AULA F75 vs Keychron K2 MaxGasket vs QMK
Choose the AULA F75 for its gasket mount and media knob, or the Keychron K2 Max for QMK/VIA customization, an aluminum case option, and ISO layouts.
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4.5 (510)4.5 · 510 reviews
from$42at Epomaker
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4.5 (2)4.5 · 2 reviews
from$94at Keychron
Which one should you get?
Get the
AULA F75
Gasket
Build quality in the top 30% of 75% boards under $50.
- Gasket-mounted construction for a softer keystroke feel, according to the vendor description.
- Media knob for volume adjustments or media playback.
- Vendor-described WIN + CAPS shortcut for switching between gaming and office modes.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
Get the
Keychron K2 Max
QMK
Build quality in the top 10% of 75% boards under $100.
- QMK and VIA support for key remapping, macros, and shortcuts.
- An aluminum case option, with a steel plate and IXPE, PET, and EPDM acoustic foam layers described by Keychron.
- ANSI and several ISO layout options, including German, UK, Nordic, and Swiss variants.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Get the AULA F75 if its gasket mount, media knob, and office-mode shortcut matter more to you. Choose the Keychron K2 Max for QMK/VIA customization, aluminum-case and acoustic-foam options, or ISO layout availability, features the F75 does not list. If shine-through keycap legends are important, both boards' south-facing LED configurations have a stated limitation.
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.
AULA F75
Keychron K2 Max
Case material
Plastic
ABS, Aluminum
Switch options
Linear, Silent
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Mount style
Gasket Mount
PCB Mount, Plate Mount
Knob
Yes
No
Weight
1,023 g
940 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
- AULA F75
- Keychron K2 Max
- Performance
- 8181
- Build quality
- 7685
- Productivity
- 9395
- Customizability
- 8291
- Portability
- 8379
- Layout size: 75%
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Battery: 4,000 mAh
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
For gaming, the shared 1000 Hz polling rate and wireless options make the choice closer than their construction differences suggest. The F75 has the clearer convenience edge for office and media-focused use with its knob and described mode toggle. Programming and modding lean toward the K2 Max because it explicitly supports QMK/VIA and a wider range of layouts. For travel, compare the listed dimensions and weight against your packing needs, since the F75 is lighter by listed weight but the measurements are formatted differently.
It's a tie
- Both list a 1000 Hz polling rate and N-key rollover.
- Both support 2.4 GHz wireless and wired connections.
- The F75 has a gasket mount, while the K2 Max specifies a steel plate and acoustic foam layers, offering different typing constructions.
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
AULA F75
510 owner reviews
“Works exactly as intended and still works as new. The 2.4 GHz Receiver doesn't communicate correctly and isn't reliable but on BT and Cable it works perfectly”
“I made an order for EPOMAKER x AULA 75 with express shipping on 27/1/24. Emailed the team TWICE. Now its 19/3/24, and i still dont have the item. Very poor service”
Keychron K2 Max
2 owner reviews
“Négatif: Le temps de livraison et la clareté des infos”
AULA F75 vs Keychron K2 Max specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
11 of 27 specs differ
AULA F75
Keychron K2 Max
Switch options
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.
AULA F75
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Keychron K2 Max
- Go to Keychron
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW
In stockShips to you
- Go to Keychron (DE)
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-SW
Out of stockDoes not ship to you
AULA F75 vs Keychron K2 Max: your questions
Both list a 1000 Hz polling rate, N-key rollover, and 2.4 GHz connectivity. The F75 has a gasket mount, while the K2 Max describes a steel plate and acoustic foam layers, so choose based on the construction and typing feel you prefer.
Yes, the AULA F75 lists knob support and multimedia keys. Its vendor description says the knob can control volume or media playback.
Yes, the K2 Max lists QMK and VIA support. Keychron says its Launcher web app can be used to customize keys, macros, and shortcuts.
The Keychron K2 Max lists ANSI, ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, and ISO-SW layouts. The AULA F75 is listed as ANSI, and its compatibility details say ISO variants are not offered.
Both list hot-swap support. Keychron specifies that the hot-swappable K2 Max version works with 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style switches.
The Keychron K2 Max is the stronger fit for users who want QMK/VIA key remapping, macros, or shortcuts. The F75 also has hot-swap support, but QMK and VIA are not listed for it.
The F75's compatibility details warn that north-facing LEDs can interfere with Cherry-profile keycaps. Keychron says the K2 Max's south-facing RGB avoids interference with Cherry-profile alternatives, though its compatibility details warn that some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Both list Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity, as well as wired USB-C. Both also list a 4000mAh battery.
The Keychron K2 Max has an aluminum case option, and its metadata also lists ABS as a case material. The AULA F75 lists a plastic case.
The AULA F75 is listed at 1023g, while the Keychron K2 Max is listed at 940g. The K2 Max is lighter by the listed weights.
Both have south-facing LED configurations, and both have a stated warning that some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED or that shine-through legends may stay dark. The F75 also lists north-facing LEDs, which its compatibility notes say can interfere with Cherry-profile keycaps.
The Keychron K2 Max is listed with linear, tactile, and clicky switch types. The AULA F75 is listed with silent and linear switch types.
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