Apple Magic Keyboard USB-C vs Keychron K2 HE Wireless Magnetic Switch Keyboard
Apple Magic Keyboard USB-C ($99) vs Keychron K2 HE Wireless Magnetic Switch Keyboard ($111.99) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right keyboard.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple Magic Keyboard USB-C | Keychron K2 HE Wireless Magnetic Switch Keyboard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99 | $111.99 |
| Weight | 231g | 980g |
| Connection | Bluetooth 5.0 + wired USB-C | — |
| Layout | US ANSI (full-size or TKL) | 75% |
| Charging | USB-C (1 month per charge) | — |
| Touch ID | Optional (separate SKU) | — |
| Top Plate | Anodized aluminum | — |
| Weight | 231g | 980 g standard, 965 g special edition (Keychron) |
| Dimensions | — | 316.4 x 126.7 mm |
| Switches | — | Hall effect magnetic |
| Backlight | — | North-facing RGB LED |
| Connectivity | — | Wireless and wired |
Pros & Cons
Apple Magic Keyboard USB-C
- Scissor switches with virtually zero key wobble
- USB-C finally — charges with any cable
- Touch ID option adds fingerprint authentication
- Anodized aluminum body matches Apple aesthetic
- Pairs instantly across Apple devices via iCloud
- 99$ for a first-party keyboard
- 1mm travel divides typists — love it or hate it
- Mac-specific function keys limit cross-platform use
Keychron K2 HE Wireless Magnetic Switch Keyboard
- Adjustable actuation for gaming
- Solid heavy build
- 75% layout is compact
- Wireless and wired
- 980g is heavy to carry
- Thick body
- Price varies by edition ($103.99 to $111.99)
- Magnetic switches cost more
Apple Magic Keyboard USB-C is the better value at $99. Both are part of our curated keyboard index — tap through to check current pricing.
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