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Keychron K2 Pro vs Keychron Q1 Ultra 8K

53 of 156 fields differ

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  • 36 different values
  • 17 known for one only
  • 39 the same
  • 64 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 131 keyboards.

  1. Max polling rateA: 1,000HzB: 8,000HzQ1 Ultra 8K is 8 times higher.
  2. Polling rate (wired)A: 1,000HzB: 8,000HzQ1 Ultra 8K is 8 times higher.
  3. Longest battery life (claimed)A: 300hB: 660hQ1 Ultra 8K is 360 h higher.
  4. Battery life, lighting offA: 300hB: 660hQ1 Ultra 8K is 360 h higher.
  5. Battery life, lighting onA: 100hB: 200hQ1 Ultra 8K is 100 h higher.

Weight

0 to 2,000 g

Keyboard weight
A940g
B1,724g

All 164 fields

Every value links to where we found it.

AKeychron K2 Pro
BKeychron Q1 Ultra 8K

General

5 of 9 differ
GTIN / EAN
4895248801276, 4895248801283, 4895248801290, 4895248801306, 4895248801313, 4895248801320, 4895248851578, 4895248851592, 4895248851608, 4895248851639, 4895248851653, 48952488516601Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-pro-qmk-via-wireless-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Barcodes of the same twelve SKUs from the store product data.
Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Layout

3 of 12 differ
Bottom row
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Switches

7 of 25 differ
Switch sensing technology
Bottom-out force
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Tactile bump force
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Adjustable actuation
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Actuation range
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Actuation step
Not available
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Per-key actuation
Not available
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Rapid trigger
Not available
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Minimum rapid trigger movement
Not available
Not available
Multi-action keys
Not available
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SOCD handling
Not available
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Analog input
Not available
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Factory-lubed stabilizers
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Keycaps

2 of 5 differ
Keycap thickness
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Shine-through legends
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Performance

6 of 11 differ
Polling rate per connection
Max polling rate
1,000Hz
8,000Hz
Polling rate (wired)
1,000Hz
8,000Hz
Polling rate (2.4 GHz)
Not available
8,000Hz
Polling rate (Bluetooth)
90Hz
125Hz
Scan rate
Not available
Not available
Input latency (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Key rollover per connection
Anti-ghosting
Not available
Not available
Adjustable debounce
Not available
Not available
Minimum debounce
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Not available

Measured

None of 7 known
Latency per connection (measured)
Not available
Not available
Actuation point (measured)
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Total travel (measured)
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Operating force (measured)
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Typing noise (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
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Weight (measured)
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Connectivity

5 of 18 differ
Wireless technology
Not available
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Devices it can switch between
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Receiver storage in keyboard
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Receiver shared with other devices
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Cable
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Cable length
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USB passthrough
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Consoles
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Battery

6 of 16 differ
Number of batteries
Not available
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User-replaceable battery
Not available
Not available
Battery life per mode (claimed)
Longest battery life (claimed)
300h
660h
Battery life, lighting off
300h
660h
Battery life, lighting on
100h
200h
Battery life, backlight on (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Battery life, backlight off (claimed)
Not available
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Quick charge
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Not available
Solar charging
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Build

5 of 8 differ
Flex cuts in PCB
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Typing angles
Spill resistant
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IP rating
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Lighting

0 of 7 differ
Lighting zones
Not available
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Brightness levels
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Side or underglow lighting
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Lighting sensors
Not available
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Lighting sync
Not available
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Controls

8 of 12 differ
Separate media buttons
Not available
Programmable knob
Not available
Not available
Separate macro keys
Not available
Windows key lock
Not available
Not available

Software

2 of 10 differ
Onboard memory
Not available
Not available
Onboard profiles
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Macros stored onboard
Not available
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Ergonomics

0 of 4 differ
Wrist rest material
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Tenting
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Tenting angles
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Dimensions and weight

2 of 6 differ
Dimensions
Dimensions with wrist rest
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Keyboard weight
Weight including wrist rest
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Box dimensions
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Box weight
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Certifications

None of 2 known
Platform certifications
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Other certifications
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In the box

2 of 3 differ
In the box
Fully assembled keyboard, Sound absorbing foam, Silicone bottom pad, 4 sets of PCB screw-in stabilizers, 1 set of double-shot PBT keycaps, 1 set of Keychron K Pro switches, Extra keycaps for Windows and macOS, Type-A to Type-C cable, Switch puller, Keycap puller, Screwdriver1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-pro-qmk-via-wireless-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Store package image for the Fully Assembled Version, hot-swappable. The extra keycap line comes from the manual and the keycap text on the page. A Best Buy Canada listing for an aluminum SKU names a Type-C to Type-C cable and an adapter instead, which differs from the maker image.
Fully assembled Q1 Ultra 8K keyboard, Type-C cable, Type-A to Type-C adapter, Extension adapter for receiver, Type-A 2.4 GHz receiver, Keycap and switch puller, Screwdriver, Hex key, Four spare gaskets, Additional Windows and Mac keycaps4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Q1_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Fully assembled version package list plus 14 gaskets, 10 fitted and 4 in the box. The product page says the keycaps include Mac and Windows keycaps. TechRadar also lists alternate keycaps for Windows and macOS.
Spare switches
Not available
Not available

Warranty

0 of 1 differ
Manufacturer warranty (source market)

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