Keychron K7 vs K9 Pro
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4.8 (344)4.8 · 344 reviews
from$95at Input Gear
5.0 (1)5.0 · 1 reviews
from$67at Keychron
Which one should you get?
Get the
Keychron K7
Build quality in the top 50% of 65% boards under $100.
- Low-profile switches and keycaps only. Standard MX keycaps will not fit.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
- 65% layout. No function row and no numpad.
Get the
Keychron K9 Pro
QMK
Build quality in the top 15% of 60% boards under $100.
- 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.
- Compact layout only. No function row, dedicated arrow keys, or numpad.
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 K7
Keychron K9 Pro
Layout size
65%
60%
Case material
Aluminum, Plastic
ABS, Aluminum, Plastic
Weight
348.7 g
410 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
QMK
No
Yes
The deep option when you want to remap every key
VIA
No
Yes
GUI remapping without compiling firmware
- Keychron K7
- Keychron K9 Pro
- Performance
- 5575
- Build quality
- 6680
- Productivity
- 5974
- Customizability
- 6789
- Portability
- 8686
- Connection: Bluetooth, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Battery: 1,550 mAh
- Low profile
- Switch options: Clicky, Linear, Tactile
- Mount style: Tray Mount
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
Keychron K7
344 owner reviews
“Just works beautifully and delivers on the enjoyable typing experience. My emails have gotten longer since I received my K7 with the banana keys…I wonder why…”
Keychron K9 Pro
1 owner reviews
“This keyboard is thin, light, and has a small footprint, making it suitable for carrying around a bit, such as between one's seat and a conference room. The keyswitches used on this keyboard are also compatible with nuphy models, allowing for customization. I…”
Keychron K7 vs K9 Pro specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
10 of 24 specs differ
Keychron K7
Keychron K9 Pro
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Low profile
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case 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 K7
- Go to Keychron
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic
Out of stockShips to you
- Go to Keychron (DE)
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK
Out of stockDoes not ship to you
Keychron K9 Pro
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
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