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Keychron K8 Pro – Full specification

Keychron K8 Pro – Full specification

Brand: Keychron
Category: Keyboard
  • Switches Mechanical (Hot-swappable)
  • Backlight Yes
  • Battery Life 4000 mAh
  • Mode Bluetooth 5.1 + Wired USB-C

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

8.6
  • Design 8 / 10
  • SWITCH 9 / 10
  • PERFORMANCE 9 / 10
  • BATTERY 9 / 10
  • Connectivity 8 / 10

Specifications

Genral Info

Brand Keychron
Model Name K8 Pro
Series K-Series
Type Mechanical (Wireless + Wired)
Layout Tenkeyless (80%)
Release Year 2023
Use Case Work, Gaming, Productivity

DESIGN & BUILD

Frame Material Aluminum top frame + plastic bottom
Plate Material Steel
Keycap Material PBT (Double-shot)
Color Options Black, Grey
Dimensions (L × W × H) 365 × 138 × 33 mm
Weight 900 g
Form Factor Compact Tenkeyless
Finish Matte texture, premium coating

SWITCH & TYPING EXPERIENCE

Switch Type Mechanical (Hot-swappable)
Switch Options Gateron Pro Red / Blue / Brown
Mount Type Gasket mount with silicone dampers
Stabilizers Pre-lubed screw-in stabilizers
Typing Angle Adjustable (2 levels)
Key Rollover Full N-key (wired) / 6-key (Bluetooth)
Actuation Force ~45g (depending on switch)
Key Travel 2.0 mm actuation / 4.0 mm total
Typing Feel Smooth, soft bottom-out with good acoustics

PERFORMANCE

Response Time (Bluetooth) ~8–10 ms
Response Time (Bluetooth) ~8–10 ms
Anti-Ghosting 100% (NKRO)
Input Lag Negligible (Gaming Mode)
Latency Mode Low-latency mode toggle available

RGB & LIGHTING

Backlight Type Per-key RGB
LED Orientation South-facing
Lighting Effects 18+ preset modes
Custom Effects Supported (via VIA/QMK)
Brightness Levels 5-step adjustable
Control Software + onboard shortcuts

SOFTWARE & CUSTOMIZATION

Firmware Open-source QMK / VIA
Key Remapping Fully programmable
Macro Support Multi-layer macros
Profile Storage Up to 3 onboard profiles
Firmware Update Supported via USB
Hotkey Shortcuts RGB control, multimedia, brightness

SOUND & COMFORT

Acoustic Dampening Silicone + foam layers inside
Typing Sound Profile Quiet, deep “thock” sound
Gasket Mount Provides soft, cushioned typing feel
Noise Reduction Improved with stabilizer pads
Wrist Rest Optional (sold separately)
Tilt Feet Dual-level adjustable

Support and compatibility

Software Support macOS, Windows, Linux, Android, iOS
Supported OS VIA (cross-platform)
Plug-and-Play Yes (no driver needed)
Layout Options macOS / Windows keycaps included

BATTERY & CONNECTIVITY

Battery Capacity 4000 mAh
Battery Type lithium battery
Battery Life (No RGB) Up to 200 hours
Battery Life (RGB On) 70–80 hours
Charging Port USB Type-C
Charge Time Approx. 3 hours
Wireless Mode Bluetooth 5.1
Wired Mode USB-C cable connection
Multi-Device Pairing Yes, up to 3 devices
Switch Between Devices Fn + 1/2/3 shortcuts
Polling Rate (Wired) 1000 Hz
Polling Rate (Wireless) 125 Hz

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