Keychron K13 Pro vs K15 ProISO or Alice Layout
Get the K13 Pro for its ISO layout options and lighter 580g build, or the K15 Pro for its Alice layout, rotary knob, and double-shot PBT keycaps.
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3.8 (10)3.8 · 10 reviews
from$83at Keychron
4.8 (12)4.8 · 12 reviews
from$74at Keychron
Which one should you get?
Get the
Keychron K13 Pro
Build quality in the top 15% of 80% boards under $100.
- Available in ISO variants including UK, German, Nordic, French, Spanish, and Swiss layouts.
- Listed weight of 580g and dimensions of 346 x 119 mm.
- Low-profile switches and keycaps only. Standard MX keycaps will not fit.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
- No numpad.
Get the
Keychron K15 Pro
Knob
Build quality in the top 15% of 75% boards under $100.
- 75% Alice layout.
- Programmable rotary encoder knob for keys and macros.
- Low-profile double-shot PBT keycaps.
- Low-profile switches and keycaps only. Standard MX keycaps will not fit.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
- No numpad.
Choose the K13 Pro if you want ISO layout options and a lighter, smaller listed body. Choose the K15 Pro if you want an Alice layout, a programmable rotary knob, and double-shot PBT keycaps. Both share low-profile switch requirements and QMK/VIA support, so those are not the deciding differences.
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 K13 Pro
Keychron K15 Pro
Layout size
80%
75%
Ergonomics
Standard
Alice
Mount style
Plate Mount, Tray Mount
Tray Mount
Knob
No
Yes
Weight
580 g
696 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
- Keychron K13 Pro
- Keychron K15 Pro
- Performance
- 8183
- Build quality
- 8181
- Productivity
- 7992
- Customizability
- 8892
- Portability
- 7381
- Connection: Bluetooth, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Battery: 2,000 mAh
- Low profile
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- Case material: ABS, Aluminum, Plastic
What will you mostly use it for?
The K15 Pro is the more workflow-oriented choice for office work, programming, and content creation, particularly if its Alice layout and knob suit your setup. The K13 Pro is the more travel-friendly option based on its lower weight and smaller listed dimensions. Gaming is a close match on the listed wired polling rate and switch choices. For modding, both provide hot-swap and QMK/VIA, while their keycap materials and layouts differ.
It's a tie
- Both list a 1000 Hz polling rate for wired use.
- Both offer low-profile linear, tactile, and clicky switch options.
- The K13 Pro's 80% layout and the K15 Pro's 75% Alice layout offer different key arrangements, so preference may decide.
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
Keychron K13 Pro
10 owner reviews
“Bought this for my wife in June 2023 (she needed the numpad, personally I'd have gone for a 75%/TKL or a 60%, but here we are). Nearly 3 years later, zero issues. The Low Profile Gateron Red switches are excellent: smooth, responsive and they've held up…”
“Quality is the same as other keychron but one major downside... they included the numpad but it is locked and there is no numlock button on the keyboard to unlock it!”
Keychron K15 Pro
12 owner reviews
“Bought it, even if not available in german QWERTZ Layout. But because of reprogrammabillity, that does not matter that much. The clickiness of the brown switches is on point. Big fan. I would really like to have not ansi style buyable Low Profile Double Shot…”
Keychron K13 Pro vs K15 Pro specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
8 of 26 specs differ
Keychron K13 Pro
Keychron K15 Pro
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Low profile
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
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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ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Keychron K13 Pro
- Go to Keychron
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic
In stockShips to you
- Go to Keychron (DE)
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic
In stockDoes not ship to you
Keychron K15 Pro
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Keychron K13 Pro vs K15 Pro: your questions
The K13 Pro has an 80% layout and comes in ISO versions, while the K15 Pro has a 75% Alice layout and ANSI layout. The K15 Pro also adds a rotary knob and double-shot PBT keycaps.
Yes, the K15 Pro is a 75% Alice-layout keyboard. Its ANSI-only layout may not suit buyers who need an ISO arrangement.
The K13 Pro is offered in ISO versions including UK, German, Nordic, French, Spanish, and Swiss layouts. The K15 Pro is listed as ANSI only.
Yes, the K15 Pro includes a rotary encoder knob. Keychron says it can be customized for keys and macros through Keychron Launcher.
The K13 Pro is listed at 580g, while the K15 Pro is 696g. The K13 Pro is also shorter and narrower according to their listed dimensions.
Both models list hot-swappable support, but the vendor describes compatibility with low-profile Gateron or Keychron mechanical switches. Check the exact version before buying, since the K15 Pro's vendor description identifies hot-swap as an optional version.
No, both are specified for low-profile switches and keycaps, and standard MX keycaps will not fit. The K13 Pro vendor listing describes low-profile LSA keycaps, while the K15 Pro listing describes low-profile double-shot PBT keycaps.
Both keyboards have north-facing LEDs, and their compatibility notes warn that Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing. Consider that limitation when choosing replacement keycaps.
The K15 Pro is specified with PBT keycaps, and Keychron describes them as low-profile double-shot PBT. The K13 Pro vendor description instead identifies its included keycaps as low-profile shine-through ABS.
Both list a 1000 Hz polling rate in wired mode and support linear, tactile, and clicky low-profile switch options. The K13 Pro vendor page describes its wired polling rate as intended for competitive gaming, but the listed specs do not establish a difference in gaming performance.
Both list Bluetooth, wireless, and wired connectivity, along with USB-C. The vendor descriptions also state that each can connect wirelessly to up to three devices.
Neither model includes a numpad according to its compatibility notes. The K13 Pro is an 80% layout and the K15 Pro is a 75% layout.
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