Keychron J12 HE vs Q1 V2 SE
Get the Keychron J12 HE for hall effect and rapid trigger.
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.
Keychron J12 HE
Keychron Q1 V2 SE
Hall effect (magnetic)
Yes
No
Rapid trigger
Yes
No
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired
Case material
Plastic
Aluminum
Switch options
Clicky, Linear, Magnetic, Tactile
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
- Keychron J12 HE
- Keychron Q1 V2 SE
- Performance
- 8873
- Build quality
- 7684
- Productivity
- 8998
- Customizability
- 8694
- Portability
- 8068
- Layout size: 75%
- Hot-swappable
- QMK
- VIA
- Sound dampening
Keychron J12 HE vs Q1 V2 SE specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
10 of 26 specs differ
Keychron J12 HE
Keychron Q1 V2 SE
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Rapid trigger
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
QMK
VIA
Mac & Windows
Released
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