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General

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Series

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Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

MXCL3LL/A11Retailer pageabt.com/Apple-Magic-Keyboard-USB-C-in-Silver-MXCL3LLA/p/214341.htmlRead 10 October 2026Model # MXCL3LL/A, Apple Magic Keyboard (USB-C).

K2H-J1, K2H-J1G, K2H-F1, K2H-F1G, K2H-Q1, K2H-Q1G, K2H-F1-BO, K2H-F1-DE, K2H-F1-UK, K2H-F1-SW2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-keyboard.jsonRead 30 September 2026

GTIN / EAN

19594963451211Retailer pageabt.com/Apple-Magic-Keyboard-USB-C-in-Silver-MXCL3LLA/p/214341.htmlRead 10 October 2026UPC # 195949634512 for MXCL3LL/A.

4895248888994, 4894979071552, 4895248889175, 4894979071569, 4895248889182, 4894979071576, 4894979013583, 4894979051950, 4894979017628, 48949790276892Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-keyboard.jsonRead 30 September 2026Barcode per SKU from the store data. Best Buy lists UPC 4895248889045 for K2H-J1, not used

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

28 October 20248Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apple-introduces-new-imac-supercharged-by-m4-and-apple-intelligenceRead 6 October 2026Apple newsroom, October 28, 2024: Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad "now feature a USB-C port".

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Status

Available2Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/mjlx4ll/a/magic-keyboard-usb-c-us-englishRead 10 October 2026Apple Store still sells Magic Keyboard (USB-C) at $99.00. Its US English option is now part MJLX4LL/A. The MJLX4 product image (uploaded August 2026) shows symbol legends on tab, caps lock, shift, return and delete, where the MXCL3 image shows words. The other language options on the same page keep MXCL3 part numbers. MXCL3LL/A itself is still in stock at US retailers such as Abt and the Rutgers campus store.

Available1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 30 September 2026

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$992Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/mjlx4ll/a/magic-keyboard-usb-c-us-englishRead 10 October 2026Current Apple price $99.00 for the US English option. 9to5Mac listed the same $99 Apple price on launch day 2024-10-28.10Press article9to5mac.com/2024/10/28/new-magic-keyboard-with-usb-c-is-available-in-three-separate-modelsRead 10 October 2026Launch-day list of Apple prices: "Magic Keyboard at $99". Touch ID ($149) and Touch ID with Numeric Keypad ($179/$199) are separate products.

$1306Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/keychron-launches-award-winning-k2-he-wireless-magnetic-custom-keyboard-for-direct-sales-following-1m-kickstarter-success-302330977.htmlRead 30 September 2026Manufacturer direct-sales announcement, Dec 13, 2024: starting at USD 130 for the Standard edition. This is the maker launch price, not a current rounded store price.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US12Retailer pagekiteandkey.rutgers.edu/Magic-Keyboard-US-English-USB-CRead 6 October 2026US campus reseller lists MXCL3LL/A at $99.00. LL/A is the US English part. Other markets use other MXCL3 suffixes and are not covered.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Silver13Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/mjlx4ll/a/magic-keyboard-usb-c-us-englishRead 7 October 2026Maker image descriptions specify white keys and a silver aluminium structure. This file covers the original US English silver standalone keyboard, excluding coloured iMac bundles and Touch ID editions.16Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1861345-REG/apple_mxcl3ll_a_magic_keyboard_us.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact MXCL3LL/A specification table, General section, Color: Silver. Corroborates the maker exterior description for the original US English SKU.

Black, White1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 30 September 2026

Segment

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Gaming1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 30 September 2026Maker presents magnetic gaming controls and competitive gameplay as a main use.

Sold asiParts fitted when sold. A complete keyboard includes switches and keycaps. Barebones includes neither.

Complete1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121955Read 10 October 2026What's in the Box lists the assembled Magic Keyboard and USB-C Charging Cable.13Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/mjlx4ll/a/magic-keyboard-usb-c-us-englishRead 7 October 2026The box contains the assembled Magic Keyboard and USB-C Charging Cable, not a barebones kit.

Complete3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Fully Assembled Version. The manual also describes a Barebone Version, not sold on the maker page today

Layout

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Form factoriLayout size or shape. A percentage describes the layout, not the number of keys.

Other2Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/mjlx4ll/a/magic-keyboard-usb-c-us-englishRead 10 October 2026No percentage layout fits. It has a full function row and arrow keys, no numpad and no separate Home, End, Page Up or Page Down keys. 9to5Mac calls it the compact model. Stored as other.10Press article9to5mac.com/2024/10/28/new-magic-keyboard-with-usb-c-is-available-in-three-separate-modelsRead 10 October 2026Describes the $99 model as the compact model without Touch ID. No percentage size is given, so form_factor is other.

75 %1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 30 September 2026

Layout standardiPhysical key layout standards sold for this model. Regional language names are listed separately.

ANSI4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/102743Read 6 October 2026Apple lists US English under the ANSI keyboard layouts. Only the US English SKU MXCL3LL/A is covered here. ISO and JIS language versions sold under other MXCL3 part numbers are not included.

ANSI, ISO1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 30 September 2026

Regional layouts

US English12Retailer pagekiteandkey.rutgers.edu/Magic-Keyboard-US-English-USB-CRead 6 October 2026Product title "Magic Keyboard - US English - USB-C", SKU MXCL3LL/A.

ANSI, ISO-Nordic, ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Swiss1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 30 September 2026

Keys in regional layoutiPhysical typing and function keys in the stated regional layout. Separate media buttons, macro buttons and rotary controls are excluded. A Touch ID or Lock key in a key row counts, as on Apple keyboards.

782Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/mjlx4ll/a/magic-keyboard-usb-c-us-englishRead 10 October 2026Counted on the maker top-view photo of the US English keyboard: 14 in the top row (esc, F1 to F12, Lock), 14, 14, 13 and 12 in the next rows, and 11 in the bottom row (Globe, control, option, command, space, command, option, left arrow, up and down arrows, right arrow). Total 78. The half-height up and down arrows count as two keys. There is no numpad.

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Key legends for

macOS2Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/mjlx4ll/a/magic-keyboard-usb-c-us-englishRead 10 October 2026Product images on the page show command, option, control and Globe legends. The overview says it is for Mac and Apple Vision Pro.

macOS, Windows1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 30 September 2026

Numpad

No10Press article9to5mac.com/2024/10/28/new-magic-keyboard-with-usb-c-is-available-in-three-separate-modelsRead 10 October 2026"Magic Keyboard at $99: This is the compact model without Touch ID." The numeric keypad is only on the separate Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad.

No3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026

Function row

Yes2Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/mjlx4ll/a/magic-keyboard-usb-c-us-englishRead 10 October 2026Maker image descriptions: "full-height function keys".

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026

Dedicated arrow keys

Yes2Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/mjlx4ll/a/magic-keyboard-usb-c-us-englishRead 10 October 2026Maker image descriptions: "half-height up and down arrow keys".

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026

Navigation keysiAvailability of Home, End, Page Up and Page Down as dedicated keys or through an Fn layer.

Fn layer5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/102650Read 6 October 2026Mac keyboard shortcuts: Fn-Up Arrow is Page Up, Fn-Down Arrow is Page Down, Fn-Left Arrow is Home and Fn-Right Arrow is End. The keyboard has no separate Home, End, Page Up or Page Down keys.

Compact3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Del, Pg Up, Pg Dn, Home and End in a column on the right

Key stagger

Row-staggered2Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/mjlx4ll/a/magic-keyboard-usb-c-us-englishRead 10 October 2026The maker top-view photo shows the usual row-staggered layout.

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Bottom row

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Low profile

Yes11Retailer pageabt.com/Apple-Magic-Keyboard-USB-C-in-Silver-MXCL3LLA/p/214341.htmlRead 10 October 2026Key Features: "Low-profile Keys". Abt's "Full-sized Keyboard Layout" claim conflicts with Apple's compact layout and is not used. Abt's 1 to 2 lb package weights conflict and are not stored.

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Switches

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Switch sensing technologyiKey sensing technology. Hall effect and TMR are different sensor types. A mixed board is identified explicitly. Magnetic switch housing alone does not identify the sensor.

Scissor14Retailer pagebrandsmartusa.com/products/electronics-computers-tablets-and-home-office-computer-accessories-magic-keyboard-usb-c-us-englishRead 7 October 2026Exact MXCL3LL/A and UPC 195949634512. Keyboard Type row states Scissor-Switch. The unrelated 109-key and built-in-touch-pad rows on this retailer page are inconsistent with the compact product and not used.

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Switch feel

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Linear4Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/gateron-double-rail-magnetic-switchRead 30 September 2026Spec image: Nebula 'Behavior: Linear', 'Pre-lubed: Yes'

Switch maker

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Gateron1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 30 September 2026

Switch models

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Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Nebula Switch Version 1, Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Nebula Switch Version 21Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 30 September 2026

Switch stem

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Actuation forceiForce at the point where a key registers. Initial spring force is not actuation force. Adjustable switches require a stated actuation setting.

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Bottom-out forceiForce at the end of the switch travel. It is not the initial spring force or the tactile peak.

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60gf8Maker product pagekeychron.com/cdn/shop/files/Gateron_Double-Rail_Magnetic_Switches.pngRead 30 September 2026Product comparison diagram: both magnetic switch versions have 60 g end force. The 40 g start force is not actuation force.

Tactile bump forceiPeak force of the tactile bump. It is not the force at initial movement or at bottom-out.

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Actuation pointiDistance before a key registers. For adjustable boards, the default profile or setting is stated in the source note.

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Total travel

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Rated keystrokes

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150million8Maker product pagekeychron.com/cdn/shop/files/Gateron_Double-Rail_Magnetic_Switches.pngRead 30 September 2026Both switch columns in the product comparison diagram specify a lifespan of 150 million clicks.

Factory-lubed switches

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Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 30 September 2026

Adjustable actuation

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Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 30 September 2026

Actuation rangeiSelectable actuation distances. These are settings, not a measured usable travel range.

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Min0.2Max3.8mm1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 30 September 2026

Actuation stepiSmallest documented increment between selectable actuation settings.

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0.1mm1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 30 September 2026

Per-key actuationiActuation can be configured individually for supported keys. The source note identifies any excluded keys.

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Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 30 September 2026

Rapid trigger

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Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 30 September 2026

Minimum rapid trigger movementiSmallest selectable movement used to reset or reactivate a key. This is a setting, not measured accuracy.

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0.1mm1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 30 September 2026'Sensitivity 0.1 mm'

Multi-action keys

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Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 30 September 2026'Dynamic Keystrokes (DKS)', up to 4 actions per key

SOCD handling

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Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 30 September 2026'Last Key Priority (LKP) & Snap Click', disabled by default

Analog inputiCan send variable gamepad or joystick input. Magnetic sensing or adjustable actuation alone does not establish analog output.

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Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 30 September 2026

Hot-swap socketsiSwitches can be replaced without soldering. Magnetic compatibility must be checked separately.

None15Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/17fbedcfb56251b5a11d1ef7c40fe9ad9aa850155572763019bbb4d012486f03_optim.pdfRead 10 October 2026Booklet Battery section: the keyboard contains no user-serviceable parts and should not be opened or disassembled. It is a sealed scissor keyboard with no replaceable switches.

Magnetic1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 30 September 2026

Compatible switches

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Version 2 supports Keychron Ultra-fast Lime Magnetic Switches. Version 1 supports only Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Switches1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 30 September 2026

Stabilizers

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PCB screw-in1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 30 September 2026

Factory-lubed stabilizers

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Keycaps

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Keycap material

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PBT1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 30 September 2026

Legend method

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Doubleshot1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 30 September 2026

Keycap profile

Low profile11Retailer pageabt.com/Apple-Magic-Keyboard-USB-C-in-Silver-MXCL3LLA/p/214341.htmlRead 10 October 2026Key Features: Low-profile Keys. Stored as the low_profile profile.

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Keycap thickness

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Shine-through legendsiLight passes through the legends. Translucent keycap sides alone do not count.

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Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 30 September 2026

Performance

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Polling rate per connectioniDocumented report rates for each connection. Required receivers or optional adapters are identified in the row and source note.

AApple Magic Keyboard (USB-C)

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BKeychron K2 HE

Connection	Polling rate (Hz)	Receiver or adapter
USB (wired)	1,000	Not available
2.4 GHz	1,000	Included Type-A 2.4GHz receiver
Bluetooth	125	Not available

Source1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 30 September 2026'1000 Hz (Wired and 2.4 GHz)', '125 Hz (Bluetooth)'

Max polling rate

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1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

Polling rate (wired)

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1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

Polling rate (2.4 GHz)

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1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

Polling rate (Bluetooth)

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Scan rateiHow often the keyboard reads its switches. A USB report rate does not establish a scan rate.

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Input latency (claimed)iMaker-published input or response latency with conditions in the source note. Do not calculate this from polling rate.

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Key rollover per connectioniKeys registered simultaneously over the stated connection. Connection is omitted if the source does not specify it.

AApple Magic Keyboard (USB-C)

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BKeychron K2 HE

Connection	Rollover
USB (wired)	NKRO
2.4 GHz	NKRO

Source1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 30 September 2026'N-Key Rollover (NKRO): Yes (wireless & wired)'. Bluetooth not stated separately

Anti-ghosting

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Adjustable debounce

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Minimum debounce

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Measured

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Latency per connection (measured)iReviewer measurements for one tested setup per row. Settings and test method are stated in the source note. Missing conditions are not inferred.

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Actuation point (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Total travel (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Operating force (measured)iReviewer-measured force at actuation. The switch and actuation setting are stated in the source note.

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Typing noise (measured)iReviewer-measured A-weighted typing sound level. Measurement distance and conditions are stated in the source note.

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Battery life (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Weight (measured)iReviewer-measured keyboard weight without cable or wrist rest. The tested configuration is stated in the source note.

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Connectivity

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Connections

Bluetooth1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121955Read 10 October 2026Connections section lists Bluetooth, USB-C port and Wireless. The overview says the USB-C cable is used to pair and charge. No Apple text states wired typing over USB, so usb_wired is not stored.

USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 30 September 2026

Wireless technology

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Bluetooth

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5.21Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 30 September 2026

Bluetooth device slots

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31Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 30 September 2026

Devices it can switch betweeniDistinct device connections available for switching. Do not infer this by adding wireless modes or paired Bluetooth slots.

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Device switchingiControl used to switch between paired device hosts. Connection-mode and OS switches are described separately.

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Keys3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Manual Bluetooth-mode section: Fn+1, Fn+2, Fn+3 select paired hosts. The physical switch selects connection mode, not the Bluetooth host.

Receiver connector

None15Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/17fbedcfb56251b5a11d1ef7c40fe9ad9aa850155572763019bbb4d012486f03_optim.pdfRead 10 October 2026Booklet and Apple setup text: it connects wirelessly to the Mac with Bluetooth. The only accessory is the USB-C charge cable, so there is no receiver.

USB-A3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026

Receiver storage in keyboard

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Receiver shared with other devices

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Wireless range

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10m3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026'Bluetooth operating distance: Within 10 meters (open space)'

Detachable cable

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121955Read 10 October 2026USB-C port on the keyboard plus a separate USB-C Charging Cable listed in the box.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026

Port on keyboard

USB-C1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121955Read 10 October 2026Overview: "It features a USB-C port".

USB-C3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026

Cable plug

USB-C1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121955Read 10 October 2026Overview: the included woven USB-C Charge Cable lets you pair and charge "by connecting to a USB-C port on your Mac".

USB-A3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026

Cable

Braided1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121955Read 10 October 2026Overview calls it a "woven USB-C Charge Cable". Woven is stored as braided. Cable length is not published.

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Cable length

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USB passthrough

No15Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/17fbedcfb56251b5a11d1ef7c40fe9ad9aa850155572763019bbb4d012486f03_optim.pdfRead 10 October 2026Booklet: the USB-C port on the keyboard is used to pair and to recharge. No data or power output is described.

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Works withiSystems on which the keyboard works. Configuration software may have narrower system support.

macOS, iPadOS, iOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121955Read 10 October 2026System Requirements: Mac with macOS 15.1 or later, iPad with iPadOS 14.5 or later, iPhone with iOS 14.5 or later, Apple Vision Pro with the latest visionOS. visionOS has no option in the schema. Abt still lists the older macOS 11.3 requirement. 9to5Mac reported on 2024-10-31 that function keys did not work on macOS versions before 15.1.

macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 30 September 2026Spec table: macOS/Windows/Linux. iOS and Android from the OS toggle label in the manual3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026

Consoles

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Battery

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Battery type

Li-ion15Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/17fbedcfb56251b5a11d1ef7c40fe9ad9aa850155572763019bbb4d012486f03_optim.pdfRead 10 October 2026Reproduced Apple A3203 instruction booklet, Battery section on printed English page 6. It identifies a lithium-ion battery. The public PDF text was readable through web fetch. Direct HTTP download returned 403.

Li-Po1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 30 September 2026'4000 mAh Rechargeable li-polymer battery'

Number of batteriesiNumber of replaceable AA or AAA cells required. Internal rechargeable battery packs are not counted here.

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Battery capacity

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4,000mAh1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 30 September 2026

User-replaceable battery

No15Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/17fbedcfb56251b5a11d1ef7c40fe9ad9aa850155572763019bbb4d012486f03_optim.pdfRead 10 October 2026The same Battery section states the keyboard contains no user-serviceable parts and says the battery should be serviced by Apple or an authorized provider.

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Battery life per mode (claimed)iMaker estimates. Store one published native duration unit per row: hours, days or months. Days and months describe calendar use including idle time, not continuous runtime. Do not convert calendar estimates into hours. Connection, lighting and polling rate are included only when published. Brightness, workload, screen status, sleep settings and up-to qualifiers go in the source note.

AApple Magic Keyboard (USB-C)

Lighting	Months
Off	1

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121955Read 10 October 2026Apple says the internal battery lasts about a month or more between charges. Stored as 1 month of calendar use, not converted to hours. The Apple Store footnote says Apple tested preproduction units in August and September 2024, paired with a preproduction 24-inch iMac with M4, as a full battery discharge on automated equipment. The keyboard has no backlight, so lighting is stored as off. Battery life depends on settings and usage.

BKeychron K2 HE

Lighting	Hours (h)
Off	110

Source5Maker product pagekeychron.jp/products/keychron-k2-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 30 September 2026Japanese maker specifications explicitly qualify 110 hours as wireless working time with backlight off. Connection and polling setting are unspecified.

Longest battery life (claimed)iLongest maker estimate published in hours across the listed modes. Rows published in days or months do not contribute. Conditions can differ between products.

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110h=CalculatedFrom Battery life per mode (claimed)

Battery life, lighting offiLongest maker estimate published in hours with lighting off. Calendar-day and calendar-month estimates are not converted and do not contribute.

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110h=CalculatedFrom Battery life per mode (claimed)

Battery life, lighting oniLongest maker estimate published in hours with lighting enabled. Calendar-day and calendar-month estimates are not converted and do not contribute. Brightness and display conditions are stated in the source note.

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Battery life, backlight on (claimed)iLongest maker up-to estimate published in calendar days with backlighting enabled. Includes idle time and the source-defined usage pattern, not continuous runtime. Brightness, workload, connection and sleep conditions remain in the table and source note. Hours and months are not converted.

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Battery life, backlight off (claimed)iLongest maker up-to estimate published in calendar months with backlighting off. Includes idle time and the source-defined usage pattern, not continuous runtime. Workload, connection and sleep conditions remain in the table and source note. Hours and days are not converted.

1month=CalculatedFrom Battery life per mode (claimed)

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Charging port

USB-C2Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/mjlx4ll/a/magic-keyboard-usb-c-us-englishRead 10 October 2026Maker image description: "Magic Keyboard back with power switch and USB-C charging port".

USB-C3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026

Full charge timeiPublished time for a full charge. Approximate times remain qualified in the source note.

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300min3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026'Charging time: Around 5 hours'

Quick charge

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Use while charging

Yes3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/102292Read 6 October 2026"Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad can be used while charging."

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Solar charging

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Battery indicator

Reported to the OS3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/102292Read 6 October 2026Charge level is shown in Control Centre or the Bluetooth menu on the Mac. "Your device itself does not have an indicator of its charge level."

LED3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Power indicator LED: low power red blinking, charging static red, full static green

Build

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Case material

Aluminium structure2Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/mjlx4ll/a/magic-keyboard-usb-c-us-englishRead 10 October 2026Maker image descriptions: "white keys, silver aluminium structure".

ABS plastic bottom with aluminum frame. Special Edition adds wooden side panels.1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 30 September 2026Technical specifications: bottom case ABS, Standard aluminum frame, Special Edition aluminum and wood.

Plate material

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Aluminium1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 30 September 2026

Mount style

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Tray1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 30 September 2026

Flex cuts in PCB

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Sound dampeningiDampening layers the maker or a review names. Foam whose position in the stack is not stated is foam. Films, pads and silicone parts that fit no other option are other.

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Foam, position not stated, Silicone bottom, Other1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 30 September 2026Sound absorbing foam, EPDM foam, bottom case PET film, silicone bottom pad. The foams have no stated position and are stored as foam. The PET film is stored as other.

Typing anglesiKeyboard slope for each supported foot position, starting with the lowest. An adjustable-foot count does not establish angles. When the maker publishes only the angle with the feet out, that angle is stored alone.

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5°, 9.34°, 12.43°1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 30 September 2026'Feet Height / Angle: 5° / 9.34° / 12.43°'

Spill resistant

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IP rating

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Lighting

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Backlight

None16Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1861345-REG/apple_mxcl3ll_a_magic_keyboard_us.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact MXCL3LL/A specs: LED Illumination No. Public web text was readable, direct HTTP returned 403.

RGB per key1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 30 September 2026Product feature and technical specifications: north-facing RGB LEDs. Launcher offers per-key colour control.

LED position

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North-facing1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 30 September 2026

Lighting zones

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Brightness levelsiSelectable onboard brightness steps. The source note states whether the off position is included.

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Side or underglow lighting

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Lighting sensors

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Lighting sync

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Controls

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Media keysiPlayback controlled by separate buttons, an Fn layer or a multifunction knob/rocker. Volume controls are listed separately, and knob presses are excluded from the separate media-button count.

Fn layer1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121955Read 10 October 2026General section lists "Multimedia keys". The maker image shows playback symbols on F7 to F9 shared with the function keys. Apple's function keys article says the top row controls Mac features by default and Fn selects standard F1 to F12.6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/102439Read 6 October 2026The top row controls Mac features, including media playback, by default. Hold Fn to use standard function keys. Shared function keys are not counted as separate media buttons.

Fn layer3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Media functions printed on F1 to F12

Separate media buttonsiSeparate physical buttons for playback or mute, counted once each. Fn shortcuts, macro buttons, knob presses and roller presses are excluded.

016Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1861345-REG/apple_mxcl3ll_a_magic_keyboard_us.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact MXCL3LL/A specs: Dedicated Multimedia Keys No. Shared F7-F12 functions are excluded from separate physical media buttons, consistent with the maker function-key table.

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Volume control

Keys6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/102439Read 6 October 2026Volume controls are on the top-row keys (F10 to F12 on the maker image). No knob or roller.

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Knobs

02Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/mjlx4ll/a/magic-keyboard-usb-c-us-englishRead 10 October 2026The maker top-view photo shows no knob or roller. The only controls are keys and a back-edge on/off switch.

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Programmable knob

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Knob press

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Separate macro keysiSeparate physical keys or buttons intended for macros. Excludes ordinary remappable keys, media buttons and a dedicated software-launch button.

02Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/mjlx4ll/a/magic-keyboard-usb-c-us-englishRead 10 October 2026The maker top-view photo shows no macro keys. Only the standard keys and the Lock key are present.

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Built-in screen

None2Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/mjlx4ll/a/magic-keyboard-usb-c-us-englishRead 10 October 2026The maker top-view photo shows no screen.

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Touchpad

No2Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/mjlx4ll/a/magic-keyboard-usb-c-us-englishRead 10 October 2026The maker top-view photo shows no touchpad.

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Fingerprint reader

No10Press article9to5mac.com/2024/10/28/new-magic-keyboard-with-usb-c-is-available-in-three-separate-modelsRead 10 October 2026"This is the compact model without Touch ID."

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OS mode switch

None2Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/mjlx4ll/a/magic-keyboard-usb-c-us-englishRead 10 October 2026The Apple guide and the photo show an on/off switch only. There is no OS selector and no key combination for it.

Switch3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026'Win/Android Mac/iOS (OS Toggle)'

Windows key lock

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Software

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Software

macOS System Settings17Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/imac/magic-keyboard-apd0e7983e19/macRead 7 October 2026The guide names System Settings and its Keyboard section for adjusting function-key behaviour and keyboard settings. This is built-in host software, not a keyboard-specific utility.

Keychron Launcher1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 30 September 2026

Software runs on

macOS17Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/imac/magic-keyboard-apd0e7983e19/macRead 7 October 2026This guide describes the built-in Keyboard settings on the Mac. Other software platforms are not inferred.

Web1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 30 September 2026Keychron Launcher web app, Chrome/Opera/Edge, wired connection

Open firmware

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QMK1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 30 September 2026Product firmware section specifies QMK and Keychron Launcher. The umbrella QMK/VIA support tag does not establish that this model works with VIA, so VIA is omitted.

Onboard memory

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Onboard profilesiProfiles stored on the keyboard, including fixed defaults when the maker counts them. Software-only profiles are excluded.

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Macros

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Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 30 September 2026

Macros stored onboardiRecorded command sequences run from keyboard storage without the configuration app. Onboard lighting or remapping alone does not establish this.

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Key remapping

Yes18Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/mac-help/change-the-behavior-of-the-modifier-keys-mchlp1011/macRead 7 October 2026macOS Keyboard Shortcuts > Modifier Keys can change Control, Option and Caps Lock actions. This is host-side modifier remapping, not arbitrary onboard remapping.

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 30 September 2026

LayersiTotal key mapping layers including the base layer. Lighting effect layers and profile slots are excluded.

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43Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Four layers: 0 and 1 for Mac, 2 and 3 for Windows

User firmware updates

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Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 30 September 20263Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026

Ergonomics

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Wrist rest

None16Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1861345-REG/apple_mxcl3ll_a_magic_keyboard_us.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact MXCL3LL/A specs: Wrist Rest No.

None1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 30 September 2026Complete standard box contents contain no wrist rest. Wrist-rest accessories are sold separately.

Wrist rest material

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Tenting

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Tenting angles

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiKeyboard body dimensions with fitted keycaps, without wrist rest and with feet folded. Any different measurement condition is stated in the source note. Width is the longest side, depth runs front to back and height is the thickness. Map by size when the maker's labels differ.

Width278.9Depth114.9Height10.9Front height4.1mm(11 × 4.5 × 0.4 × 0.2 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121955Read 10 October 2026Height 0.41-1.09 cm, width 27.89 cm, depth 11.49 cm, converted exactly to mm. 10.9 mm is the back edge and 4.1 mm the front edge of the fixed slope.

Depth126.7Height40.7mm(5 × 1.6 in)1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 30 September 2026Technical specifications: depth and back height apply to both editions. Standard width/front height are 316.4/30.2 mm, Special Edition 320.5/30.1 mm. Differing dimensions are omitted because this field cannot vary.

Dimensions with wrist rest

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Keyboard weightiKeyboard without cable or wrist rest. Weights that include accessories cannot be stored here. A cable that cannot be removed is included. Replaceable batteries are included, as built-in batteries are.

239g(8.4 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121955Read 10 October 2026Published 0.239 kg (0.53 pound). Apple footnote: weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.

980g(2.2 lb)1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 30 September 2026Standard Version 980 g, Special Edition 965 g

Weight including wrist restiKeyboard plus supplied wrist rest, excluding packaging. The source note identifies any included cable.

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Box dimensions

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Box weightiOne retail package including its contents. A multi-unit shipping carton weight is excluded.

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Certifications

None of 2 known

Platform certifications

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Magic Keyboard, USB-C Charging Cable1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121955Read 10 October 2026What's in the Box: Magic Keyboard, USB-C Charging Cable.

1x Fully Assembled Keyboard, 1x Type-A to Type-C Cable, 1x Type-A 2.4GHz Receiver, 1x Extension Adapter For Receiver, 1x Keycap & Switch Puller, 1x Screwdriver, 1x Hex Key3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Fully Assembled Version, plus Mac and Windows keycaps per the product page

Cables included

AApple Magic Keyboard (USB-C)

Type	Count
USB-C Charging Cable	1

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121955Read 10 October 2026One USB-C Charging Cable in the box.

BKeychron K2 HE

Type	Count
Type-A to Type-C Cable	1

Source3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026

Spare switches

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Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1219551Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121955Read 10 October 2026Apple tech specs page "Magic Keyboard (USB-C) - Tech Specs", Year introduced: 2024. The Apple Store page for MXCL3LL/A now redirects to a search, so the tech specs page is used.

www.keychron.com/products/keychron-k2-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-keyboard1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-keyboardRead 30 September 2026

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1219551Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121955Read 10 October 2026Apple Tech Specs page for Magic Keyboard (USB-C), the maker spec sheet.

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Manual

support.apple.com/guide/imac/magic-keyboard-apd0e7983e19/mac17Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/imac/magic-keyboard-apd0e7983e19/macRead 7 October 2026Official Magic Keyboard guide explicitly covers the Lock key model as well as the separately named Touch ID models and describes USB-C pairing.

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_HE_User_Manual.pdf3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year7Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/accessory-warranty-english.htmlRead 6 October 2026Apple One-Year Limited Warranty for Apple-branded hardware, one year from original retail purchase. US market. Abt also lists 1 year parts and labor for MXCL3LL/A.

1year7Maker product pagehelp-center.keychron.com/en-us/article/360021443594-how-long-is-the-keyboard-warranty-forRead 30 September 2026Official support article states 12 months global warranty, dated August 28, 2026.

Both are also in the API. Back to all keyboards.