Compare Mechboards Gherkin Kit vs Keychron B2 Pro Differences Side by Side

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Main differences	Released in 2021 Available in a Numpad layout Built with the ANSI layout standard Offers Ortholinear ergonomics	Released in 2025 Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options Features a low-profile design Available in a 96% layout Built with the ISO, JIS, ANSI layout standard Offers Normal ergonomics Compatible with both Mac and Windows Provides dedicated media keys Connects via USB-C Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate Equipped with a 800 mAh battery Weighs about 585 g Sized at 5 x 96 x 5 mm Made with a Plastic, ABS case Features ABS keycaps
Score	Scores Performance: 42.8 Build Quality: 53.6 Productivity: 44.9 Customizability: 49.7 Portability: 62.8	Scores Performance: 49 Build Quality: 42.8 Productivity: 68.1 Customizability: 46.2 Portability: 51.5
Name	Name Mechboards Gherkin Kit	Name Keychron B2 Pro
Release year	Release year 2021	Release year 2025
Switch Options	Switch Options -	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Low Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size Numpad	Layout Size 96%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ISO, JIS, ANSI
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Ortholinear	Layout Ergonomics Normal
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support	Display Support
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate	Polling Rate -	Polling Rate 1000 Hz
Battery capacity	Battery capacity -	Battery capacity 800 mAh
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style -	Mount Style -
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight	Backlight
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material -	Case Material Plastic, ABS
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material -	Keycaps Material ABS
Dimensions	Dimensions -	Dimensions 5 x 96 x 5 mm
Weight	Weight -	Weight 585g