Compare Keychron K12 vs Kataaa Model VI Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron K12 and Kataaa Model VI 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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Rating	4.8 stars (96 reviews)	0.0 stars (0 reviews)
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Main differences	Released in 2021 Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options Available in a 60% layout Provides dedicated media keys Connects via USB-C Uses a Tray Mount mounting style Supports Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless connectivity Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery Made with a Aluminum, Plastic, ABS case Offers Yes, Rgb, White, North-face, Rgb North-face, White North-face RGB lighting	Released in 2025 Available in a 65% layout Supports VIA configuration Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless, Wired only connectivity Weighs about 770 g Sized at 28 x 164 x 330 mm Made with a Plastic, Steel case Offers No RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 56.6 Build Quality: 74.4 Productivity: 66.2 Customizability: 74.2 Portability: 89.8	Scores Performance: 48.3 Build Quality: 72.1 Productivity: 62.7 Customizability: 67.6 Portability: 84.6
Name	Name Keychron K12	Name Kataaa Model VI
Release year	Release year 2021	Release year 2025
Switch Options	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky	Switch Options -
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 60%	Layout Size 65%
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 Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless, 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 -
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb, White, North-face	Backlight
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material Aluminum, Plastic, ABS	Case Material Plastic, Steel
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material ABS	Keycaps Material ABS
Dimensions	Dimensions -	Dimensions 28 x 164 x 330 mm
Weight	Weight -	Weight 770g