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Main differences	Released in 2026 Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky, Magnetic switch options Built with the ANSI layout standard Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style Weighs about 952 g Sized at 30 x 148 x 342 mm Made with a Plastic case Features PBT keycaps Offers Yes, Rgb, White, South-face, Rgb South-face, White South-face RGB lighting	Released in 2024 Has Linear, Magnetic switch options Built with the ISO, ISO-UK, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-CH, ISO-Nordic, ANSI, JIS layout standard Comes with a knob Provides dedicated media keys Features N-key rollover Includes screw-in stabilizers Uses a Tray Mount mounting style Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery Weighs about 1743 g Sized at 41 x 127 x 321 mm Made with a Aluminum, Wood, ABS, Resin case Features PBT, ABS, PC keycaps Offers Yes, Rgb, North-face, Rgb North-face, White, White North-face RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 88 Build Quality: 76.9 Productivity: 88.9 Customizability: 86.5 Portability: 77.2	Scores Performance: 93.1 Build Quality: 90.8 Productivity: 96.7 Customizability: 99.3 Portability: 81.2
Name	Name Keychron J12 HE	Name Keychron K2 HE
Release year	Release year 2026	Release year 2024
Switch Options	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky, Magnetic	Switch Options Linear, Magnetic
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 75%	Layout Size 75%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ISO, ISO-UK, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-CH, ISO-Nordic, ANSI, JIS
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, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate	Polling Rate 1000 Hz	Polling Rate 1000 Hz
Battery capacity	Battery capacity -	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 Gasket Mount	Mount Style Tray Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb, White, South-face, White South-face	Backlight Rgb, North-face, White
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material Plastic	Case Material Aluminum, Wood, ABS, Resin
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material PBT, ABS, PC
Dimensions	Dimensions 30 x 148 x 342 mm	Dimensions 41 x 127 x 321 mm
Weight	Weight 952g	Weight 1743g