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| Spec |  Keychron Keychron K10 Max $100–$120 “K10 Max, from Keychron's store” |  Keychron Keychron C2 Pro 8K $65 “Wired full-size with 8000Hz polling and no knob” |
|---|---|---|
| Price , different | $100–$120 | $65 |
| Size | Full | Full |
| Type , different | Barebones | Pre-built |
| Connectivity , different | Wireless + Wired | Wired |
| Released , different | 2024 | 2025 |
| Mounting | Tray Mount | Tray Mount |
| Case , different | ABS | Plastic |
| Colors , different | White, Black | See the store |
| Weight , different | 1530 g | 975 ± 10 g |
| Dimensions , different | 447.37 x 139.82 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 , different | Double-shot PBT | OSA-profile double-shot PBT, not shine-through |
| PCB | Hot-swap | Hot-swap |
| Plates , different | Steel | Not listed |
| Battery , different | 4000 mAh, up to 190 hours | — |
| Compatible switches | MX-style | MX-style |
| Software | QMK, Keychron Launcher | QMK, Keychron Launcher |
| NKRO | Yes | Yes |
| RGB | Yes | Yes |
| Features , different | Full layout, Tri-mode, Hot-swap, QMK/VIA | Full layout, Wired, Hot-swap, QMK/VIA |
| Good for , different | Full-size users who want a dongle and QMK/VIA Work-and-play users who want responsive switches Modders who want an easy-to-open case | Budget gamers who need a numpad and high polling Typists who want QMK-style customization |
| Skip if , different | Typists who like a soft, cushioned feel Buyers who want a volume knob Players who need 8 kHz or Hall-effect features | Anyone who wants wireless or a knob Buyers who prefer a cushioned feel |
| Pros , different | 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and wired (maker) Strong build, good keycaps and responsive Super switches (Tom's Guide) Extra dampening and a deeper sound (Tom's Guide) Tray-mounted steel plate that is easy to open for modding (Tom's Guide) QMK firmware with PBT keycaps | 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 | Typing is firmer, with a hard stop at bottom-out (Tom's Guide) No volume knob (Tom's Guide) Heavy at about 1530 g Battery rated at 190 hours, lower than the K10 1000 Hz polling only | 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 full-size with a dongle. Tom's Guide saw it as a fine keyboard, though firmer than some prefer. | A good-value wired full-size, backed by SemiPro's review and a Notebookcheck review of the TKL version. |