Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID vs Keychron K2
Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
2021 · $149 today
6252
Keychron K2
2020 · $74.99 today
7561
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID is better
- Battery Life: 720hrs vs ~68 hrs (backlight off)(10.6× more)
Why Keychron K2 is better
- Actuation Force: 45g vs 60g(33% less)
Verdict
Keychron K2 leads outright in 4 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID | Keychron K2 |
|---|---|---|
| Switch & Input | ||
| Switch Type | Low-profile scissor | Gateron Mechanical (Blue/Brown/Red) |
| Actuation Force | 60g | 45g● |
| Keycap Material | ABS | ABS |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connection | Bluetooth + Lightning wired | — |
| Paired Devices | 1 | — |
| Build & Dimensions | ||
| Layout | Full-size with numpad | — |
| Weight | 372g | — |
| Hot-swappable | No | — |
| Extras & Software | ||
| Touch ID | Yes | — |
| Battery Life | 720hrs● | ~68 hrs (backlight off) |
| Layout & Switches | ||
| Form Factor | — | 75% (84-key) |
| Switch Type | Low-profile scissor | Gateron Mechanical (Blue/Brown/Red) |
| Hot-Swappable | — | No |
| Performance | ||
| Polling Rate | — | 1000 Hz (wired) |
| Actuation Force | 60g | 45g● |
| Key Rollover | — | Full NKRO (wired), 6KRO (Bluetooth) |
| Connectivity & Battery | ||
| Interfaces | — | USB-C, Bluetooth 5.1 (3 devices) |
| Battery Life | 720hrs● | ~68 hrs (backlight off) |
| Build & Software | ||
| Case Material | — | Plastic frame |
| Keycap Material | ABS | ABS |
| Software | — | None (DIP switch remap) |