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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Keychron Lemokey X2 vs Machenike K500

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What actually differs

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 Lemokey X2

Machenike K500

  • Layout size

    100%

    96%

  • Switch options

    Clicky, Linear, Tactile

    Linear, Tactile

  • Weight

    970 g

    650 g

  • QMK

    Yes

    No

  • VIA

    Yes

    No

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Keychron Lemokey X2
  • Machenike K500
Performance
76
81
Build quality
84
55
Productivity
96
62
Customizability
89
65
Portability
48
46

What they share

  • Connection: Wired
  • Hot-swappable
  • Case material: ABS
  • Plate material: Steel
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Full specs

Keychron Lemokey X2 vs Machenike K500 specs

Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.

12 of 24 specs differ

Keychron Lemokey X2

Machenike K500

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Linear, Tactile

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Tray Mount
—

Sound dampening

Yes
No

Screw-in stabilizers

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

100%
96%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Wired

Max polling rate

1,000 Hz
—

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

ABS
ABS

Plate material

Steel
Steel

Keycaps

ABS
PBT

Weight

970 g
650 g

Dimensions

37 x 438 x 129 mm
34 x 127 x 353 mm

Typing angle

7°
—

Backlight

Yes, north-facing
RGB

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
No

VIA

Yes
No

N-key rollover

Yes
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2024
2023

Where to buy

Compare prices

Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • KeychronHK

    In stock
    $49Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$49Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$39Visit
  • WhatGeekCN

    Out of stock
    $39Visit

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