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Keychron K2 HE vs Keychron K3 HE

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K2 HE

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Product B: Keychron

K3 HE

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AKeychron K2 HE

BKeychron K3 HE

General

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Series

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K HE1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

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

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

K3H-F1, K3H-F1-BO, K3H-F1-DE, K3H-F1-UK, K3H-Q11Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

GTIN / EAN

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

4894979045614, 4894979067913, 4894979067906, 4894979066121, 48949790456212Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboard.jsonRead 14 October 2026Barcodes of the five store variants, K3H-F1, K3H-Q1, K3H-F1-BO, K3H-F1-DE and K3H-F1-UK.

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

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February 20267Press articlemechkeys.com/ja/blogs/news/keychron-launches-k3-he-and-k3-ultra-low-profile-wireless-keyboards-on-february-12Read 14 October 2026Article dated 2026-02-10 reports the announcement and a February 12 launch date.

Status

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

Available1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 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.

$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.

$119.991Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 20265Reviewtechradar.com/computing/keyboards/keychron-k3-he-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review published 2026-05-30 lists $119.99 and says the board is available now in black and white. The maker store shows the same 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.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Black, White1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Black and White. The ISO layouts are sold in Black only.

Segment

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.

Gaming1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

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

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

Complete1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

Layout

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

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

75 %1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

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

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

ANSI, ISO1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

Regional layouts

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

ANSI, ISO-Nordic, ISO-German, ISO-UK1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 2026ISO-Nordic is listed on the page as a pre-order that ships later than the other layouts.

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.

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843Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K3_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specification page states number of keys 84. This is the ANSI count. ISO key count is not published.

Key legends for

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

macOS, Windows1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

Numpad

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

No1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

Function row

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

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

Dedicated arrow keys

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

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

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

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

Compact1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

Key stagger

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Row-staggered1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

Bottom row

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Low profile

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Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

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.

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Magnetic (Hall effect)1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Page says the Ultra-Fast Lime low-profile magnetic switches are powered by Hall Effect sensing.

Switch feel

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

Linear6Reviewhlplanet.com/keychron-k3-he-reviewRead 14 October 2026Reviewer describes pre-lubed POM linear switches. The maker page does not name the feel.

Switch maker

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

Keychron1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

Switch models

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

Keychron Ultra-Fast Lime Low-Profile Magnetic Switch1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 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.

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.

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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

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.

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Factory-lubed switches

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

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Page says the switches are pre-lubed.

Adjustable actuation

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

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

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

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

Min0.2Max2.9mm1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Published as 0.2 to 2.9 mm. TechRadar reports 0.2 to 2.8 mm, the maker value is used.

Actuation stepiSmallest documented increment between selectable actuation settings.

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

0.1mm1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Page says actuation points can be adjusted from 0.2 to 2.9 mm with 0.1 mm sensitivity.

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

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

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Page says each key can be customized.

Rapid trigger

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

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

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

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

0.1mm1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Spec table lists Rapid Trigger sensitivity 0.1 mm.

Multi-action keys

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

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Dynamic keystrokes, up to four actions per key by press depth.

SOCD handling

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

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Last Key Priority (LKP) and Snap Click, both disabled by default.

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

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

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Analog Mode gives variable gamepad-style input. Listed as Gamepad Analog in the low-profile series comparison.

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

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

Magnetic1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Spec table: compatible with Keychron Ultra-Fast Lime Low-Profile magnetic switch only.

Compatible switches

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

Keychron Ultra-Fast Lime Low-Profile magnetic switch only1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

Stabilizers

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

Plate-mounted1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Spec table lists a plate-mounted stabilizer.

Factory-lubed stabilizers

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Keycaps

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Keycap material

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

PBT1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

Legend method

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

Doubleshot1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

Keycap profile

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Low profile1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 2026LSA, low-profile spherical-angled keycaps.

Keycap thickness

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

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

No1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 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.

AKeychron 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)'

BKeychron K3 HE

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

Source1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 20261000 Hz in wired and 2.4 GHz modes, 125 Hz over Bluetooth.

Max polling rate

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

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Polling rate (wired)

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1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

Polling rate (2.4 GHz)

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

Polling rate (Bluetooth)

125Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

125Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

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.

AKeychron 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

BKeychron K3 HE

Connection	Rollover
USB (wired)	NKRO
2.4 GHz	NKRO
Bluetooth	NKRO

Source1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Page lists N-key rollover as Yes for wireless and wired. Wireless covers both 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth.

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

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

USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

Wireless technology

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Bluetooth

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

5.21Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

Bluetooth device slots

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

31Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 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.

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.

Keys3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K3_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Fn+1, Fn+2 and Fn+3 select Bluetooth hosts.

Receiver connector

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

USB-A1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

Receiver storage in keyboard

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Receiver shared with other devices

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Wireless range

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)'

10m3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K3_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth operating distance within 10 meters in open space.

Detachable cable

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

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K3_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Charging and wired mode use a Type-C cable plugged into the keyboard port.

Port on keyboard

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

USB-C1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

Cable plug

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

USB-C6Reviewhlplanet.com/keychron-k3-he-reviewRead 14 October 2026Reviewer lists a USB-C cable plus USB-A-to-C and C-to-A adapters. The manual lists a Type-C cable and a Type-A to Type-C adapter.

Cable

Not available

Braided6Reviewhlplanet.com/keychron-k3-he-reviewRead 14 October 2026Reviewer describes a braided right-angled USB-C cable.

Cable length

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USB passthrough

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

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

Windows, macOS, Linux1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

Consoles

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Battery

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Battery type

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

Li-Po1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

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

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Battery capacity

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

2,600mAh1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

User-replaceable battery

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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.

AKeychron 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.

BKeychron K3 HE

Hours (h)
55

Source1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Published as up to 55 hours, lab test results may vary. Connection, lighting and polling rate are not stated.

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.

110h=CalculatedFrom Battery life per mode (claimed)

55h=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.

110h=CalculatedFrom Battery life per mode (claimed)

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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.

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Charging port

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

USB-C1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

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

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'

228min3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K3_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Around 3.8 hours. Manual recommends 5 V 1 A or USB 3.0.

Quick charge

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Use while charging

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Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K3_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Manual says the keyboard can be charged in 2.4GHz, cable and Bluetooth mode.

Solar charging

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Battery indicator

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

LED3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K3_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Power indicator LED blinks red when low, stays red while charging and turns green when full. A Batt key is listed on layers 1 and 3.

Build

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Case material

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.

Aluminum and wood frame with ABS plastic bottom case1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Body material aluminum plus wood, bottom case ABS plastic.

Plate material

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

Aluminium1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

Mount style

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

Tray1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 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.

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.

Case foam, Silicone bottom, Foam, position not stated, Other1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Sound-absorbing foam of unstated position, bottom case acoustic foam, silicone bottom pad and PET film. Foam of unstated position is stored as foam and PET film 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.

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°'

2°, 4.5°, 7.5°1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Spec table angle 2, 4.5 and 7.5 degrees, feet height 2 mm.

Spill resistant

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IP rating

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Lighting

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Backlight

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.

RGB per key1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

LED position

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

North-facing1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 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 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

Fn layer3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K3_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Media functions sit on the F-row in the Mac layer and on the Fn layer for Windows.

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

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Volume control

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Knobs

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03Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K3_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Keyboard overview lists no knob.

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.

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Built-in screen

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Touchpad

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Fingerprint reader

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OS mode switch

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)'

Switch3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K3_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Win/Android and Mac/iOS toggle on the left side.

Windows key lock

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Software

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Software

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

Keychron Launcher1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

Software runs on

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

Web1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

Open firmware

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.

QMK1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

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

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

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 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

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

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

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

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

43Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K3_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Four layers. Layers 0 and 1 for Mac, layers 2 and 3 for Windows.

User firmware updates

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

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K3_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Firmware update through the Keychron Launcher web app in wired mode.

Ergonomics

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Wrist rest

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.

None3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K3_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026No wrist rest in the box list. A silicone palm rest is a separate accessory.

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.

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.

Width318.62Depth126Height25.4Front height22mm(12.5 × 5 × 1 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Size 318.62 x 126 mm. Front height 22.0 mm and back height 25.4 mm, both including keycaps. Back height is stored as height.

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.

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

575g(1.3 lb)1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Published as 575 g. The configuration is not stated.

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

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Platform certifications

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

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

1x Fully Assembled Keyboard, 1x Type-C Cable, 1x Type-A to Type-C Adapter, 1x Type-A 2.4GHz Receiver, 1x Extension Adapter For Receiver, 1x Keycap & Switch Puller, 1x Screwdriver3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K3_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Fully assembled version package list.

Cables included

AKeychron 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

BKeychron K3 HE

Type	Count
Type-C cable	1

Source3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K3_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Spare switches

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Links

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Product page

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

www.keychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboard1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

Spec sheet

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Manual

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

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K3_HE_User_Manual.pdf1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 14 October 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 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.

1year4Maker product pagehelp-center.keychron.com/en-us/article/360021443594-how-long-is-the-keyboard-warranty-forRead 14 October 202612 months global warranty.

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