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| Spec |  Keychron Keychron C1 Pro 8K $55 “Wired retro TKL with 8000Hz polling, QMK and OSA keycaps” |  Keychron Keychron C2 Pro 8K $65 “Wired full-size with 8000Hz polling and no knob” |
|---|---|---|
| Price , different | $55 | $65 |
| Size , different | TKL | Full |
| Type | Pre-built | Pre-built |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
| Mounting | Tray Mount | Tray Mount |
| Case | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | See the store | See the store |
| Weight , different | 830 ± 10 g | 975 ± 10 g |
| Dimensions , different | 357.44 x 130.76 mm | 436.48 x 130.33 mm |
| Typing angle | Not listed | Not listed |
| Front height | Not listed | Not listed |
| Switches | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Profile | Standard | Standard |
| Keycaps | OSA-profile double-shot PBT, not shine-through | OSA-profile double-shot PBT, not shine-through |
| PCB | Hot-swap | Hot-swap |
| Plates | Not listed | Not listed |
| Compatible switches | MX-style | MX-style |
| Software | QMK, Keychron Launcher | QMK, Keychron Launcher |
| NKRO | Yes | Yes |
| RGB | Yes | Yes |
| Features , different | TKL layout, Wired, Hot-swap, QMK/VIA | Full layout, Wired, Hot-swap, QMK/VIA |
| Good for , different | Budget typists and gamers who want 8000Hz People who like retro looks | Budget gamers who need a numpad and high polling Typists who want QMK-style customization |
| Skip if , different | Anyone who wants wireless Buyers who prefer a soft gasket feel | Anyone who wants wireless or a knob Buyers who prefer a cushioned feel |
| Pros , different | Up to 8000Hz polling that worked flawlessly in Notebookcheck's review OSA keycaps and adjustable feet made typing comfortable (Tom's Guide) Solid build and clean stabilizer sound for the price (Notebookcheck) Hot-swap Super switches with QMK and Launcher | 8000Hz polling on a budget full-size (SemiPro) Launcher customization and improved Super switches (SemiPro) Lubed plate-mount stabilizers and hot-swap for 3-pin and 5-pin switches (SemiPro) Build and sound praised on the C1 Pro 8K sibling (Notebookcheck) |
| Cons , different | Wired only (both reviews) Switches can be tricky to remove (Tom's Guide) Stiff tray mount; some will want a cushioned feel (Notebookcheck) Notebookcheck hit trouble updating firmware, and the keycaps are not shine-through | Wired only Keycaps feel a little thin (SemiPro) No knob (SemiPro) Notebookcheck found the C1 Pro 8K's firmware update glitchy and its tray mount stiff |
| Research take , different | A well-reviewed budget wired TKL with 8000Hz. If you need a numpad, the C2 Pro 8K is the full-size version. | A good-value wired full-size, backed by SemiPro's review and a Notebookcheck review of the TKL version. |