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Keychron K13 Pro QMK VIA Wireless Review | 64 Data compared

Avg. price:~£120Layout size:?Connection type:USB / BluetoothSwitch type:mechanicalPolling rate:1000 Hz

Keychron K13 Pro QMK VIA Wireless Review: Compare 64 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Keyboards category and whether it is worth buying.

Keychron K13 Pro QMK VIA Wireless
7.0/10

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the keyboard's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best keyboards on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components

80%

6.7

Technical score

20%

8.0

User score

â–¼Worse than 52% of keyboards
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the keyboard's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a keyboard that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 51% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–²Better than 51%
6.7

Technical score

Technical score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Keyboards category across these key areas: Switches, Design, Connectivity & Power, Features, Materials.
When it matters
When you want to compare keyboards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Score components

34%

7.0

Connectivity & Power

28%

4.0

Switches

20%

10

Materials

12%

6.3

Features

6%

8.1

Design

â–¼Worse than 53%
8.0

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components

70%

8.5

User ratings

30%

6.8

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 65%
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Technical Specifications of keyboard Keychron K13 Pro QMK VIA Wireless

Technical score
Technical score
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Keyboards category across these key areas: Switches, Design, Connectivity & Power, Features, Materials.
When it matters
When you want to compare keyboards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Score components:

34%

7.0

Connectivity & Power

28%

4.0

Switches

20%

10

Materials

12%

6.3

Features

6%

8.1

Design

6.7
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components

70%

8.5

User ratings

30%

6.8

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.0
Popularity
Popularity
6.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the keyboard.
When it matters
When you prefer a keyboard that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 56% of models
Popularity:
Keychron K13 Pro QMK VIA Wireless has a popularity score of 6.8 points, which is higher than that of 56.3% of products in this category.
6.8
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the keyboard's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a keyboard that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 51% of models
Score components:

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

7.9
Switch type
mechanical
Switch feel
linear / tactile / clicky
Switch name
Gateron Low Profile Mechanical
Actuation force
50 g
Min actuation distance
1.7 mm
Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
This keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm, which is shorter than 47.1% of keyboards and equal to 5.1% of keyboards.
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Keyboard type
mechanical
Layout size
?
Layout standard
?
N. of keys
90
Market range: <64 – >108
This keyboard has 90 keys, which is more than 64.4% of keyboards and equal to 1.5% of keyboards.
Profile
low-profile
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Connection type
USB / Bluetooth
This keyboard offers USB / Bluetooth connectivity, which is more versatile than 42.7% of keyboards and equal to 14.3% of keyboards.
Multi-device pairing
yes
This keyboard supports multi-device pairing. 4.5% of keyboards support multi-device pairing.
Bluetooth version
5.1
This keyboard uses Bluetooth 5.1, which is newer than 67% of keyboards and equal to 23.5% of keyboards.
Mac compatibility
yes
This keyboard is Mac compatible. 58% of keyboards are Mac compatible.
Battery life
100 h
Market range: <30 h – >512 h
This keyboard lasts 100 h on a charge, which is shorter than 63.6% of keyboards and equal to 8.5% of keyboards.
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RGB lighting
yes
This keyboard has RGB lighting. 12.4% of keyboards have RGB lighting.
Per-key RGB
no
This keyboard does not have per-key RGB. 72.8% of keyboards offer per-key RGB.
RGB zones
90
Market range: <0 – >104
This keyboard has 90 RGB zones, which is more than 71.5% of keyboards and equal to 0.6% of keyboards.
Underglow / side lighting
no
This keyboard does not include underglow lighting. 8% of keyboards include underglow lighting.
Backlight direction
south-facing
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Case material
aluminum/plastic
Plate material
steel
Keycap material
PBT
Keycap profile
LSA
Legend method
double-shot
This keyboard uses double-shot legends, which are more durable than 25.1% of keyboards and equal to 74.9% of keyboards.
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Keychron K13 Pro QMK VIA Wireless vs the average keyboard

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  • 2 h shorter charging time
    This keyboard charges faster than the average keyboard (3 h vs 5 h). The average keyboard takes 5 h to charge.
    3 h vs 5 h
  • Works with Mac
    This keyboard is Mac compatible, the average keyboard is not. 42.3% of keyboards are Mac compatible.
  • Supports QMK
    This keyboard supports QMK, the average keyboard does not. 28.8% of keyboards support QMK.
  • 40.7% lower weight
    This keyboard weighs less than the average keyboard (580 g vs 978 g). The average keyboard weighs 978 g.
    580 g vs 978 g
  • Supports VIA
    This keyboard supports VIA, the average keyboard does not. 26.3% of keyboards support VIA.
  • 1.6 ° lower typing angle
    This keyboard has a lower typing angle than the average keyboard (3.4 ° vs 5 °). The average keyboard has a typing angle of 5 °.
    3.4 ° vs 5 °
  • 3 more keys
    This keyboard has more keys than the average keyboard (90 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
    90 vs 87
  • 14.15 mm lower keyboard height
    This keyboard is lower than the average keyboard (24.1 mm vs 38.25 mm). The average keyboard height is 38.25 mm.
    24.1 mm vs 38.25 mm
  • 40.7% lower weight
    This keyboard weighs less than the average keyboard (580 g vs 978 g). The average keyboard weighs 978 g.
    580 g vs 978 g
  • 1.6 ° lower typing angle
    This keyboard has a lower typing angle than the average keyboard (3.4 ° vs 5 °). The average keyboard has a typing angle of 5 °.
    3.4 ° vs 5 °
  • 3 more keys
    This keyboard has more keys than the average keyboard (90 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
    90 vs 87
  • 14.15 mm lower keyboard height
    This keyboard is lower than the average keyboard (24.1 mm vs 38.25 mm). The average keyboard height is 38.25 mm.
    24.1 mm vs 38.25 mm
  • 2 h shorter charging time
    This keyboard charges faster than the average keyboard (3 h vs 5 h). The average keyboard takes 5 h to charge.
    3 h vs 5 h
  • Works with Mac
    This keyboard is Mac compatible, the average keyboard is not. 42.3% of keyboards are Mac compatible.
  • Supports QMK
    This keyboard supports QMK, the average keyboard does not. 28.8% of keyboards support QMK.
  • Supports VIA
    This keyboard supports VIA, the average keyboard does not. 26.3% of keyboards support VIA.
  • 7 more RGB zones
    This keyboard has more RGB zones than the average keyboard (90 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.
    90 vs 83
  • Less versatile connectivity
    This keyboard offers less versatile connectivity than the average keyboard (USB / Bluetooth vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth). The average keyboard offers USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth connectivity.
    USB / Bluetooth vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
  • 50% smaller battery capacity
    This keyboard has a smaller battery than the average keyboard (2000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh). The average keyboard has a battery capacity of 4,000 mAh.
    2,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
  • No per-key RGB lighting
    This keyboard does not have per-key RGB, the average keyboard does. 72.5% of keyboards offer per-key RGB.
  • 80 h shorter battery life
    This keyboard lasts less long on a charge than the average keyboard (100 h vs 180 h). The average keyboard lasts 180 h on a charge.
    100 h vs 180 h
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This keyboard uses an older Bluetooth version than the average keyboard (5.1 vs 5.2). The average keyboard uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.1 vs 5.2
  • Less versatile connectivity
    This keyboard offers less versatile connectivity than the average keyboard (USB / Bluetooth vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth). The average keyboard offers USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth connectivity.
    USB / Bluetooth vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
  • 50% smaller battery capacity
    This keyboard has a smaller battery than the average keyboard (2000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh). The average keyboard has a battery capacity of 4,000 mAh.
    2,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
  • 80 h shorter battery life
    This keyboard lasts less long on a charge than the average keyboard (100 h vs 180 h). The average keyboard lasts 180 h on a charge.
    100 h vs 180 h
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This keyboard uses an older Bluetooth version than the average keyboard (5.1 vs 5.2). The average keyboard uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.1 vs 5.2
  • No per-key RGB lighting
    This keyboard does not have per-key RGB, the average keyboard does. 72.5% of keyboards offer per-key RGB.

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Summary of the review
Keychron K13 Pro Review – Numbers to Go

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Keychron K13 Pro QMK VIA Wireless

  • Unique compact layout that includes a numpad within a TKL-sized footprint, saving desk space while maintaining productivity
  • Highly customizable via QMK/VIA software, allowing for complex remapping and macros without needing bulky background software
  • Excellent build quality with a premium-feeling aluminum case and durable double-shot PBT keycaps
  • Seamless multi-device connectivity, supporting up to three Bluetooth devices with easy switching
  • Comfortable low-profile design that reduces wrist strain compared to standard mechanical keyboards
  • Hot-swappable switch option (on specific models) allows users to change typing feel without soldering

What customers don't like about Keychron K13 Pro QMK VIA Wireless

  • Non-traditional numpad layout and lack of certain standard keys (like 'Enter' on the numpad, 'Del', or 'Print Screen') require a significant learning curve
  • Lacks a 2.4 GHz wireless connection, which may result in higher latency for competitive gaming compared to rivals
  • Underwhelming RGB backlighting that is not very bright and uses non-shine-through keycaps, making it hard to see letters in the dark
  • Limited modding and third-party keycap options due to the proprietary low-profile switch and stabilizer design
  • Out-of-the-box configuration is heavily Mac-focused, which may require Windows users to swap keycaps and remap settings immediately

Verdict

The Keychron K13 Pro is an ultra-slim, low-profile wireless mechanical keyboard featuring a unique 80% TKL layout with an integrated numpad and 90 keys. Key technical specifications include Bluetooth 5.1 for connecting up to three devices, a 1000Hz polling rate in USB-C wired mode, hot-swappable Gateron low-profile MX 2.0 mechanical switches, and double-shot PBT keycaps. Built with an aluminum frame and reaching just 24.1mm at its highest point, it offers 22 RGB backlight settings and full QMK/VIA support for advanced key remapping across macOS, Windows, and Linux. Main pros include its highly portable, space-saving hybrid layout that retains numeric entry, full Mac compatibility with dedicated multimedia keys, and extensive firmware customization; however, notable cons include the lack of a 2.4GHz wireless connection for lower latency, a non-standard numpad layout that may require an adjustment period, and relatively short battery life of approximately 33–65 hours with RGB enabled.

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