Keychron K2 HE Magnetic (K2H-J1)

Keychron K2  HE

Forever change your gaming and typing experience with the Keychron K2 HE, the only keyboard to win the 2025 CES Innovation Award. Merging the best of traditional mechanical keyboards with advanced magnetic tech, it delivers top-notch performance in a clean, minimalistic design with natural rosewood accents.

 

Standard Versio n

The Standard Version features Cherry profile double-shot shine-through PBT keycaps and aluminum frames.

 

Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Switches

Keychron K2 HE comes with pre-lubed Gateron double-rail magnetic switches for an ultra-stable and ultra-responsive typing experience with an industry leading, lightning-fast response time, and precise control over the way your keyboard feels and responds. Jump into action with unmatched smoothness and stability.

 

Dynamic Rapid Trigger

Activate or deactivate keys based on how far they travel, not predefined points. This means immediate key reactions—press to activate, release to reset—allowing for faster, more precise keystrokes.  In rapid gameplay, this translates to executing complex actions in real-time without delay, giving you a serious advantage during fast-paced sequences.

 

One Key.  Multiple Actions

Thanks to Dynamic Keystrokes (DKS), you can now assign up to 4 distinct actions per key based on press depth. A light press moves your character, a deeper press makes them run, and releasing the key enables additional commands. This layered control lets you execute multiple moves with ease, streamlining gameplay while enhancing control and speed, making your reactions quicker and more precise.

 

Analog Mode

Experience the power of Analog Mode on your K2 HE, bringing game controller-like precision to your keyboard. This mode enables variable inputs instead of the usual on/off signals, letting you achieve more fluid and dynamic control.
With each keypress, the K2 HE detects how far you press, translating it into different speeds and intensities. Enjoy nuanced control and heightened responsiveness in racing games, sports simulations, and more.

 

Satisfying Keyboard Acoustics

With pre-lubed switches, 3.5 mm thick EVA acoustic foam, EPDM foam, and a silicone pad inside the keyboard, the Keychron K2 HE delivers an exceptionally satisfying, soft, and thocky typing sound, enhancing your typing experience.

 

Hot-swappable

Unlike mechanical switches, which depend on physical contact, Hall Effect magnetic switches use magnets to detect key presses. It is effortless to swap out the switch with compatible Hall Effect magnetic switches.

 

*The K2 HE is compatible with the double-rail magnetic switches sold on the Keychron website only.

 

North-facing RGB LED Lights

Choose between 22+ backlight modes, and tune the hue, saturation, brightness, and effect speeds right inside the Keychron Launcher web app. Match your style and create an atmosphere that’s uniquely yours.

 

Specifications

Length 316.4 mm Width 126.7 mm Front Height 30.2 mm (incl. keycap)Back Height 40.7 mm (incl. keycap)Weight Approx. 980 gKeycaps Cherry Profile Double-shot keycaps, shine-throughFrame Material AluminumBottom Case Material ABS PlasticStabilizer Screw-in PCB stabilizerSwitch Gateron double-rail magnetic switchMCU ARM Cortex-M4 32-bit STM32F402RC (256KB Flash)Angle 5° / 9.34° / 12.43°
 Backlight North-facing RGB LEDPlate Material AluminumSensitivity 0.1 mmRapid Trigger YesAdjustable Actuation Points 0.2 - 3.8 mmDynamic Keystrokes 4-in-1 action keysMount Style Tray Mount DesignCable Type-A to Type-C cableConnectivity 2.4 GHz / Bluetooth / Type-C wired
 Bluetooth Version  5.2Bluetooth Device Name Keychron K2 HE
 Battery 4000 mAh Rechargeable li-polymer batteryWireless Working Time (Backlit off)   Up to 110 hours (Lab test results may vary based on actual use)N-Key Rollover (NKRO)  Yes for both wireless and wired modesHot-swappable Support Yes, compatible with Gateron double-rail magnetic switch only. Polling Rate 1000 Hz (Wired and 2.4 GHz) / 125Hz (Bluetooth)Operating Environment -10 to 50℃