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Keychron K8 87 Keys Wireless Mechanical Keyboard, 80% Layout Bluetooth TKL Tenkeyless RGB Backlight with Gateron G Pro Red Switch Aluminum Frame USB-C Wired Gaming Keyboard for Mac Windows
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Brand | Keychron |
Compatible Devices | Gaming Console |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, USB |
Keyboard Description | Mechanical |
Recommended Uses For Product | Office, Gaming |
Special Feature | Wireless, Bluetooth, Lighting |
Color | Gateron Red Switch |
Number of Keys | 87 |
Keyboard backlighting color support | RGB |
Style | Modern |
About this item
- A tenkeyless layout (87-key) RGB backlight Gateron switch Bluetooth mechanical keyboard with CNC processed aluminum frame. The K8 is crafted to maximize your workspace and enhance productivity.
- With a unique Mac layout while compatible with Windows, the Keychron K8 has all essential multimedia and function keys you need. Extra keycaps for both Windows and Mac operating systems are included.
- Connect with up to 3 devices via Bluetooth and switch among them easily. With high reliable and broad compatibility Broadcom Bluetooth 5.1 chipset, the K8 is best to fit home, office and light gaming use while connecting with your smartphone, laptop and iPad. It also has wired mode with USB Type-C connection.
- The K8 comes with a With the Gateron Red switch providing unrivaled tactile responsiveness on the linear Red switch with a durable 50 million keystroke lifespan. N-key rollover (NKRO) on wired mode or 6KRO on wireless mode.capacity of 4000mAh. The K8 can last up to 72 hours (tested with static RGB lighting), or up to 9 days of normal use (8 hrs/day).
- The K8 can last up to 200 hours (with backlight off) with a 4000 mAh big battery, which is one of the biggest in mechanical keyboards. Two level adjustable feet and inclined bottom frame provides a great ergonomic support for long lasting typing comfort.
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For gaming | 4.3 | 4.6 | 3.7 | 4.6 | 3.5 | 4.4 |
Value for money | 4.1 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 3.8 | — | 4.4 |
Quality of material | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.6 | — | — |
Ergonomic | 4.2 | — | 4.0 | — | 4.0 | 4.3 |
Brightness | — | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.5 | — | 4.4 |
Sold By | Keychron 2020 | Gedelire | Gedelire | Gedelire | Keychron | Keychron |
connectivity tech | Bluetooth, USB | wireless, wired | wired, wireless | Bluetooth, USB-C | Bluetooth & Cable | Bluetooth & USB |
number of keys | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 84 |
hardware interface | bluetooth | — | bluetooth | — | bluetooth | bluetooth |
compatible devices | Gaming Console | Laptop, PC, Smartphone, Tablet | PC, Laptop, Smartphone, Tablet | Laptop, PC, Smartphone, Tablet | Gaming Console | Tablet, Laptop, Smartphone |
keyboard description | Mechanical | Mechanical | Wireless | bluetooth | Gaming | Gaming |
operating system | Mac,Windows | Mac OS, Linux, Windows | Mac OS, Windows, Linux | Mac OS, Linux, Windows | Mac,Windows | Windows, Mac OS |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 13.9 x 4.8 x 1.5 inches |
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Item Weight | 2.97 pounds |
Manufacturer | Keychron |
ASIN | B0869HZV81 |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | HS-K8C1 |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #44,033 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #608 in Mac Gaming Keyboards #8,042 in PC Accessories |
Date First Available | March 24, 2020 |
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Keychron K8 Wireless RGB Mechanical Keyboard
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Product Description
Keychron K8 is a 80% Layout 87 Keys Tenkeyless Wireless mechanical keyboard with RGB Backlight, ABS+Aluminum frame, Gateron G Pro Mechanical switch. It offers convenient access to all the essential multimedia and function keys for Mac and Windows in a compact size.
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TENKEYLESS LAYOUTTenkeyless layout is one of the most popular among mechanical keyboards. It offers convenient access to all the essential multimedia and function keys for Mac and Windows in a compact size. |
Wireless and Wired Dual ModesConnects with up to 3 devices via the reliable Broadcom Bluetooth 5.1 chipset and switch among them easily for smooth multitasking needs. The K8 is best to fit home, office and light gaming use while connecting with your smartphone, laptop and iPad. It also has wired mode with USB Type-C connection. |
For Mac & WindowsWith a unique Mac layout and Windows compatibility, the K8 is offering convenient accessibility to all the essential multimedia and function keys. Just plug and use, no driver is needed. Extra keycaps for both Windows and Mac operating systems are included. |
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4000mAh Big BatteryK8 can last up to 24 hours typing with a 4000 mAh big battery, which is one of the biggest in mechanical keyboard. N-key rollover (NKRO) on wired mode or 6KRO on wireless mode. |
15+ RGB Lighting OptionsEngineered 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. |
Ergonomic SupportThree levels of adjustable typing angle and curved OSA-profile keycaps are all working together to provide long-lasting ergonomic support for your wrist. |
K6 Hot Swappable | K6 | K8 | K2 | K4 | K3 | |
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Hot Swappable | YES | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO |
Layout | 65% 68 Key | 65% 68 Key | 75% 87 Key | 75% 84 Key | 96% 100 Key | 75% 87 Key |
Available Switch Type | Gateron Red/Blue/Brown Switch | Optical /Gateron Red/Blue/Brown Switch | Gateron Red/Blue/Brown Switch | Gateron Red/Blue/Brown Switch | Gateron Red/Blue/Brown Switch | Gateron Red/Blue/Brown Switch |
Dimension | 317 x 107 x 37mm | 317 x 107 x 37mm | 359 x 127mm X front 35mm/rear 42mm | 317 x 129 x 38.5mm | 376 x 129 x 38mm | 306 x 116 x 17mm |
Frame | Aluminium | Aluminium | Aluminium | Aluminium | Aluminium | Aluminium |
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Keychron was formed in 2017 by a group of keyboard enthusiasts who have extensive experience in keyboard manufacturing. We’ve dedicate ourselves to creating the most sophisticated mechanical keyboards with minimalist designs. We can assure you that the Keychron keyboard will never fail you.
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Customers like the quality and performance of the keyboard. For example, they mention it's the best entry-level mechanical keyboard and that the quality of material is great. Some are happy with size, and weight. That said, opinions are mixed on bluetooth connectivity, sound quality, value, and battery life.
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Customers like the quality of the keyboard. They say it's the best entry level mechanical keyboard, with great material and great keys. Some customers mention that the keys feel smooth as hell and it'll feel good to type on. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...The build quality is strong, and it's a heavy board, which gives me hopes that it will last a while for me...." Read more
"This keyboard is spectacular. I replaced my Razer Huntsman Mini with this as the Huntsman typing expereince was not what I was looking for...." Read more
"...BUILDThe build quality is excellent: very solid and quite heavy...." Read more
"...Typing on this thing is such a uniquely satisfying experience. I also love the different color options even if I stick mostly to the single lit key...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the keyboard. They mention that it works well, is completely usable, and is excellent for working on Mac or Windows and playing games. The RGB works well and the hot keys for Windows and Mac work flawlessly.
"...I sorely missed that on the Huntsman.The RGB was a nice surprise too, since I didn't realize this model came with it!..." Read more
"...I opted for the Red switches, and they're quite responsive and work as expected...." Read more
"Awesome keyboard. I love the layout and it works great with my Mac...." Read more
"It’s great and quiet enough to use late at night and the key presses are smooth" Read more
Customers like the size of the keyboard. They mention it has great keys, a compact size, and is space-saving. Some say that the keyboard wakes quickly and isn't too tall.
"...The small form factor is nice, too. I can actually shove it into the same laptop bag as my laptop...." Read more
"...The TKL nature of the keyboard is also awesome, and saves some space on my desk (part of the reason I opted for the Huntsman mini in the first place)..." Read more
"...The layout is excellent because it is still relatively compact, but I can find everything I need quickly without looking...." Read more
"...The size of the board is great, and I personally don't need a wrist rest to use the board with comfort.Now, on to the hard part...." Read more
Customers like the weight of the keyboard. They mention it's solid, heavy, and sturdy. Some say the keyboard is thinner than some, but it doesn't feel light or cheap. Overall, most are satisfied with the weight and durability of the product.
"...keyboards remind me of the old-school IBM keyboards, but the feel is much lighter and less clacky because the switches activate before bottoming..." Read more
"...The build quality is strong, and it's a heavy board, which gives me hopes that it will last a while for me...." Read more
"...BUILDThe build quality is excellent: very solid and quite heavy...." Read more
"...heavy/dense material so the keyboard doesn't move around when I type (aggressively & quickly)..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the bluetooth connectivity of the keyboard. Some mention that it seems perfect, simple, and easy to use, while others say that it connects and disconnects after a month.
"...Probably going to have to return it honestly. Wireless just is not up to snuff even in ideal conditions…" Read more
"...The Bluetooth connection works very well; I never had any issue pairing with my Mac...." Read more
"...I also tested the keys and the left shift key does not work at all.updated on 1/2/2022:..." Read more
"...$95 of consistently poor usage, dying after only 7 months of use.**Details**I've used this keyboard for 7 months...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the keyboard. For example some mention that the switches aren't too loud, and the keyboard itself is sturdy. Others say that the keyboard is a little noisy, and that the space bar has a slightly different sound than the other keys.
"...Back to the brown switches, they are relatively quiet if you learn not to bottom out...." Read more
"...board is laid out in the recession of that housing, but the keystrokes echo much louder than my other keyboard...." Read more
"...been able to type for long periods without any discomfort, and it's quiet enough to not bother my coworkers if I have a nasty email to send out...." Read more
"...The space bar has a slightly differnet sound than the other keys, I think because of the sheer size, but other than that no complaints! hahah...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the keyboard. Some mention it's a great product and a worthy replacement, while others say it'll cost you tons of fingerprints and is the worst value purchase they've ever made on Amazon.
"...this is a very worthy replacement...." Read more
"...smooth as hell and it's a nice typing experience, at the cost of tons of fingerprints..." Read more
"...seemed like the perfect combo of what I was looking for at a totally reasonable price...." Read more
"I love this keyboard, love the look and feel, love the price. However, it becomes increasingly hard to pair...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the keyboard. Some mention that it has very good battery life, while others say that it needs to be recharged every 3-4 days. The deterioration of the battery is rapid, and the item came with a dead battery. They also don't like that it charges the battery whole plugged in.
"...BATTERYThe battery life is pretty good...." Read more
"...I don’t like that it charges the battery whole plugged in as I use it plugged in 95% of the time. While one port is convenient...." Read more
"...4.5 if I could for the typing experience, build quality and as-advertised battery life..." Read more
"...9.5/10 (only reason it's not 10/10 is because I wish the battery lasted a little longer. tiny request but otherwise it's a 10/10)" Read more
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Many modern keyboards seem to neglect the backslash \ key by making it small or combining it with the forward slash key. This keyboard has a large backslash key above the enter key. This is crucial if you're a programmer using a Windows PC.
It also has a physical switch for Bluetooth or wired mode. This is very convenient for swapping my keyboard around from Bluetooth if I need to type on a device that I'm debugging and then right back to the PC where the development environment lives.
I could do the same thing using the hotkeys that allow this keyboard to switch between multiple Bluetooth devices. That's nice if I want to answer my personal phone and use the keyboard to type with it while I have a debugging phone and the PC development environment all at the same time. It's much nicer than using a KVM switch to swap between various devices as we used to have to do.
I know this is a gaming keyboard. The clicky keyboards remind me of the old-school IBM keyboards, but the feel is much lighter and less clacky because the switches activate before bottoming out.
This keyboard may seem expensive compared to random keyboards you can find, but this is a quality piece of mechnical-electrical machinery which I will expect to use for 20 years or more.
I bought a second one because I want a backup 30 years from now in case anything happens to the main keyboard that I'm using to type this right now. If you're going to learn to become accustomed to a particular keyboard layout for programming, it's really annoying to switch to another keyboard. So I want a backup just in case anything happens to my keyboard or the company that makes it.
The small form factor is nice, too. I can actually shove it into the same laptop bag as my laptop. The option to become wireless (over Bluetooth) on a switch is a really nice versatile feature. When I'm in a desktop situation, I go with wired. If take my laptop with me, I can leave the wire in the bag and just use the wireless when I'm at a coffee shop or at a park. When I get back to a desktop, I simply reattach the USB-C wire that was included to recharge the keyboard. Being USB-C also allows me to use any connector I find lying around the office if I happen to forget to bring my own.
I could do without all the gaming features of the glowing lights and stuff. But I understand that's their core market, not ancient programmers like me. However, I looked all around for an appropriate programmer's keyboard and couldn't find one. Despite being a gaming keyboard, this one checked off all of the requirements and then some for a programmers who is one the go. If you're a programming nomad, you will not find a better keyboard to suit your needs.
This on the other hand is exactly what I was looking for. I think the only real complaint I could level at it right now is that the backspace key is a little funky, but that is apparently an easy fix.
The Gateron brown switches are fantastic, and I am excited about the opportunities afforded by the hot swappable nature of this keyboard.
The TKL nature of the keyboard is also awesome, and saves some space on my desk (part of the reason I opted for the Huntsman mini in the first place). I appreciate the fact that this still has the function keys as well as arrow keys. I sorely missed that on the Huntsman.
The RGB was a nice surprise too, since I didn't realize this model came with it! I just have mine set to blue to match my PC build.
Overall, 10/10. Initial impressions are very positive. Now to maintain and lube it, since that seems to be a very common suggestion among keeb enthusiasts.
The only reason I didn't give it full marks for quality of material is because of the issues I mentioned with the backspace key and the fact that the spacebar is doing the same. Other than that... This is perfect for me and the aforementioned issues may just be me adapting to a new board.
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I originally purchased a K4 but, after to-and-fro-ing over the K4’s rather tight layout which I didn’t get on with, ended up sending it back and exchanging it for this K8 model.
If you want a compact, well made mechanical keyboard with a conventional layout then this is definitely recommended. It’s now my work daily driver (I’m a coder and IT tech).
The Bluetooth pairing allows up to 3 separate devices at once with fast switching between at a single 2-key combo press. A really great feature. It also works as a USB keyboard via the nice quality USB-A to -C cable as well as charging from the same cable. Charging works while in USB mode snd Bluetooth works while plugged into USB via the mode select switch on the side.
The extra thought to include all the required key caps, a puller and a switch on the side to allow it to work as a Windows or Mac/iOS layout easily is a really great touch.
All in all a really good quality keyboard for your day-to-day at a very decent price point.
Pros
+ Has bluetooth connectivity
+ Also has USB receiver connectivity
+ Mac-centric. The super keys are Mac by default. Comes with swappable windows keycaps if needed. There is a switch on the side to switch between Mac and Windows super key settings. I know you can manually swap around the command and option keys on a Windows keyboard in the MacOS setting, but it's nice that you don't have to
+ Mac-centric function keys. The top function keys mimic the controls of a standard Mac keyboard (brightness, mission control, launchpad, ...)
+ Great price
+ Switches feel great. I know not everyone is a fan of Gateron, but these blues feel great. I'm typing this review now on the Gateron blues and it's a joy to do so!
+ Battery life is great. Even with the lights blaring, this bad boy lasts ages. 4,000mah is no joke.
+ Has a dedicated screenshot button. I take a lot of screenshots for work and this is much better than using the keyboard shortcut.
+ If you get the one with an aluminium frame, the build quality is ace
+ Despite the solid aluminium build, the metal ring is not too bad! Sometimes you get this annoying ring with solid aluminium keyboards, but not here. I think keychron has some dampening material inside it. That being said, if you get blue switches expect it to make a noise! I've seen reviewers complain about blue switches being noisy, but that's like getting a revved up sports car with modded exhaust and complaining about it being noisy... that's kind of the point
+ Looks nice and normal and not gaudy. You could bring this into the office and not be laughed at.
Cons
- The lights are not that bright. I've owned a fair few RGB mechanical keyboards in my time and this is the dimmest. Logitech's shine through LEDs were the brightest. Corsair's were brighter than these. My el-cheapo off brand keyboards were also brighter
- RGB settings are limited. You won't get the RGB customisation options of a big gaming brand like Logitech, Razer or Steelseries. In fact, all you can do is cycle through some presets.
- The font on the keycaps is quite small. Personally this is a con for me and contributes to the RGB lights being dimmer as there is less shine through the letter/symbol. If you prefer a muted subtle look, the this is fine.
Neutral
* This is a thick keyboard. It sits quite tall on the desk. Depending on your preferred ergonomics, this may or may not be an issue
* I received a used keyboard that was a little soiled. The backspace button was stiff and could not be pressed properly. I sent it back and got a new keyboard so no dramas.