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 V1 HE
Case material
Plastic
ABS
Switch options
Clicky, Linear, Magnetic, Tactile
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Weight
952 g
1,031 g
Backlight
RGB, south-facing
RGB, north-facing
N-key rollover
No
Yes
- Keychron J12 HE
- Keychron V1 HE
- Performance
- 8893
- Build quality
- 7677
- Productivity
- 8989
- Customizability
- 8687
- Portability
- 8083
- Layout size: 75%
- Hall effect (magnetic)
- Rapid trigger
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
Keychron J12 HE vs V1 HE specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
6 of 25 specs differ
Keychron J12 HE
Keychron V1 HE
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Rapid trigger
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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