Keychron C2 Wired Mechanical Keyboard

The C2 supports wired mode only

Keychron C2 hot-swappable wired type-c mechanical keyboard 104-keys full-size layout for Mac Windows iOS Gateron switch red blue brown RGB backlight

A FULL SIZE WIRED MECHANICAL KEYBOARD

Engineered to maximize your productivity with most popular full size layout with number pad. The hot-swappable option on Gateron Mechanical switches and Keychron Mechanical switches offers the freedom to easily personalize your typing experience without soldering.

FEATURES

TYPE-C WIRED

With an easy and reliable USB Type-C connection, the C2 is best to fit home, office and light gaming use while connecting with your laptop or PC.

SUITABLE FOR ALL DEVICES

Compatible for both macOS and Windows. Keychron is one of only a few in the market that comes with a Mac multimedia keys layout for Mac enthusiasts. For Linux users, we also have a dedicated user group to help with the experience.

*Check high-res layout and keycap size here.

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Legends Never Fade Out

Engineered with double-shot keycap set on White and RGB Backlight versions allow backlight shine through the legends with a subtle feeling.

Please note that the legends on the black and white color keycaps may look slightly different, as the legends on the black keycaps may look less clear on the black keycaps compared to the white keycaps, read more here.

Inclined bottom frame makes the C2 more comfortable to crank out emails or write a novel.

HOT-SWAPPABLE

Hot-swappable means to customize your typing experience without soldering, just pop them in and it’s done..

*The C2 Gateron (Hot-swappable) version and Keychron Mechanical (Hot-swappable) version keyboard types support altering switches.
Socket of Gateron (Hot-swappable) and Keychron Mechanical (Hot-swappable) 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.

Mechanical Switch

Durable Gateron G Pro mechanical switch with a 50 million keystroke lifespan to provide an unrivaled tactile responsiveness

FULL SIZE LAYOUT

Comes with a 104 keys layout included number pad and that offers convenient access to all the essential keys* for Mac and Windows included a dedicated Siri or Cortana key.

*Num Lock works with Windows OS only.

18 TYPES OF RGB

Engineered with more than 15 types of RGB light and comes with different styles (flashing, breathing, or static white etc) which will match up to your mood.

One More Thing

We are pushing the boundaries to meet the needs of typists, that's why we're introducing the C2 Non-Backlit Version to our Keychron family.

Different Colorway,
Solid Retro Feel

Outfitted the C2 Non-Backlight version with retro-inspired color scheme looks as good in the office as it does in the game room.

Comes with a firm and smooth typing feel similar to that of the Gateron Mechanical switches, the C2 Non-Backlit Version shares the same switch compatibility as the C2 Gateron version keyboard.

*Socket of C2 Non-backlit Version is compatible with almost all the MX style 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches on the market (including Gateron, Cherry, Kailh, etc.).

SPECIFICATION

Number of Keys: 104 keys
Version: Gateron / Gateron (Hot-swappable) / Keychron Mechanical / Keychron Mechanical (Hot-swappable)
Switches: Gateron G Pro Mechanical / Keychron Mechanical
Number of Multimedia Keys: 12
Frame Material: ABS
Keycap Material: Double-shot ABS / Non-Backlit Version: ABS
Keycap Profile: OEM
Layout: ANSI
Polling Rate: 1000Hz

*Socket of C2 Non-backlit (Hot-swappable) and Gateron (Hot-swappable) are compatible with almost all the MX style 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches on the market (including Gateron, Cherry, Kailh, etc.).

CONNECTIVITY

Backlit Types: 18 (Exclude Non-Backlit version)
Backlit: Adjustable 4-level RGB backlit (Exclude Non-Backlit version)
System: Windows/Android/Mac/iOS
Connection: Type-C cable
Compatible System: macOS/Windows/

PHYSICAL UNIT

Dimension: 435.6 x 130mm
Height incl. keycap (front) 30mm
Height incl. keycap (rear) 40mm
Weight: About 829g / 29.2oz
Operating Environment: -10 to 50℃

PACKAGE CONTENT

1 x Keyboard
1 x USB-A to USB Type-C Cable
1 x Keycap Puller
1 x Switch Puller (For Hot-swappable version only)
1 x User Manual
Learn how to install a switch on hot-swappable board properly

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Absolutely the best keyboard I have ever used!! Love the retro look too!

I recommend this keyboard to anyone!!! I went with the retro look with reds. It feels amazing and sounds fantastic! I will definitely be buying another one someday! I just want to type all the time. If I had this keyboard in college. I would have had no issues writing any of my essays haha.

Key-p up the great work Keychron!!

Very Good Keyboard

I bought a K1SE for when I work from home and a C2 (non-backlit, non-hot-swappable) for the office. Both were great purchases. The C2 looks great for the office (not flashy) and I really enjoy typing on it. I was very happy to find a full-size keyboard, since I often need the num pad for work. While it is comfortable to use, for me it definitely needs a wrist rest (which I already had).
One of my biggest complaints is the lack of alternative layouts available, either when buying the keyboard or even with the available sets of keycaps. Even having a uniform-profile like XDA would have been enough, but that isn't available for the 100% size. I was able to get keycaps from WASD that work for me.
The keyboard also goes to sleep on me if I'm away for a while like going to a meeting or to lunch. They have a fix for it, but I am not able to try it do to the admin restrictions our company puts on the laptop. I just unplug/plug and it works again. I guess this is coming from the laptop and not from the keyboard (based on the suggested fix), but my previous $10 keyboard never did that, so I'm not sure why this one does.
It also has a click on the right shift button depending on how I hit the key. It seems to be the stabilizer, but since I have the non-hot-swappable version there isn't much I can do about it.
Still, all these are relatively small issues and it feels like at least a four-star keyboard, especially considering it was less than $50 (when I bought it).

Keychron C2 Wired Mechanical Keyboard

Change the keycaps and replug after sleep, otherwise great

Just what I wanted, an old school full sized keyboards like what I learned to type and program on. The standard keycaps did make my fingers feel weird - I have a chemical sensitivity to low quality plastics. I fixed this with PBS keycaps.
Plugged into my M1 MacBook Air overnight I find the keyboard unresponsive in the morning. Unplugging and replugging fixes this. Haven't tried any other fixes yet. The same happened with a previous K2 on bluetooth. The swappable cherry switches are great quality. My last soldered Keychron had a D key switch (non-cherry) that would activate with my finger resting on it, but I didn't have the eqipment to replace it.
It is very solidly made, expecially for the price and not being overtly a gaming keyboard. Next time I will get a metal construction and pbs keycaps to avoid any plastic sensitivities.