Compare Keychron J1 vs K4 HE Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron J1 and Keychron K4 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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Rating	3.0 stars (5 reviews)	4.3 stars (21 reviews)
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Main differences	Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options Features a low-profile design Available in a 75% layout Built with the ANSI layout standard Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity Equipped with a 2000 mAh battery Weighs about 661 g Sized at 23 x 327 x 144 mm Made with a ABS case Offers Yes, Rgb, White, North-face, Rgb North-face, White North-face RGB lighting	Has Magnetic, Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options Available in a 96% layout Built with the ISO, ISO-UK, ISO-DE, ISO-CH, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ANSI, ISO-SW, ISO-Nordic layout standard Utilizes Hall effect sensors Enables rapid trigger functionality Includes screw-in stabilizers Uses a Tray Mount mounting style Supports Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless, 2.4 GHz connectivity Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery Weighs about 1090 g Sized at 31 x 126 x 373 mm Made with a Plastic, Aluminum, ABS, Wood case Offers Yes, Rgb, North-face, Rgb North-face RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 81.9 Build Quality: 71 Productivity: 89.3 Customizability: 86.7 Portability: 80	Scores Performance: 92.3 Build Quality: 87 Productivity: 94 Customizability: 89.8 Portability: 56.1
Name	Name Keychron J1	Name Keychron K4 HE
Release year	Release year 2025	Release year 2025
Switch Options	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky	Switch Options Magnetic, Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Profile	Profile Low Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 75%	Layout Size 96%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ISO, ISO-UK, ISO-DE, ISO-CH, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ANSI, ISO-SW, ISO-Nordic
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Normal
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support	Display Support
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless	Connection Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless, 2.4 GHz
Polling Rate	Polling Rate 1000 Hz	Polling Rate 1000 Hz
Battery capacity	Battery capacity 2000 mAh	Battery capacity 4000 mAh
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style -	Mount Style Tray Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb, White, North-face	Backlight Rgb, North-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material ABS	Case Material Plastic, Aluminum, ABS, Wood
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions 23 x 327 x 144 mm	Dimensions 31 x 126 x 373 mm
Weight	Weight 661g	Weight 1090g