K2 HE metadata lists a 4000mAh battery. Its vendor page gives wireless working time of up to 110 hours with the backlight off, noting that results can vary with use.
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