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Jamesdonkey RS2 4.0 vs Keychron V4 Max

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What actually differs

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.

Jamesdonkey RS2 4.0

Keychron V4 Max

  • Layout size

    96%

    60%

  • Case material

    Aluminum

    ABS, Plastic

  • Switch options

    Linear

    Clicky, Linear, Tactile

  • Weight

    1,150 g

    645 g

  • VIA

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Jamesdonkey RS2 4.0
  • Keychron V4 Max
Performance
58
79
Build quality
71
86
Productivity
93
95
Customizability
82
96
Portability
53
88

What they share

  • Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
  • Hot-swappable
  • Battery: 4,000 mAh
  • Mount style: Gasket Mount
  • Knob
  • QMK
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Full specs

Jamesdonkey RS2 4.0 vs Keychron V4 Max specs

Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.

10 of 27 specs differ

Jamesdonkey RS2 4.0

Keychron V4 Max

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear
Clicky, Linear, Tactile

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
Yes

Screw-in stabilizers

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

96%
60%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

Yes
Yes

Display

None
None

Media keys

Yes
No

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Max polling rate

—
1,000 Hz

Battery

4,000 mAh
4,000 mAh

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
ABS, Plastic

Plate material

—
Polycarbonate, Steel

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Weight

1,150 g
645 g

Dimensions

34 x 405 x 138 mm
28 x 123 x 305 mm

Typing angle

—
4°

Backlight

RGB
RGB, south-facing

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
Yes

VIA

No
Yes

N-key rollover

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2024
2024

Where to buy

Compare prices

Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • MechkeysCN

    In stock
    $99Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$99Visit
  • WhatGeekCN

    Out of stock
    $108Visit
  • KeychronHK

    In stock
    $84Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$84Visit
  • Keychron (DE)DE

    Out of stock
    $115Visit

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