Fl·esports OG87 vs Keychron K2 HE
Choose the K2 HE for magnetic-switch features and configuration options, or the OG87 for its retro look and standard linear switches.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Fl·esports OG87
Build quality in the top 40% of 80% boards under $150.
- 80% ANSI layout with standard linear switches.
- Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired USB-C connectivity.
- PBT keycaps and aluminum case.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
- No numpad.
Get the
Keychron K2 HE
Hall effect
Build quality in the top 5% of 75% boards under $150.
- 75% layout with ANSI, JIS, and multiple ISO layout options.
- Magnetic switches with adjustable actuation and Rapid Trigger.
- 1000 Hz polling rate over wired and 2.4 GHz connections.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
- No numpad.
Choose the Keychron K2 HE if you want magnetic switches, adjustable actuation, Rapid Trigger, and deeper key-mapping options. Pick the Fl·esports OG87 if you prefer standard linear switches, a retro-themed 80% ANSI layout, and the lower listed weight. Check the K2 HE’s magnetic-switch and keycap compatibility rules before planning a switch or keycap swap.
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.
Fl·esports OG87
Keychron K2 HE
Layout size
80%
75%
Hall effect (magnetic)
No
Yes
Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing
Rapid trigger
No
Yes
Faster resets help in games and not in normal typing
Case material
Aluminum
ABS, Aluminum, Resin, Wood
Switch options
Linear
Linear, Magnetic
- Fl·esports OG87
- Keychron K2 HE
- Performance
- 6593
- Build quality
- 6291
- Productivity
- 7897
- Customizability
- 6398
- Portability
- 7781
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Battery: 4,000 mAh
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The K2 HE leads for gaming, office work, programming, modding, and content creation on the strength of its magnetic-switch controls and configuration features. The OG87 is the lighter option according to the listed weights, which may suit buyers who carry a keyboard. The K2 HE has a smaller footprint, but its listed weight is higher. Layout choice also matters: the K2 HE has several ISO options, while the OG87 is ANSI only.
Pick the Keychron K2 HE
- The K2 HE has magnetic switches, adjustable actuation from 0.2 to 3.8 mm, and Rapid Trigger.
- It supports a 1000 Hz polling rate over wired and 2.4 GHz connections.
- The OG87 offers linear switches and three connection modes, but its listed features do not include magnetic actuation controls.
Fl·esports OG87 vs Keychron K2 HE specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
17 of 29 specs differ
Fl·esports OG87
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
ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Fl·esports OG87
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Keychron K2 HE
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-CH
In stockShips to you
Input Gear
ISO-DE
Out of stockShips to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-CH
In stockDoes not ship to you
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Fl·esports OG87 vs Keychron K2 HE: your questions
The OG87 is an 80% ANSI keyboard with linear switches, while the K2 HE is a 75% keyboard with magnetic switches. The K2 HE adds adjustable actuation, Rapid Trigger, and QMK support.
The K2 HE has magnetic switches, adjustable actuation from 0.2 to 3.8 mm, and Rapid Trigger. It also lists a 1000 Hz polling rate for wired and 2.4 GHz connections.
No. The K2 HE’s compatibility rules specify magnetic switches only, so standard MX switches will not fit. Check switch-version compatibility before buying replacement magnetic switches.
The OG87 is listed as ANSI, and its compatibility rules say ISO layouts are not offered. The K2 HE has ANSI, JIS, and multiple ISO layout options.
Yes, the K2 HE lists both QMK and VIA support. Keychron also describes using the Launcher web app for key remapping and macros.
The K2 HE has the smaller listed footprint, at about 321 x 127 mm. The OG87 measures about 468 x 169 mm.
The OG87 is listed at 1200g, while the K2 HE is listed at 1743g. The K2 HE is smaller in footprint, but the OG87 has the lower listed weight.
Both keyboards list Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz connectivity, as well as wired operation. The OG87 vendor description also says the 2.4 GHz receiver stores in a compartment at the side of the keyboard.
Keychron lists up to 110 hours of wireless working time for the K2 HE. Actual battery life may vary with use, according to the product description.
The K2 HE has north-facing LEDs, and its compatibility rules warn that Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing. Consider that limitation before choosing replacement keycaps.
Yes, the OG87 is listed as hot-swappable, and the vendor describes a full-key hot-swappable design. Its stock switches are described as linear Kailh MX Ice variants.
The K2 HE is the clearer fit if you want QMK, VIA, and Launcher-based remapping and macros. The OG87 lists Mac/Windows support and hot-swappable sockets, but not those configuration features.
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