Compare Keychron K2 vs K2 V3 Differences Side by Side

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Main differences	Released in 2021 Built with the ANSI layout standard Uses a Tray Mount mounting style Weighs about 794 g Sized at 40 x 317 x 129 mm Made with a Aluminum, Plastic, ABS case Features ABS keycaps Offers Yes, North-face RGB lighting	Released in 2025 Built with the ISO, ANSI layout standard Supports QMK firmware Supports VIA configuration Includes screw-in stabilizers Has built-in sound dampening Uses a PCB Mount mounting style Made with a Aluminum case Features PC keycaps Offers Yes, Rgb, White, North-face, Rgb North-face, White North-face RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 68.5 Build Quality: 67.8 Productivity: 68 Customizability: 63.2 Portability: 81.8	Scores Performance: 81.7 Build Quality: 84.7 Productivity: 95 Customizability: 92.7 Portability: 80
Name	Name Keychron K2	Name Keychron K2 V3
Release year	Release year 2021	Release year 2025
Switch Options	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 75%	Layout Size 75%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ISO, 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, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate	Polling Rate 1000 Hz	Polling Rate 1000 Hz
Battery capacity	Battery capacity 4000 mAh	Battery capacity 4000 mAh
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 PCB Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight North-face	Backlight Rgb, White, North-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material Aluminum, Plastic, ABS	Case Material Aluminum
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material ABS	Keycaps Material PC
Dimensions	Dimensions 40 x 317 x 129 mm	Dimensions -
Weight	Weight 794g	Weight -