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Keychron K2 Max vs Kataaa Model VI

Get the Keychron K2 Max for qmk and sound dampening.

Keychron K2 Max QMK Wireless Mechanical Keyboard ISO Layout Collection

QMK

Keychron K2 Max

4.5 · 2 reviews

from$94at Keychron

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[In Stock] Kataaa Model VI Mechanical Keyboard

Kataaa Model VI

from$34at zFrontier

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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 K2 Max

Kataaa Model VI

  • Layout size

    75%

    65%

  • Case material

    ABS, Aluminum

    Plastic, Steel

  • Weight

    940 g

    770 g

  • QMK

    Yes

    No

  • Sound dampening

    Yes

    No

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Keychron K2 Max
  • Kataaa Model VI
Performance
81
50
Build quality
86
72
Productivity
95
65
Customizability
91
68
Portability
79
84

What they share

  • Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
  • Hot-swappable
  • VIA
  • Plate material: Steel
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From real owners

What owners say

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

Keychron K2 Max

4.5

2 owner reviews

Praise
“Négatif: Le temps de livraison et la clareté des infos”
EvanVerified buyer· via Keychron

Kataaa Model VI

No owner reviews collected yet.

Full specs

Keychron K2 Max vs Kataaa Model VI specs

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

15 of 26 specs differ

Keychron K2 Max

Kataaa Model VI

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky, Linear, Tactile
—

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

PCB Mount, Plate Mount
—

Sound dampening

Yes
No

Screw-in stabilizers

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

75%
65%

Layout standard

ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-UK
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Media keys

Yes
No

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Max polling rate

1,000 Hz
—

Battery

4,000 mAh
—

USB-C

Yes
No

Build & materials

Case material

ABS, Aluminum
Plastic, Steel

Plate material

Steel
Steel

Keycaps

PBT
ABS

Weight

940 g
770 g

Dimensions

32 x 317 x 122 mm
28 x 164 x 330 mm

Typing angle

5°
17°

Backlight

RGB, south-facing
None

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
No

VIA

Yes
Yes

N-key rollover

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2024
2025

Where to buy

Compare prices

Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • KeychronHK

    In stock
    $94Visit
  • Keychron (DE)DE

    In stock
    $127Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

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  • MKUS

    Out of stock
    $120Visit
  • zFrontierHK

    In stock
    $34Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

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    ~$34Visit

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