{"product_id":"keychron-k8-qmk-wireless-rgb-backlight-aluminum-frame-keychron-superswitch-red-hot-swappable-mechanical-keyboard","title":"Keychron K8 QMK Wireless RGB Backlight Aluminum Frame Keychron Superswitch Red (Hot-Swappable) Mechanical Keyboard","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kw-advanced-description\" style=\"font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#333;line-height:1.7;max-width:860px;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block=\"features\" data-scroll-amount=\"100\" data-scroll-top=\"true\" data-trigger-css=\"d-xl-none\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeychron 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEnhanced Acoustic Foams\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProgram with QMK \u0026amp; Launcher.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWireless Connection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable For All Devices\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffers 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAn Epic Core Inside\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHot-Swappable (Optional)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKeychron Super Switch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCherry Profile Double-shot PBT Keycaps\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRGB Backlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShine-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eErgonomic Support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree levels of adjustable typing angle (3.5º, 7.7º \u0026amp; 11º) and curved Cherry-profile keycaps are all working together to provide long-lasting ergonomic support for your wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block=\"specifications\" data-scroll-amount=\"100\" data-scroll-top=\"true\" data-trigger-css=\"d-xl-none\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;margin-top:24px;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:14px;margin-top:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;background:#f8f8f8;width:35%;font-weight:600;text-align:left;\"\u003eNumber of Keys\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;\"\u003e87 (80%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;background:#f8f8f8;width:35%;font-weight:600;text-align:left;\"\u003eSwitches\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eKeychron Super mechanical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;background:#f8f8f8;width:35%;font-weight:600;text-align:left;\"\u003eSwitch Face\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eNorth-facing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;background:#f8f8f8;width:35%;font-weight:600;text-align:left;\"\u003eNumber of Multimedia Keys\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;\"\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;background:#f8f8f8;width:35%;font-weight:600;text-align:left;\"\u003eFrame Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eABS \/ ABS+Aluminum frame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;background:#f8f8f8;width:35%;font-weight:600;text-align:left;\"\u003eKeycap Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eDouble-shot PBT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;background:#f8f8f8;width:35%;font-weight:600;text-align:left;\"\u003eKeycap Profile\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eCherry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;background:#f8f8f8;width:35%;font-weight:600;text-align:left;\"\u003eLayout\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eANSI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;background:#f8f8f8;width:35%;font-weight:600;text-align:left;\"\u003ePolling Rate (Wired Mode)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;\"\u003e1000Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;background:#f8f8f8;width:35%;font-weight:600;text-align:left;\"\u003ePolling Rate (BT Mode)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;\"\u003e90Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;background:#f8f8f8;width:35%;font-weight:600;text-align:left;\"\u003eN-Key Rollover (NKRO)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eYes for both wireless and wired modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;background:#f8f8f8;width:35%;font-weight:600;text-align:left;\"\u003eBacklit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;\"\u003e22 types of RGB backlight options plus endless possibilities\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;background:#f8f8f8;width:35%;font-weight:600;text-align:left;\"\u003eBattery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;\"\u003e4000 mAh rechargeable li-polymer battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;background:#f8f8f8;width:35%;font-weight:600;text-align:left;\"\u003eWireless Working Time (Backlit off)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eAround 190 hours (Lab test result may vary by actual use)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;background:#f8f8f8;width:35%;font-weight:600;text-align:left;\"\u003eWireless  Working Time (RGB)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eAround 100 hours (Lowest brightness)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;background:#f8f8f8;width:35%;font-weight:600;text-align:left;\"\u003eConnection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eBluetooth \/ Type-C wired\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;background:#f8f8f8;width:35%;font-weight:600;text-align:left;\"\u003eBluetooth version\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;\"\u003e5.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;background:#f8f8f8;width:35%;font-weight:600;text-align:left;\"\u003eBluetooth Device Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eKeychron K8 Version 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;background:#f8f8f8;width:35%;font-weight:600;text-align:left;\"\u003eCompatible System\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;\"\u003emacOS\/Windows\/Linux\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;background:#f8f8f8;width:35%;font-weight:600;text-align:left;\"\u003eDimension (Plastic frame version)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;\"\u003e354.17 x 124.14mm (13.94 x 4.89\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;background:#f8f8f8;width:35%;font-weight:600;text-align:left;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;\"\u003e800g \/ 1.76 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;background:#f8f8f8;width:35%;font-weight:600;text-align:left;\"\u003eDimension (Aluminum frame version)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;\"\u003e359.20 x 129.20 mm (14.14 x 5.09'')\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;background:#f8f8f8;width:35%;font-weight:600;text-align:left;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;\"\u003e950g \/ 2.09 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;background:#f8f8f8;width:35%;font-weight:600;text-align:left;\"\u003eHeight without keycap (front)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;\"\u003e21.74 mm (0.85\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;background:#f8f8f8;width:35%;font-weight:600;text-align:left;\"\u003eHeight without keycap (rear)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;\"\u003e28.23 mm (1.11\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;background:#f8f8f8;width:35%;font-weight:600;text-align:left;\"\u003eHeight incl. keycap (front)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:9px 14px;\"\u003e33.52 mm 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