Keychron K2 HE vs Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL 8KHz
Get the Keychron K2 HE. Unless you play competitive shooters and want every edge — then the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL 8KHz.
Keychron K2 HE
A compact wireless keyboard with adjustable magnetic switches and rapid trigger, extremely quiet to type on, for much less than the esports boards.
Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL 8KHz
Razer's esports keyboard: analog optical switches, rapid trigger, Snap Tap and extremely low latency, with a wrist rest in the box.
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Both have adjustable switches with rapid trigger and very low latency. The Keychron is wireless, quieter and much cheaper; the Razer adds Snap Tap, 8,000 Hz polling, tuning on the keyboard and a wrist rest.
- —You want one keyboard for games and work.
- —You want wireless and up to three devices.
- —You'd rather spend less.
- —You play ranked shooters and want Snap Tap.
- —You want to change actuation on the keyboard itself.
- —You want a wrist rest in the box.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Magnetic switches with rapid trigger
- +2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and wired
- +Extremely quiet to type on
- −The case is tall, so most people will want a separate wrist rest.
- −Bluetooth runs at a low polling rate: game on the 2.4 GHz dongle or the cable.
- −Only a few switch types fit it, all linear.
- +Adjustable 0.1–4.0 mm actuation with rapid trigger
- +Extremely low, consistent latency
- +Magnetic wrist rest included
- −Slightly rattly stabilisers, the spacebar especially.
- −It polls at 8,000 Hz, but its effective update rate tops out at 4,000 Hz — not something you'll notice in games.
- −Wired only, and fairly heavy.
Ready to choose?
- Is the K2 HE worth it?
- Is the Huntsman V3 Pro TKL worth it?
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: RTINGS, Tom's Guide, PC Gamer, manufacturer specifications.