Compare Keychron K12 Pro vs Vortex Cypher Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron K12 Pro and Vortex Cypher 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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Main differences	Released in 2023 Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options Supports hot-swappable switches Supports QMK firmware Supports VIA configuration Includes screw-in stabilizers Has built-in sound dampening Uses a Tray Mount mounting style Supports Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless connectivity Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery Weighs about 870 g Sized at 36 x 299 x 108 mm Made with a Aluminum, Plastic, ABS case Offers Yes, Rgb, White, South-face, Rgb South-face, White South-face RGB lighting	Released in 2024 Has Clicky, Tactile, Linear, Silent switch options Uses a Plate Mount mounting style Supports Wired, Wired only connectivity Made with a Plastic case Offers No RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 77 Build Quality: 87.2 Productivity: 92 Customizability: 97.9 Portability: 89.8	Scores Performance: 51.2 Build Quality: 44.2 Productivity: 53.8 Customizability: 45.1 Portability: 67.7
Name	Name Keychron K12 Pro	Name Vortex Cypher
Release year	Release year 2023	Release year 2024
Switch Options	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky	Switch Options Clicky, Tactile, Linear, Silent
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 60%	Layout Size 60%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ANSI
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, Wired, Wireless	Connection Wired, Wired only
Polling Rate	Polling Rate 1000 Hz	Polling Rate -
Battery capacity	Battery capacity 4000 mAh	Battery capacity -
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 Tray Mount	Mount Style Plate 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
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material Aluminum, Plastic, ABS	Case Material Plastic
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions 36 x 299 x 108 mm	Dimensions -
Weight	Weight 870g	Weight -