Keychron

Keychron K8 QMK Wireless RGB Backlight Aluminum Frame Keychron Superswitch Red (Hot-Swappable) Mechanical Keyboard

SKU: K8X-J1 ● In Stock
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Features

Keychron K8 Version 2 is a wireless custom mechanical keyboard.  It supports both Bluetooth 5.2 and a wired connection. It allows anyone to master any keys or macro commands on its 80% TKL layout through Keychron Launcher web app. Besides, it has included keycaps for both Windows and macOS, and users can hot-swap with Keychron Super mechanical switch in a breeze (hot-swappable version only).

The K8 Version 2 is a wireless mechanical keyboard with a TKL (80%) layout. It supports both Bluetooth 5.2 and wired connections. Configurable through QMK and Keychron Launcher web app, it offers endless possibilities and enhanced productivity in your work and gaming!

Enhanced Acoustic Foams

Elevate your typing with K8 version 2 featuring advanced IXPE acoustic foam for enhanced comfort, coupled with resilient EPDM foam for superior key switch support, responsiveness, and durability. The aluminum plate provide responsive feedback and a peaceful typing sound, while added weight will enhance the stability.

Program with QMK & Launcher.

The open-source QMK firmware means endless possibilities for key remapping, macros, shortcuts, and more. Now you can easily customize each key with the Keychron Launcher web app.

Wireless Connection

An excellent solution for multitasking. Connects the K8 Version 2 with up to 3 devices wirelessly via its stable Broadcom Bluetooth 5.2 for seamless multitasking across your laptop, phone, and tablet. Switch among them swiftly, and it's fully compatible with both Mac and Windows.

Suitable For All Devices

Offers a Mac layout while remaining compatible with Windows. It stands out in the market by providing the same multimedia and function key as Apple keyboards for Mac users, but with enhanced tactile feedback.

Additionally, you can configure different keymaps for both Mac and Windows devices with Keychron Launcher web app.  The keyboard includes keycaps for both macOS and Windows, along with additional esc and enter keys, facilitating seamless switching between operating systems.

An Epic Core Inside

A powerful ARM architecture MCU equipped with 256KB Flash will provide more flexibility for developers. The polling rate is 1000 Hz on wired mode right out of the box, which makes the latency hardly noticeable even in competitive games.

Hot-Swappable (Optional)

We also provide a hot-swappable version for your choice, which means you can customize your typing experience without soldering, pop them in and it's done.

Every detail matters for a personalized typing experience, that's why we give you the power. You can hot-swap every switch on the K8 Version 2 with almost all of the 3pin and 5pin MX style mechanical switches on the market (including Cherry, Gateron, Kailh, Panda, etc.) without soldering. You can customize your own typing experience in seconds.

Keychron Super Switch

Our exclusive Keychron Super switch adopts a new mold with unparalleled precision. Every switch is tested for pro-grade quality and has a lifespan of up to 50 million clicks, providing great reliability and high performance for long typing sessions. Its new light affection structure on its transparent top housing also ensure high light transmittance and a more consistent, brighter backlight effect.

Cherry Profile Double-shot PBT Keycaps

To further fine-tune your typing experience, the K8 Version 2 comes with Cherry profile and double-shot PBT keycaps that aim to provide a more comfortable fingertip feel with excellent oil resistance for long-term use on the timeless tenkeyless layout.

RGB Backlights

Shine-through keycaps create a brilliant backlight effect, available in both RGB and white backlight versions. The RGB version offers 22+ dynamic backlight settings, while the white backlight version features 14 unique modes. You can easily fine-tune the RGB hue, saturation, brightness, and effect speed for full customization with the Keychron Launcher web app.

Ergonomic Support

Three levels of adjustable typing angle (3.5º, 7.7º & 11º) and curved Cherry-profile keycaps are all working together to provide long-lasting ergonomic support for your wrist.

Specifications

Technical Specifications

Number of Keys 87 (80%)
Switches Keychron Super mechanical
Switch Face North-facing
Number of Multimedia Keys 12
Frame Material ABS / ABS+Aluminum frame
Keycap Material Double-shot PBT
Keycap Profile Cherry
Layout ANSI
Polling Rate (Wired Mode) 1000Hz
Polling Rate (BT Mode) 90Hz
N-Key Rollover (NKRO) Yes for both wireless and wired modes
Backlit 22 types of RGB backlight options plus endless possibilities
Battery 4000 mAh rechargeable li-polymer battery
Wireless Working Time (Backlit off) Around 190 hours (Lab test result may vary by actual use)
Wireless  Working Time (RGB) Around 100 hours (Lowest brightness)
Connection Bluetooth / Type-C wired
Bluetooth version 5.2
Bluetooth Device Name Keychron K8 Version 2
Compatible System macOS/Windows/Linux
Dimension (Plastic frame version) 354.17 x 124.14mm (13.94 x 4.89")
Weight 800g / 1.76 lbs
Dimension (Aluminum frame version) 359.20 x 129.20 mm (14.14 x 5.09'')
Weight 950g / 2.09 lbs
Height without keycap (front) 21.74 mm (0.85")
Height without keycap (rear) 28.23 mm (1.11")
Height incl. keycap (front) 33.52 mm (1.32")
Height incl. keycap (rear) 41.33 mm (1.63")
Typing Angle 3.5º, 7.7º and 11º
MCU Low-power ARM Cortex-M3 32-bit WB32F3G71 (256KB Flash)
Operating Environment -10 to 50?