Keychron
Keychron C2 Full Size Wired Mechanical Keyboard for Mac
Bottom line: The Keychron C2 Full Size Wired Mechanical Keyboard for Mac: Hot-swappable sockets fit 3-pin & 5-pin MX switches (Gateron, Cherry, Kailh), no soldering; main trade-off: ABS keycaps show shine and wear sooner than PBT.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Hot-swappable sockets fit 3-pin & 5-pin MX switches (Gateron, Cherry, Kailh), no soldering
- ✓ Gateron G Pro Red linear switches rated for 50 million keystrokes
- ✓ Full 104-key layout with dedicated Mac Siri / Windows Cortana key
- ✓ Extra Mac and Windows keycaps included in the box
Cons
- ✗ ABS keycaps show shine and wear sooner than PBT
- ✗ Single white backlight only, no RGB lighting
- ✗ Wired USB-C only, no Bluetooth or wireless mode
- ✗ Num Lock works on Windows only, not on Mac
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Keychron C2 Full Size Wired Mechanical Keyboard for Mac using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the gaming peripherals category. Keychron's gaming peripherals lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
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Key Features
- The Keychron C2 is a hot-swappable 104 keys full size white backlight wired mechanical keyboard made for Mac and Windows. Customize per-key typing experience to maximize your productivity on the C2 hot-swappable version without the need to solder.
- With a layout optimized for Mac, the C2 has all necessary multimedia and function keys (Num Lock works with Windows only), while compatible with Windows, and comes with a dedicated Siri or Cortana key. Extra keycaps for both Mac and Windows operating systems are included.
- Designed with reliability in mind, the C2 comes with USB Type-C wired connection with a braid cable, which ensures a constant power supply, and best to fit home and light gaming. Inclined bottom frame and 2 level adjustable feet makes the C2 more comfortable to type.
- The C2 gives the freedom to customize per-key typing experience without soldering. The pre-installed Gateron Red switch providing unrivaled tactile responsiveness on the linear Red switch with a durable 50 million keystroke lifespan. *The C2’s hot-swappable socket switch is compatible with almost all the MX style 3pin and 5pin mechanical switches on the market (including Gateron, Cherry, Kailh, etc.). SMD-LED compatible switches are the best for showing the backlights
- Engineered with ABS keycaps allows the charming white LED backlight shine through the legends with a subtle feeling. You can also choose static white backlight mode which will match up with your mood
Full Specifications
| Brand | Keychron |
|---|---|
| Color | Hot-swap Gateron G Pro Red Switch |
| Style | Contemporary |
| Theme | Rainbow |
| Generation | Second Generation |
| Model Name | C2 |
| Style Name | Contemporary |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Switch Type | Linear |
| Connectivity | USB |
| Model Number | C2-K1Z |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Compatibility | Switch, Mac |
| Built-In Media | USB Cable |
| Number of Keys | 104 |
| Button Quantity | 104 |
| Connection Type | Wired |
| Keyboard Layout | QWERTY |
| Mfr Part Number | C2-K1Z |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Full listing title | Keychron C2 Full Size Wired Mechanical Keyboard for Mac, Hot-swappable, Gateron G Pro Red Switch, White Backlight, 104 Keys ABS keycaps Gaming Keyboard for Windows,Type-C Braid Cable |
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