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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Azio KB506 Vision vs Keychron K12

Get the Keychron K12 for media keys and usb-c.

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.

Azio KB506 Vision

Keychron K12

  • Backlight

    None

    RGB, north-facing

  • Media keys

    No

    Yes

  • Released

    2018

    2021

  • USB-C

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Azio KB506 Vision
  • Keychron K12
Performance
49
58
Build quality
53
74
Productivity
59
69
Customizability
53
74
Portability
53
90

What they share

  • Connection: Bluetooth, Wired
  • Hot-swappable
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From real owners

What owners say

Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.

Azio KB506 Vision

No owner reviews collected yet.

Keychron K12

4.8

192 owner reviews

Praise
“I have recently bought a Keychron K12, and I'm really satisfied with it. You can say that the build quality is high, and I love the sound of the switches.”
Artur L.Verified buyer· via Keychron
Critique
“Bought this in December 2023. The good first: - the typing experience is genuinely fantastic. The plastic case creates this resonant, almost bass-cabinet effect that makes every keystroke satisfying. - Gateron G Pro Red switches are solid as always. For pure…”
JahusVerified buyer· via Keychron

Full specs

Azio KB506 Vision vs Keychron K12 specs

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

4 of 20 specs differ

Azio KB506 Vision

Keychron K12

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Clicky, Linear, Tactile

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

—
Plate Mount, Tray Mount

Layout

Layout size

—
60%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Media keys

No
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, Wired
Bluetooth, Wired

Max polling rate

—
1,000 Hz

Battery

—
4,000 mAh

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

—
ABS, Aluminum, Plastic

Plate material

—
Plastic

Keycaps

—
ABS

Weight

1,060 g
—

Dimensions

25 x 198 x 465 mm
—

Backlight

None
RGB, north-facing

Firmware & software

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2018
2021

Where to buy

Compare prices

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

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • AzioUS

    In stock
    $38Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$38Visit
Keychron K124 stores
  • KeychronHK

    In stock
    $39Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$39Visit
  • MKUS

    Out of stock
    $89Visit
  • Keychron (DE)DE

    Out of stock
    $105Visit

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