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[Group-Buy] Notfromsam S46 R3 - Barebones Keyboard Kit
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Keychron K2 HE Wireless Magnetic Switch Custom Keyboard

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4.6 (69)
  • Released in 2026
  • Available in a 40% layout
  • Built with the ANSI layout standard
  • Uses a Top Mount mounting style
  • Weighs about 600 g
  • Sized at 28 x 264 x 98 mm
  • Made with a Aluminum, Polycarbonate, Copper case
  • Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting
  • Released in 2024
  • Has Linear, Magnetic switch options
  • Available in a 75% layout
  • Built with the ANSI, ISO, ISO-UK, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-CH, ISO-Nordic, JIS layout standard
  • Comes with a knob
  • Compatible with both Mac and Windows
  • Provides dedicated media keys
  • Connects via USB-C
  • Utilizes Hall effect sensors
  • Supports QMK firmware
  • Features N-key rollover
  • Enables rapid trigger functionality
  • Includes screw-in stabilizers
  • Uses a Tray Mount mounting style
  • Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate
  • Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 1743 g
  • Sized at 30 x 127 x 41 mm
  • Made with a Aluminum, Wood, ABS, Resin case
  • Features PBT, ABS, PC keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, North-face, Rgb North-face, White, White North-face RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 62.2
  • Build Quality: 81.2
  • Productivity: 60
  • Customizability: 80.2
  • Portability: 80.1
Scores
  • Performance: 93.3
  • Build Quality: 90.8
  • Productivity: 96.9
  • Customizability: 99.6
  • Portability: 81.3
Name
sam Notfromsam S46 R3
Name
Keychron K2 HE
Release year
2026
Release year
2024
Switch Options
-
Switch Options
Linear, Magnetic
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
40%
Layout Size
75%
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Standard
ANSI, ISO, ISO-UK, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-CH, ISO-Nordic, JIS
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Knob Support
 
Knob Support
 
Display Support
 
Display Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
USB-C
 
USB-C
 
USB passthrough
 
USB passthrough
 
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate
-
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Battery capacity
-
Battery capacity
4000 mAh
Hall Effect Support
 
Hall Effect Support
 
QMK Support
 
QMK Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIAL Support
 
VIAL Support
 
N-Key Rollover
 
N-Key Rollover
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Mount Style
Top Mount
Mount Style
Tray Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb
Backlight
 
Rgb, North-face, White
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Aluminum, Polycarbonate, Copper
Case Material
Aluminum, Wood, ABS, Resin
Keycaps Material
-
Keycaps Material
PBT, ABS, PC
Dimensions
28 x 264 x 98 mm
Dimensions
30 x 127 x 41 mm
Weight
600g
Weight
1743g
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