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JAMESDONKEY S2 Low Profile Wireless Mechanical Keyboard
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4.5 (2)
  • Released in 2023
  • Has Tactile switch options
  • Built with the ANSI layout standard
  • Equipped with a 3000 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 600 g
  • Made with a Aluminum case
  • Offers Yes, White RGB lighting
  • Released in 2024
  • Has Tactile, Linear, Clicky switch options
  • Supports hot-swappable switches
  • Built with the ISO, ANSI layout standard
  • Comes with a knob
  • Provides dedicated media keys
  • Connects via USB-C
  • Supports QMK firmware
  • Supports VIA configuration
  • Features N-key rollover
  • Uses a PCB Mount mounting style
  • Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate
  • Equipped with a 2000 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 750 g
  • Sized at 27 x 119 x 387 mm
  • Made with a ABS, Aluminum case
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, White, North-face, Rgb North-face, White North-face RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 52.4
  • Build Quality: 56.2
  • Productivity: 61.4
  • Customizability: 46.9
  • Portability: 48.4
Scores
  • Performance: 83.8
  • Build Quality: 81.8
  • Productivity: 93.2
  • Customizability: 93
  • Portability: 54.7
Name
Jamesdonkey S2
Name
Keychron K17 Max
Release year
2023
Release year
2024
Switch Options
Tactile
Switch Options
Tactile, Linear, Clicky
Profile
Low Profile
Profile
Low Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
96%
Layout Size
96%
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Standard
ISO, ANSI
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
3000 mAh
Battery capacity
2000 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
-
Mount Style
PCB Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
White
Backlight
 
Rgb, White, North-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Aluminum
Case Material
ABS, Aluminum
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
PBT
Dimensions
-
Dimensions
27 x 119 x 387 mm
Weight
600g
Weight
750g
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