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Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron C4 HE and Keychron Q16 HE and view their biggest differences. The detailed comparison table allows you to see all the essential features, specifications, and benefits of each keyboard at a glance. Whether you're looking for performance, value, or specific functionalities, this comparison tool helps you make an informed decision.

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Keychron C4 HE 8K Magnetic Switch Keyboard
91
Keychron Q16 HE 8K Magnetic Switch Keyboard

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4.1 (7)
  • Released in 2026
  • Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options
  • Available in a 100% layout
  • Built with the ANSI layout standard
  • Provides dedicated media keys
  • Includes screw-in stabilizers
  • Supports Wired, Wired only connectivity
  • Weighs about 970 g
  • Sized at 30 x 446 x 138 mm
  • Made with a Plastic case
  • Features PBT keycaps
  • Released in 2025
  • Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky, Magnetic switch options
  • Available in a 65% layout
  • Built with the ANSI, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO layout standard
  • Enables rapid trigger functionality
  • Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless, Wired only, connectivity
  • Weighs about 1060 g
  • Sized at 22 x 315 x 111 mm
  • Made with a Ceramic, Wood, Metal case
  • Features Ceramic keycaps
Scores
  • Performance: 89.2
  • Build Quality: 82.8
  • Productivity: 94.9
  • Customizability: 92.5
  • Portability: 45.1
Scores
  • Performance: 94.3
  • Build Quality: 87.2
  • Productivity: 84.1
  • Customizability: 92.5
  • Portability: 87.2
Name
Keychron C4 HE
Name
Keychron Q16 HE
Release year
2026
Release year
2025
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky, Magnetic
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
100%
Layout Size
65%
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Standard
ANSI, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO
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
Wired, Wired only
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless, Wired only,
Polling Rate
8000 Hz
Polling Rate
8000 Hz
Battery capacity
-
Battery capacity
-
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
Gasket Mount
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb, North-face
Backlight
 
Rgb, North-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Plastic
Case Material
Ceramic, Wood, Metal
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
Ceramic
Dimensions
30 x 446 x 138 mm
Dimensions
22 x 315 x 111 mm
Weight
970g
Weight
1060g
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