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Keychron K14 vs V2

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What actually differs

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 K14

Keychron V2

  • Layout size

    70%

    65%

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, Wired

    Wired

    Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency

  • Case material

    Aluminum, Plastic

    ABS, Plastic

  • Mount style

    Tray Mount

    Plate Mount, Tray Mount

  • Knob

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Keychron K14
  • Keychron V2
Performance
56
69
Build quality
67
87
Productivity
59
96
Customizability
68
99
Portability
81
76

What they share

  • Hot-swappable
  • Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
  • Switch options: Clicky, Linear, Tactile
  • Keycaps: ABS, PBT
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From real owners

What owners say

Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.

Keychron K14

4.9

29 owner reviews

Praise
“Very easy to type on this keyboard. It has good color and presence. I think Mac users will find it especially easy to use. I am an engineer.”
Kohei Y.Verified buyer· via Keychron

Keychron V2

4.9

17 owner reviews

Praise
“Was looking for a good budget board to customize and this keyboard was great! Good price and high quality materials as well as fast shipping. Love it.”
AnonymousVerified buyer· via Keychron

Full specs

Keychron K14 vs V2 specs

Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.

12 of 26 specs differ

Keychron K14

Keychron V2

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Clicky, Linear, Tactile

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Tray Mount
Plate Mount, Tray Mount

Sound dampening

No
Yes

Screw-in stabilizers

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

70%
65%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-UK

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

No
Yes

Display

None
None

Media keys

Yes
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, Wired
Wired

Max polling rate

1,000 Hz
1,000 Hz

Battery

4,000 mAh
Wired only

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum, Plastic
ABS, Plastic

Plate material

—
Steel

Keycaps

ABS, PBT
ABS, PBT

Weight

—
855 g

Dimensions

—
20 x 123 x 330 mm

Typing angle

—
4°

Backlight

RGB, north-facing
RGB, south-facing

Firmware & software

QMK

No
Yes

VIA

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2021
2022

Where to buy

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