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Keychron K4 HE Wireless Review | 64 Data compared

Avg. price:~£140Layout size:1800-compactConnection type:USB / 2.4GHz / BluetoothSwitch type:hall effectPolling rate:1000 Hz

Keychron K4 HE 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.

7.9

Overall score

Score
7.9/ 10
✕
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
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components

80%

7.8

Technical score

20%

8.5

User score

★Better than 96% of keyboards
7.8

Technical score

Technical score
7.8/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 93% of models
Score components

34%

8.4

Connectivity & Power

28%

7.3

Switches

20%

7.1

Materials

12%

8.1

Features

6%

8.3

Design

★Better than 93% of keyboards
8.5

User score

User score
8.5/ 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–² Better than 74% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

7.4

Number of reviews

Based on 414 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 74% of keyboards
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Technical Specifications of keyboard Keychron K4 HE Wireless

Technical score
Technical score
7.8/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 93% of models
Score components:

34%

8.4

Connectivity & Power

28%

7.3

Switches

20%

7.1

Materials

12%

8.1

Features

6%

8.3

Design

7.8
User score
User score
8.5/ 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–² Better than 74% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

7.4

Number of reviews

Based on 414 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.5
Popularity
Popularity
7.4/ 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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â–² Better than 65% of models
Popularity:
Keychron K4 HE Wireless has a popularity score of 7.4 points, which is higher than that of 64.7% of products in this category.
7.4
Value for money
Value for money
8.5/ 10
✕
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
★ Better than 94% of models
Score components:

60%

7.9

Overall score

40%

9.8

Price

8.5
Switch type
hall effect
Switch feel
linear
Switch name
Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Nebula
Actuation force
40 g
Min actuation distance
0.2 mm
Min actuation distance
0.2 mm
â–² Better than 80% of models
Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
This keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 0.2 mm, which is shorter than 80.1% of keyboards and equal to 1.8% of keyboards.
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Keyboard type
mechanical
Layout size
1800-compact
Layout standard
?
N. of keys
100
N. of keys
100
â–² Better than 71% of models
Market range: <64 – >108
This keyboard has 100 keys, which is more than 71% of keyboards and equal to 2% of keyboards.
Profile
low-profile
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Connection type
USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
Connection type
USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
â–² Better than 57% of models
This keyboard offers USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth connectivity, which is more versatile than 57.3% of keyboards and equal to 42.7% of keyboards.
Multi-device pairing
yes
Multi-device pairing
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This keyboard supports multi-device pairing. 4.5% of keyboards support multi-device pairing.
Bluetooth version
5.2
Bluetooth version
5.2
★ Better than 91% of models
This keyboard uses Bluetooth 5.2, which is newer than 90.8% of keyboards and equal to 7.6% of keyboards.
Mac compatibility
?
Battery life
110 h
Battery life
110 h
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <30 h – >512 h
This keyboard lasts 110 h on a charge, which is shorter than 61.2% of keyboards and equal to 1.8% of keyboards.
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RGB lighting
yes
RGB lighting
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This keyboard has RGB lighting. 12.4% of keyboards have RGB lighting.
Per-key RGB
yes
Per-key RGB
yes
â–² Better than 28% of models
This keyboard has per-key RGB lighting. 27.6% of keyboards have per-key RGB lighting.
RGB zones
100
RGB zones
100
â–² Better than 77% of models
Market range: <0 – >104
This keyboard has 100 RGB zones, which is more than 77% of keyboards and equal to 2.3% of keyboards.
Underglow / side lighting
no
Underglow / side lighting
no
â–¼ Worse than 8% of models
This keyboard does not include underglow lighting. 8% of keyboards include underglow lighting.
Backlight direction
north-facing
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Case material
?
Plate material
aluminum
Keycap material
PBT
Keycap profile
?
Legend method
double-shot
Legend method
double-shot
â–² Better than 25% of models
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 K4 HE Wireless vs the average keyboard

246810TotalDesignConnectivity & PowerSwitchesMaterialsFeatures
  • Rapid trigger support
    Rapid trigger
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This keyboard supports rapid trigger, the average keyboard does not. 18.6% of keyboards support rapid trigger.
  • 1.5 mm shorter actuation distance
    Min actuation distance
    0.2 mm
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
    This keyboard has a shorter minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (0.2 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
    0.2 mm vs 1.7 mm
  • Analog input support
    Analog input
    yes
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    This keyboard supports analog input, the average keyboard does not. 9.5% of keyboards support analog input.
  • Adjustable actuation
    Adjustable actuation
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This keyboard supports adjustable actuation, the average keyboard does not. 21.9% of keyboards offer adjustable actuation.
  • 2 h shorter charging time
    Charging time
    3 h
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <2.5 h – >6 h
    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
  • Dual actuation support
    Dual actuation
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This keyboard supports dual actuation, the average keyboard does not. 18.1% of keyboards support dual actuation.
  • Dedicated media keys
    Dedicated media keys
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This keyboard includes dedicated media keys, the average keyboard does not. 20.4% of keyboards include dedicated media keys.
  • 0.2 mm shorter key travel
    Total travel distance
    3.8 mm
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <3.2 mm – >4 mm
    This keyboard has 3.8 mm of total travel, while the average keyboard has 4 mm.
    3.8 mm vs 4 mm
  • 8.4% better value for money
    Keychron K4 HE Wireless has better value for money than the average keyboard (8.5 vs 7.8).
    8.5 vs 7.84
  • 6.7% higher user score
    User score
    8.5/ 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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    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Keychron K4 HE Wireless
    the average keyboard
    Keychron K4 HE Wireless has a higher user score than the average keyboard (8.53 vs 8.000).
    8.53 vs 8
  • 13 more keys
    N. of keys
    100
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <64 – >108
    This keyboard has more keys than the average keyboard (100 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
    100 vs 87
  • 2 newer release date
    Release date
    2025
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This keyboard is newer than the average keyboard (2025 vs 2023). The average keyboard was released in 2023.
    March 2025
    2025 vs 2023
  • 2 h shorter charging time
    Charging time
    3 h
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <2.5 h – >6 h
    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
  • Rapid trigger support
    Rapid trigger
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This keyboard supports rapid trigger, the average keyboard does not. 18.6% of keyboards support rapid trigger.
  • 1.5 mm shorter actuation distance
    Min actuation distance
    0.2 mm
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
    This keyboard has a shorter minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (0.2 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
    0.2 mm vs 1.7 mm
  • Analog input support
    Analog input
    yes
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    This keyboard supports analog input, the average keyboard does not. 9.5% of keyboards support analog input.
  • Adjustable actuation
    Adjustable actuation
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This keyboard supports adjustable actuation, the average keyboard does not. 21.9% of keyboards offer adjustable actuation.
  • Dual actuation support
    Dual actuation
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This keyboard supports dual actuation, the average keyboard does not. 18.1% of keyboards support dual actuation.
  • 0.2 mm shorter key travel
    Total travel distance
    3.8 mm
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <3.2 mm – >4 mm
    This keyboard has 3.8 mm of total travel, while the average keyboard has 4 mm.
    3.8 mm vs 4 mm
  • Dedicated media keys
    Dedicated media keys
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This keyboard includes dedicated media keys, the average keyboard does not. 20.4% of keyboards include dedicated media keys.
  • Supports QMK
    QMK support
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This keyboard supports QMK, the average keyboard does not. 28.8% of keyboards support QMK.
  • Supports VIA
    VIA support
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This keyboard supports VIA, the average keyboard does not. 26.3% of keyboards support VIA.
  • 17 more RGB zones
    RGB zones
    100
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <0 – >104
    This keyboard has more RGB zones than the average keyboard (100 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.
    100 vs 83
  • No pre-lubed stabilizers
    Pre-lubed stabilizers
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    This keyboard does not have pre-lubed stabilizers, the average keyboard does. 81.4% of keyboards come with pre-lubed stabilizers.
  • 1.8 mm longer actuation distance
    Max actuation distance
    3.8 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <1.6 mm – >4 mm
    This keyboard has a shorter maximum actuation distance than the average keyboard (3.8 mm vs 2 mm). The average keyboard has a maximum actuation distance of 2 mm.
    3.8 mm vs 2 mm
  • 70 h shorter battery life
    Battery life
    110 h
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <30 h – >512 h
    This keyboard lasts less long on a charge than the average keyboard (110 h vs 180 h). The average keyboard lasts 180 h on a charge.
    110 h vs 180 h
  • 9% higher weight
    Weight
    1,066 g
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <605 g – >1.6k g
    This keyboard weighs more than the average keyboard (1066 g vs 978 g). The average keyboard weighs 978 g.
    1,066 g vs 978 g
  • 2.65 mm higher keyboard height
    Height
    40.9 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <24.1 mm – >44 mm
    This keyboard is taller than the average keyboard (40.9 mm vs 38.25 mm). The average keyboard height is 38.25 mm.
    40.9 mm vs 38.25 mm
  • 20.8 mm wider width
    Width
    377.1 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >442 mm
    This keyboard is wider than the average keyboard (377.1 mm vs 356.3 mm). The average keyboard width is 356.3 mm.
    377.1 mm vs 356.3 mm
  • 9% higher weight
    Weight
    1,066 g
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <605 g – >1.6k g
    This keyboard weighs more than the average keyboard (1066 g vs 978 g). The average keyboard weighs 978 g.
    1,066 g vs 978 g
  • 2.65 mm higher keyboard height
    Height
    40.9 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <24.1 mm – >44 mm
    This keyboard is taller than the average keyboard (40.9 mm vs 38.25 mm). The average keyboard height is 38.25 mm.
    40.9 mm vs 38.25 mm
  • 20.8 mm wider width
    Width
    377.1 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >442 mm
    This keyboard is wider than the average keyboard (377.1 mm vs 356.3 mm). The average keyboard width is 356.3 mm.
    377.1 mm vs 356.3 mm
  • 70 h shorter battery life
    Battery life
    110 h
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <30 h – >512 h
    This keyboard lasts less long on a charge than the average keyboard (110 h vs 180 h). The average keyboard lasts 180 h on a charge.
    110 h vs 180 h
  • 1.8 mm longer actuation distance
    Max actuation distance
    3.8 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <1.6 mm – >4 mm
    This keyboard has a shorter maximum actuation distance than the average keyboard (3.8 mm vs 2 mm). The average keyboard has a maximum actuation distance of 2 mm.
    3.8 mm vs 2 mm
  • No pre-lubed stabilizers
    Pre-lubed stabilizers
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    This keyboard does not have pre-lubed stabilizers, the average keyboard does. 81.4% of keyboards come with pre-lubed stabilizers.

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Third-party reviews

Based on 414 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Keychron K4 HE Wireless

  • High-performance Hall Effect magnetic switches with adjustable actuation points and Rapid Trigger
  • Excellent build quality featuring a sturdy aluminum frame and unique rosewood side panels on the Special Edition
  • Versatile connectivity options including 2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth 5.2 (up to 3 devices), and USB-C wired mode
  • User-friendly, web-based Keychron Launcher software for deep customization without needing local drivers
  • 96% layout provides full-size functionality (including a numpad) in a more compact footprint than a standard keyboard
  • Smooth and 'pillowy' typing experience with enjoyable acoustics due to multi-layer dampening

What we don't like about Keychron K4 HE Wireless

  • Cramped 96% layout with no spacing between the main keys, arrow keys, and numpad can lead to typos
  • RGB lighting is relatively dim and is not shine-through on the Special Edition PBT keycaps
  • High front height (23mm) may cause wrist fatigue without a separate wrist rest
  • Software settings can only be saved or adjusted when the keyboard is connected via a USB cable
  • Hall Effect switches can have a 'plodding' or 'clattery' sound when topping out that some find less crisp than traditional mechanical switches
  • Relatively short battery life compared to some non-HE wireless competitors, especially when using rapid trigger and lighting

Verdict

The Keychron K4 HE is a 96% layout wireless keyboard featuring Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Hall Effect switches that support rapid trigger, dynamic keystrokes, and 0.1mm precision adjustable actuation from 0.2mm to 3.8mm. It offers versatile tri-mode connectivity via 2.4 GHz (1000Hz polling rate), Bluetooth 5.2, and USB-C, alongside a 4,000 mAh battery providing up to 110 hours of use. Main pros include a premium build with aluminum and optional rosewood accents, high-end gaming performance with customizable magnetic sensors, and a space-saving compact design that retains the number pad. Some reported cons include a stiff tray-mount feel, a cramped layout that may cause typos, and unimpressive RGB backlighting on certain models.

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