Updated 20 Oct 2026
Is the Keychron K2 HE worth it?
Yes — for most people who game and type.
Its Gateron magnetic switches let you set how far each key goes down before it registers (0.2 to 3.8 mm), with rapid trigger and other features usually found on pricier esports keyboards. It connects by 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth to up to three devices or cable, latency is remarkably low, and layers of foam make it extremely quiet to type on. It's tall, there's no wrist rest in the box, and the 75% layout drops the numpad.
Good to know
- 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.
- Magnetic switches with rapid trigger
- 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and wired
- Extremely quiet to type on
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Get it if…
- You want rapid trigger and adjustable keys without paying esports prices.
- You game and type on the same keyboard, across more than one device.
Skip it if…
- You need a numpad.
- You play ranked shooters and want tuning on the keyboard itself and a wrist rest: the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL 8KHz is built for that.
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How we reached this verdict
RTINGS tested the K2 HE and rates Keychron's K HE keyboards excellent for gaming: great build, remarkably low latency wired or wireless, accurate actuation and reset settings, and extremely quiet typing, though they're tall and come without a wrist rest. Tom's Guide gave it an Editor's Choice and asked whether it could be the best all-rounder ever, with limited switch choice its only drawback.
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, Keychron (specs), RTINGS, Tom's Guide, PC Gamer, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 20 Oct 2026How we decide