Keychron, the innovative leader in keyboard technology, announces that the UK Keychron is launching the UK-ISO layout versions of two groundbreaking models: the Keychron K2 HE Wireless Magnetic Switch Custom Keyboard and the Keychron K3 Max QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard. Both keyboards offer innovative features and refined designs tailored for productivity and gaming enthusiasts.
The Keychron K2 HE redefines mechanical keyboard technology by integrating magnetic switches with customizable actuation points and dynamic rapid triggers, delivering unmatched precision and responsiveness. Following a successful Kickstarter campaign that raised over $1M USD in 2024, the K2 HE is now available for direct purchase at Keychron UK, starting at £137.
Built with Gateron double-rail magnetic switches, the K2 HE offers 360° seamless control, making it the ideal companion for gaming, programming, and everyday typing. The keyboard features multiple connectivity options, including 2.4 GHz wireless, Bluetooth 5.1, and wired modes, ensuring versatile functionality across macOS, Windows, and Linux platforms. Encased in a durable aluminium frame accented by natural rosewood—light wood for the white Special Edition and dark wood for the black Special Edition (UK-ISO variant)—the K2 HE blends elegance with functionality. Each version is equipped with OSA profile double-shot PBT keycaps, offering a satisfying tactile experience and timeless style.
“The K2 HE represents Keychron’s dedication to bringing sophisticated, user-centered technology to the keyboard community,” said Paul Tan, COO of Keychron. “We wanted to elevate the popular K2 model, and the K2 HE’s magnetic switch design, complete with customizable actuation and dynamic rapid triggers, achieves exactly that.”
The K2 HE also includes Keychron’s exclusive Launcher web configurator, empowering users to adjust RGB backlighting, sensitivity, and multi-action key commands to suit individual preferences. With 22 RGB backlight modes and fine-tunable options, users can create a setup that blends aesthetics and functionality.
The Keychron K3 Max QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard takes customization and connectivity to new heights in an ultraslim profile. With 2.4 GHz wireless, Bluetooth 5.1, and wired connectivity options, the K3 Max ensures seamless multitasking across macOS, Windows, and Linux platforms. Priced at £103, the K3 Max is available for purchase at Keychron UK.
Equipped with QMK/VIA firmware, the K3 Max offers endless possibilities for remapping keys and creating macros. The innovative Gateron low-profile MX 2.0 mechanical switches are 31% slimmer than traditional switches, making the K3 Max one of the thinnest wireless mechanical keyboards in the world while retaining a satisfying tactile response. Users can easily hot-swap every low-profile Gateron switch without soldering, enabling effortless customization.
The K3 Max features a powerful Arm Cortex-M4 32-bit STM32F402 MCU with 256 KB Flash, providing enhanced flexibility for developers and ensuring seamless performance with a 1000 Hz polling rate in both 2.4 GHz and wired modes. Designed for comfort, the K3 Max includes interior IXPE acoustic foam for silent keystrokes and improved typing comfort, coupled with resilient latex foam for superior key switch support.
To ensure long-lasting durability, the K3 Max is equipped with low-profile double-shot PBT keycaps, providing oil resistance and a consistent typing experience. Redesigned stabilizers further reduce wobble on larger keys such as the space bar, shift, and enter keys, providing enhanced stability and reliable performance.
“With the K3 Max, we’re pushing the boundaries of what a low-profile wireless mechanical keyboard can achieve, blending versatility and innovation to meet the demands of both professionals and gamers,” added Tan.
Both the K2 HE and K3 Max offer more than 22 RGB backlight settings, allowing users to fine-tune hue, saturation, brightness, and effect speed. The K3 Max also includes three levels of adjustable typing angles, providing long-lasting ergonomic wrist support for extended typing sessions.
Keychron continues to lead the mechanical keyboard industry by offering customizable, high-performance solutions that elevate the typing experience across all platforms.
Pricing and availability:
K2 HE – Precision Meets Personalization with Magnetic Switches, Adjustable Actuation, and Elegant Design – Starting from £137 on the Keychron UK website.
K3 Max – Ultra-Slim Wireless Custom Keyboard Offering Seamless Connectivity and QMK/VIA Programming Flexibility – From £103 on the Keychron UK website.
