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🔑 Keychron K8 Wireless Bluetooth 5.1/Wired USB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - Hot-swappable, Tenkeyless 87 Keys, White LED Backlit, Gateron Brown Switch, N-Key Rollover - for Mac Windows Review

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Details

Keyboard DescriptionMultimedia
Connectivity TechnologyBluetooth, USB
Special FeatureLighting
Compatible DevicesLaptop, Tablet, Smartphone
BrandKeychron
ColorGateron Brown Switch
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Description of 🔑 Keychron K8 Wireless Bluetooth 5.1/Wired USB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - Hot-swappable, Tenkeyless 87 Keys, White LED Backlit, Gateron Brown Switch, N-Key Rollover - for Mac Windows

The Keychron K8 is a hot-swappable tenkeyless (87-key) white backlight Bluetooth mechanical keyboard made for Mac and Windows with Gateron switch. Customize per-key typing experience to maximize your productivity on the K8 hot-swappable version without the need to solder. 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 gives the freedom to customize your typing experience without soldering. With the pre-installed Gateron Brown switch providing unrivaled tactile responsiveness on the Brown switch with a durable 50 million keystroke lifespan. *Socket of Gateron (Hot-swappable) is compatible with almost all the MX style 3pin and 5pin mechanical switches on the market (including Gateron, Cherry, Kailh, etc.)*. The K8 can last up to 240 hours (with backlit disabled) with a 4000 mAh big battery, which is one of the biggest in mechanical keyboards. Inclined bottom frame and 2 level adjustable feet provides a great ergonomic support for long lasting typing comfort. N-key rollover (NKRO) on wired mode or 6KRO on wireless mode.

Reviews

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Type of review

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Not bad, but not good enough

I have no particular complaints about this keyboard. Here I compare it to Keychron K1 v4 which I prefer. Cons: The low profile k1 makes it easy to switch to a laptop keyboard without trying to smash the laptop keyboard. The k8 has a certain tendency to press further + harder, which doesn't work well with the flat taps on a laptop keyboard. I never intentionally use the CapsLock key. Unfortunately, the CapsLock indicator is on the other side of the keyboard on the k8. On k1 v4 it's not far from…

Pros
  • Free for educational purposes
Cons
  • I won't say anything

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Good keyboard but still not comparable to Hiends

I've been using the Das keyboard for a very long time and I still think it's the most comfortable keyboard. However, they don't have a wireless keyboard, and I always want wireless devices to make my desktop cleaner. Before that, I used a Logitech wired mechanical gaming keyboard for a while, which I also really like. I also tried the Logitech G915, but I don't like the short key travel. The keychron buttons have a different feel, I understand they use different switches, which may be better…

Pros
  • Handsfree
Cons
  • No instructions

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Perfect for my needs

I have a PC, a few Linux computers and a MacBook Pro on my desk and for the last 12 months I've gotten tired of having to use multiple keyboards. The Keychron K8 is great for me as I now have it paired to my MBP and Linux machines via Bluetooth while keeping it connected to my PC with the cable that came with it. Switching between systems is smooth and I prefer the keyless layout. I haven't tried swapping shortcut keys, but I'd happily replace the Gateron Blues with clickier switches like the…

Pros
  • Sleek design
Cons
  • I'll add later

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Wanted to love it but failed

I was looking for a cheap mechanical keyboard and really wanted to love the k8 as many of my friends recommended the Keychron as one of the best first mechanical keyboards for price and quality. Of course my friends bought the K2 version, I wanted special hands and decided on the K8. First, if it's just based on input. Of the other keyboards I tried, I typed the least on the K8. I really enjoyed typing here and liked that there is an option to align the keyboard. My fingers felt pretty natural…

Pros
  • Best
Cons
  • So so

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Very bad BT (repeat buttons without touching them) and risk your wrist health

It's ok there are brown switches which should be quieter but still feel good. And what it does is it's nice to type on, but it's so big and the angle is very uncomfortable. You'll need something to lift your arms off the table about 1 cm so you don't hurt your wrists. The second part is Bluetooth - when it comes to this feature, the product is in the pre-alpha stage. If I were Keychron I wouldn't post such a terrible implementation. I used to think they were the bomb given the reviews and…

Pros
  • Great for me
Cons
  • Useless features

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Excellent beginner-friendly modding platform

Highly recommended modding platform for newcomers to the world of mechanical keyboards! Surprised by the excellent quality, standard keycaps, durability and built-in features. (Note: I don't use Bluetooth, I used a wired connection and most of the negative reviews on this please read on, otherwise this is my personal review as a gamer, streamer and keyboard enthusiast.) First of all, a day came along, that was very impressive. And when I opened the package, I saw a very good keyboard and thick…

Pros
  • Best in its niche
Cons
  • Good but not great

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Good Mechanical Keyboard for Mac

I bought one of these to use with a MacBook Pro that I use for work after getting tired of typing or trying to use the built in keyboard to use a KVM PC keyboard with my windows desktop. In general, it seems difficult to find decent Mac keyboard options that don't cost an arm and a leg, and Keychron seems to be the only mechanical keyboard manufacturer that offers decent Mac support. Hot-swappable switches are also a plus. The current keyboard on my desktop at home is a HyperX Alloy FPS Pro TKL

Pros
  • Quality Construction
Cons
  • Requires a Power Socket