Keychron K2 HE vs Yunzii AL98Magnetic 75% vs 98%
Choose the Keychron K2 HE for magnetic-switch gaming features and a smaller layout, or the Yunzii AL98 if you want a numpad.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Keychron K2 HE
Magnetic 75%
Build quality in the top 5% of 75% boards under $150.
- Magnetic switches support adjustable actuation from 0.2 to 3.8 mm and Rapid Trigger.
- Keychron lists Dynamic Keystrokes and Analog Mode for depth-sensitive inputs.
- 75% layout with ANSI and multiple ISO layout options listed.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
- No numpad.
Get the
Yunzii AL98
98%
Build quality in the top 5% of 98% boards under $150.
- 98% layout includes a numpad while keeping a compact full-size arrangement.
- Aluminum case with gasket mount and a sound-dampening design.
- 8000mAh battery, with Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and USB-C wired connectivity.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
- Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.
Pick the Keychron K2 HE if magnetic-switch gaming controls and a 75% footprint matter more than a numpad. Choose the Yunzii AL98 for its 98% layout, gasket mount, and larger battery. Check the switch and keycap compatibility rules before buying either board.
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 K2 HE
Yunzii AL98
Layout size
75%
98%
Hall effect (magnetic)
Yes
No
Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing
Rapid trigger
Yes
No
Faster resets help in games and not in normal typing
Battery
4,000 mAh
8,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Case material
ABS, Aluminum, Resin, Wood
Aluminum
- Keychron K2 HE
- Yunzii AL98
- Performance
- 9380
- Build quality
- 9182
- Productivity
- 9789
- Customizability
- 9886
- Portability
- 8167
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- QMK
- VIA
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The K2 HE is the more gaming-focused option because its magnetic switches enable adjustable actuation, Rapid Trigger, and other depth-based inputs. The AL98 has an edge for number-heavy work and content workflows where a numpad is useful. Programming and modding come out close, since both offer QMK, VIA, and hot-swappable switches, though their switch systems and layouts differ. For travel, the K2 HE's smaller layout and lower listed weight are the more practical combination.
Pick the Keychron K2 HE
- The K2 HE has magnetic switches with adjustable actuation and Rapid Trigger.
- Keychron lists Dynamic Keystrokes and Analog Mode, which can provide different actions or input levels based on keypress depth.
- Both list 1000 Hz polling, but the AL98 is described with linear switches rather than adjustable magnetic switch features.
Keychron K2 HE vs Yunzii AL98 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
16 of 29 specs differ
Keychron K2 HE
Yunzii AL98
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Rapid trigger
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
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
ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Keychron K2 HE
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-CH
In stockShips to you
Input Gear
ISO-DE
Out of stockShips to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-CH
In stockDoes not ship to you
Yunzii AL98
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
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Keychron K2 HE vs Yunzii AL98: your questions
The K2 HE is the more feature-focused choice for gaming, with magnetic switches, adjustable actuation, Rapid Trigger, Dynamic Keystrokes, and Analog Mode. Both list a 1000 Hz polling rate.
Yes, Rapid Trigger is listed for the K2 HE. Its vendor description also specifies adjustable actuation from 0.2 to 3.8 mm.
Yes, the AL98 has a 98% layout with a numpad. Its compact full-size arrangement does not have the gaps of a full-size board.
The Yunzii AL98 has an 8000mAh battery, while the Keychron K2 HE has a 4000mAh battery. The K2 HE vendor description lists up to 110 hours of wireless use, but no comparable AL98 runtime is specified.
Both support Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired USB-C connectivity. The K2 HE vendor description says it can connect to three Bluetooth devices, while the AL98 vendor description says it can switch between up to five devices.
No, the K2 HE's compatibility rules specify magnetic switches only, and standard MX switches will not fit. The vendor says switch compatibility varies by version, so check the version before choosing replacement switches.
The AL98 compatibility rules specify magnetic switches only and say standard MX switches will not fit. Its vendor description also describes a hot-swappable PCB supporting 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches, so confirm compatibility with the specific model and replacement switch before purchasing.
Both keyboards list QMK and VIA support. The K2 HE vendor describes remapping and macros through the Keychron Launcher, while the AL98 vendor describes key remapping and macro creation.
The K2 HE lists ANSI and multiple ISO options, including UK, German, French, Swiss, and Nordic variants. The AL98 is ANSI-only and does not offer ISO layouts.
The K2 HE has north-facing LEDs, and its compatibility rules warn that Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing. The standard version is described with Cherry-profile keycaps, so check clearance if replacing keycaps.
The AL98 compatibility rules say its south-facing LEDs leave shine-through legends dark. They also caution that some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
The K2 HE's 75% layout is smaller than the AL98's 98% layout, and its listed weight is lower. Both support Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless connections.
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