Keychron K2 HE Mechanical Keyboard Lands Globally, Priced at $125

Keychron has unveiled its best-selling mechanical keyboards, the K2 HE for global markets, which features Hall effect switches and an adjustable actuation point with three modes of connectivity support. Priced at $125, the K2 HE is now available for crowdfunding on Kickstarter, with shipments expected to start in October 2024.

Key Features

The K2 HE follows the design language of the K2 series, featuring a compact 75% layout that measures 320.5mm x 126.2mm x 40.7mm and weighs approximately 965 grams. The keyboard is available in a sleek Black and White color scheme with natural rosewood accents, giving it a minimalistic yet stylish appearance.

The Keychron K2 HE features Hall effect switches with magnetic sensors to detect keystrokes. Users can adjust the actuation point from 0.1mm to 3.8mm. The keyboard also supports hot-swapping, making it easy to replace switches without soldering.

0It features pre-lubricated Gateron double-rail magnetic switches, which deliver a soft tactile feel with a 40g actuation force and a 60g bottom-out force. These durable switches are designed to withstand up to 150 million keystrokes, and a high polling rate of 1KHz for best responsive performance.

The Keychron K2 HE offers a range of connectivity options, including USB-C wired, Bluetooth 5.1, and 2.4 GHz wireless. It also offers multi-device pairing, enabling users to switch easily between devices. The keyboard is powered by a 4000mAh rechargeable battery, which extends usage time between charges.

The Keychron K2 HE has vibrant RGB backlighting with 22 different modes, highly durable double-shot PBT keycaps, and screw-in PCB stabilizers for better typing stability.

In addition to its standard functionality, this device offers dynamic keystrokes, allowing multiple actions to be assigned to a single key based on press depth. With the Keychron Launcher Web Configurator, users can fine-tune settings like actuation points, macros, and RGB patterns to create a personalized typing and gaming experience.