Keychron V2 Max vs Lemokey P2 HEPlastic vs Full Metal 65%

The biggest difference is the switch platform. The V2 Max uses standard hot-swappable MX sockets compatible with 3-pin and 5-pin switches, while the P2 HE uses Gateron double-rail magnetic switches with Hall Effect sensing and Rapid Trigger. The P2 HE also uses a full metal body, where the V2 Max uses ABS plastic.

No. The vendor states the P2 HE hot-swap sockets are compatible with Gateron double-rail magnetic switches only and explicitly excludes other magnetic switches such as Gateron Magnetic Jade or Gateron KS-20. If you want to swap in standard MX switches, the Keychron V2 Max is the board that supports that.

The P2 HE is aimed at gaming because of its magnetic switches, Rapid Trigger, adjustable actuation from 0.2 to 3.8 mm, and Dynamic Keystrokes for 4-in-1 actions. The V2 Max still offers a 1000 Hz polling rate on 2.4 GHz and wired, so it is not slow, but it lacks the Hall Effect tuning features.

Both are listed with QMK firmware and web-based launchers, the Keychron Launcher for the V2 Max and the Lemokey Launcher for the P2 HE. The vendor notes the launchers require a wired connection and a current version of Chrome, Edge, or Opera. Both boards list support for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Both use a 4000 mAh battery. Keychron lists up to 190 hours with backlight off for the V2 Max and up to 100 hours with backlight off for the P2 HE, and both list around 5 hours of charging time. Actual runtime will vary with backlight use and wireless mode.

Yes. Keychron lists the P2 HE at 1430 g in its fully assembled form and the V2 Max at 696 g. The difference comes largely from the P2 HE full metal body versus the V2 Max ABS plastic housing, so the P2 HE stays planted on a desk but is less travel friendly.

Yes. Keychron offers the V2 Max as a fully assembled knob version or a barebone knob version, and the barebone version does not include keycaps or switches. This is a fit for buyers who already have MX switches and keycaps they want to reuse.

The V2 Max fully assembled version ships with Gateron Jupiter switches in Red, Brown, or Banana options, which the vendor describes as pre-lubed 3-pin switches rated for up to 80 million keystrokes. The P2 HE ships with Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Nebula switches, which the vendor describes as pre-lubed magnetic switches.

Both share a 65% ANSI layout, a programmable knob, and QMK-based remapping, so they are close for programming. The V2 Max is the easier office pick because its 696 g ABS build is lighter to reposition and its vendor battery claim reaches up to 190 hours with backlight off. The P2 HE counters with adjustable actuation that can reduce accidental key presses.

Yes, both include RGB. The V2 Max uses south-facing RGB, which Keychron says avoids interference with OEM or Cherry-profile keycaps, and the P2 HE uses north-facing RGB with 22 preset backlight settings. The P2 HE full metal body also includes a mirror-polished rear strip.

The fully assembled version includes the case, PCB, aluminum plate, keycaps, and adjustable-actuation-point Gateron double-rail magnetic switches, along with a detachable Type-A to Type-C USB cable. Keychron does not list a carrying case, so plan your own protection if you transport it.

The V2 Max is the more flexible platform for modding because its hot-swap sockets accept 3-pin and 5-pin MX switches and the vendor states it supports third-party screw-in PCB stabilizers. The P2 HE is easier to open thanks to its screwless magnetic latches, but its switch compatibility is limited to Gateron double-rail magnetic switches.