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  • Released in 2026
  • Built with the ISO-DE, ANSI, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO layout standard
  • Comes with a knob
  • Made with a Aluminum case
  • Offers Yes, White RGB lighting
  • 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
  • Compatible with both Mac and Windows
  • Connects via USB-C
  • Utilizes Hall effect sensors
  • Supports QMK firmware
  • Supports VIA configuration
  • Enables rapid trigger functionality
  • Has built-in sound dampening
  • Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style
  • Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless, Wired only, connectivity
  • Runs at a 8000 Hz polling rate
  • Weighs about 1060 g
  • Sized at 22 x 315 x 111 mm
  • Made with a Ceramic, Wood, Metal case
  • Features Ceramic keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, North-face, Rgb North-face RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 46.3
  • Build Quality: 66.9
  • Productivity: 46.2
  • Customizability: 67.8
  • Portability: 41.8
Scores
  • Performance: 94.3
  • Build Quality: 87
  • Productivity: 83.7
  • Customizability: 92.3
  • Portability: 87
Name
Keychron
Name
Keychron Q16 HE
Release year
2026
Release year
2025
Switch Options
-
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky, Magnetic
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
Unknown
Layout Size
65%
Layout Standard
ISO-DE, ANSI, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO
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
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless, Wired only,
Polling Rate
-
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
-
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
White
Backlight
 
Rgb, North-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Aluminum
Case Material
Ceramic, Wood, Metal
Keycaps Material
-
Keycaps Material
Ceramic
Dimensions
-
Dimensions
22 x 315 x 111 mm
Weight
-
Weight
1060g
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