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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 23, 2026

KBParadise V80 V2 vs Keychron J4

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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.

KBParadise V80 V2

Keychron J4

  • Case material

    ABS, Polycarbonate

    ABS

  • QMK

    No

    Yes

  • VIA

    No

    Yes

  • Keycaps

    ABS, PBT, PC, POM

    PBT

  • Backlight

    White, south-facing

    RGB, north-facing

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • KBParadise V80 V2
  • Keychron J4
Performance
59
82
Build quality
52
71
Productivity
59
89
Customizability
60
89
Portability
56
73

What they share

  • Layout size: 80%
  • Hot-swappable
  • Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
  • Switch options: Clicky, Linear, Tactile
  • Sound dampening
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Full specs

KBParadise V80 V2 vs Keychron J4 specs

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

7 of 25 specs differ

KBParadise V80 V2

Keychron J4

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Clicky, Linear, Tactile

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Plate Mount
—

Sound dampening

Yes
Yes

Layout

Layout size

80%
80%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Media keys

Yes
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

—
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Max polling rate

1,000 Hz
1,000 Hz

Battery

—
4,000 mAh

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

ABS, Polycarbonate
ABS

Plate material

—
Steel

Keycaps

ABS, PBT, PC, POM
PBT

Weight

—
870 g

Dimensions

—
38 x 366 x 138 mm

Typing angle

—
10°

Backlight

White, south-facing
RGB, north-facing

Firmware & software

QMK

No
Yes

VIA

No
Yes

N-key rollover

Yes
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2023
2025

Where to buy

Compare prices

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

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • MKUS

    In stock
    $75Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$75Visit
Keychron J43 stores
  • KeychronHK

    In stock
    $59Visit
  • Keychron (DE)DE

    In stock
    $98Visit
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