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 K12 Pro
Keychron K2 Max
Layout size
60%
75%
Connection
Bluetooth, Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Case material
ABS, Aluminum, Plastic
ABS, Aluminum
Mount style
Tray Mount
PCB Mount, Plate Mount
Weight
870 g
940 g
- Keychron K12 Pro
- Keychron K2 Max
- Performance
- 7681
- Build quality
- 8786
- Productivity
- 9295
- Customizability
- 9691
- Portability
- 8979
- Hot-swappable
- Battery: 4,000 mAh
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- Switch options: Clicky, Linear, Tactile
- QMK
- VIA
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
Keychron K12 Pro
2 owner reviews
“It was my first mechanical keyboard so i don't have much experience with mechanical keyboards, but this one seems like it's really high quality and it's working perfectly. I am really happy with it.”
Keychron K2 Max
2 owner reviews
“Négatif: Le temps de livraison et la clareté des infos”
Keychron K12 Pro vs K2 Max specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
9 of 26 specs differ
Keychron K12 Pro
Keychron K2 Max
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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