Keychron
Keychron K12 Pro
Released 2023
Researched from maker specs and published sources. Last checked Oct 18, 2026.
K12 Pro, from Keychron's store
The K12 Pro is the 60% with QMK/VIA, PBT keycaps and a steel plate at about 737 g. Evidence is limited to the maker page and the K12 review.
Sources
Our take, based on research
A modest step up from the K12. Evidence is thin.
Overview
The K12 Pro is the QMK/VIA K12. Keychron lists a 60% layout, Bluetooth with 1000 Hz wired polling, hot-swappable K Pro Red or Brown switches, a tray-mount ABS or ABS-and-aluminum-frame case, a steel plate, double-shot PBT keycaps with non-shine-through legends, a 4000 mAh battery, 22 RGB effects, about 737 g and 293 x 102.8 mm with N-key rollover wired and wireless.
No review of the K12 Pro was found. Keebnews' review of the regular K12 flagged a louder spacebar, hollow sound and high profile, which may apply here since the platform is similar. Tom's Hardware's K8 Pro review, on the larger sibling, also found the Pro-series tray-mount feel stiff.
It is a QMK/VIA, PBT-capped step up from the K12.
Pros & Cons
- QMK/VIA with steel plate (maker)
- Double-shot PBT keycaps
- Compact 60% at about 737 g
- Hot-swap sockets
- N-key rollover wired and wireless (maker)
- No review of this model was found
- Bluetooth only, no dongle
- Legends are not shine-through (maker)
- Sibling reviews note a stiff tray-mount feel (Tom's Hardware, K8 Pro)
- No arrow keys or function row
Who Is This For?
- QMK/VIA users who want a compact 60%
- People who want PBT keycaps
- Mac and Windows typists who use Bluetooth
- Anyone who wants arrow keys
- Buyers who need independent evidence
- Gamers who want 2.4 GHz
Where to Buy
Dimensions
293 x 102.8 mm
Weight
737 g
Case Material
ABS, or ABS with aluminum frame
Connectivity
Both
Plate Options
Case Colors
Software Support
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