Compare Keychron K8 V2 vs Q2 HE Differences Side by Side

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Main differences	Released in 2024 Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options Available in a 80% layout Provides dedicated media keys Uses a PCB Mount mounting style Supports Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless connectivity Weighs about 800 g Sized at 22 x 354 x 124 mm Made with a Aluminum, ABS case Offers Yes, Rgb, White RGB lighting	Released in 2025 Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky, Magnetic switch options Available in a 65% layout Comes with a knob Utilizes Hall effect sensors Enables rapid trigger functionality Includes screw-in stabilizers Has built-in sound dampening Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless, Wired only connectivity Weighs about 1650 g Sized at 33 x 121 x 328 mm Made with a Aluminum, Metal case Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face, White, White South-face RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 81.5 Build Quality: 78.5 Productivity: 79.9 Customizability: 89.6 Portability: 73	Scores Performance: 98.4 Build Quality: 88 Productivity: 94 Customizability: 97.2 Portability: 88.6
Name	Name Keychron K8 V2	Name Keychron Q2 HE
Release year	Release year 2024	Release year 2025
Switch Options	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky, Magnetic
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 80%	Layout Size 65%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard 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, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless, Wired only
Polling Rate	Polling Rate 1000 Hz	Polling Rate 1000 Hz;8000 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 PCB Mount	Mount Style Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb, White	Backlight Rgb, South-face, White, White South-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material Aluminum, ABS	Case Material Aluminum, Metal
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions 22 x 354 x 124 mm	Dimensions 33 x 121 x 328 mm
Weight	Weight 800g	Weight 1650g