
This comparison is for buyers deciding between two 65% gasket mount keyboards from Keychron: the wired, aluminum Q2 and the wireless, Hall Effect Lemokey P2 HE. The decision is hard because both share QMK support, hot-swap sockets, and a knob, yet diverge sharply on connectivity, switch technology, and case materials. The Q2 offers extensive ISO layout coverage and full CNC machined aluminum, while the P2 HE adds 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth, magnetic switches with Rapid Trigger, and a 4000 mAh battery.
93 Overall/ Value 93.1Build Quality 90.3Customizability 98.3Performance 66.3Productivity 94.8Portability 70.2![]() | 90 Overall/ Value 89.9Build Quality 82.9Customizability 91.4Performance 91.1Productivity 94.3Portability 88.7 | Select a keyboard to compare |
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Name Keychron Q2 | Name Keychron Lemokey P2 HE | |
Release year 2021 | Release year 2025 | |
Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky | Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky, Magnetic | |
Profile Normal Profile | Profile Normal Profile | |
Hot Swappable | Hot Swappable | |
Layout Size 65% | Layout Size 65% | |
Layout Standard ANSI, ISO, JIS, ISO-DE, ISO-Nordic, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW | Layout Standard ANSI | |
Layout Ergonomics Normal | Layout Ergonomics Normal | |
Knob Support | Knob Support | |
Display Support | Display Support | |
Mac/Win Support | Mac/Win Support | |
Multi-Media Keys | Multi-Media Keys | |
USB-C | USB-C | |
USB passthrough | USB passthrough | |
Connection Wired, Wired only | Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless | |
Polling Rate 1000 Hz | Polling Rate 1000 Hz | |
Battery capacity - | Battery capacity 4000 mAh | |
Hall Effect Support | Hall Effect Support | |
QMK Support | QMK Support | |
VIA Support | VIA Support | |
VIAL Support | VIAL Support | |
N-Key Rollover | N-Key Rollover | |
Rapid Trigger | Rapid Trigger | |
Mount Style Gasket Mount | Mount Style Gasket Mount | |
Screw in Stabilizers | Screw in Stabilizers | |
Sound Dampening | Sound Dampening | |
Backlight Rgb, South-face | Backlight Rgb, North-face | |
Case Colors | Case Colors | |
Case Material Aluminum | Case Material Metal, POM | |
Keycaps Material PBT, ABS | Keycaps Material PBT | |
Dimensions 20 x 121 x 328 mm | Dimensions 32 x 318 x 116 mm | |
Weight 1645g | Weight 1430g |
If you prioritize a full aluminum build, broad ISO layout support, and wide MX switch compatibility for modding, the Keychron Q2 is the more flexible platform. If you want wireless connectivity, a lighter body, and Hall Effect features like Rapid Trigger and adjustable actuation for gaming, the Lemokey P2 HE is the stronger fit. The Q2 suits desk-bound users who value heft and customization, while the P2 HE suits gamers and travelers who need wireless freedom.
The P2 HE takes gaming and travel thanks to its Hall Effect switches, wireless connectivity, and lighter weight. The Q2 wins office and content creation with its full aluminum build, double-gasket damping, and south-facing RGB. Programming is a tie since both offer QMK firmware, web launchers, and programmable knobs. Modding favors the Q2 for its broad 3-pin and 5-pin MX switch compatibility and barebone option, while the P2 HE's magnetic switch hot-swap is limited to Gateron double-rail magnetic switches only.
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