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Keychron K8

2020Unverified

Tenkeyless wireless mechanical keyboard for desktop and laptop use

Launch price $69Today $69.99
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Then vs. now

7359

The frontier has moved: down 14 points since 2020.

Typing feelBuildConnectivityFeaturesCustomisationValue
At launch (2020)Today
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DimensionAt launchToday
Typing feel7466
Build6860
Connectivity8063
Features6544
Customisation6552
Value8568

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Specifications

Layout & Switches

Form Factor
TKL (87-key)
Switch Type
Gateron Mechanical (Blue/Brown/Red)
Hot-Swappable
No

Performance

Polling Rate
1000 Hz (wired)
Actuation Force
45g
Key Rollover
Full NKRO (wired), 6KRO (Bluetooth)

Connectivity & Battery

Interfaces
USB-C, Bluetooth 5.1 (3 devices)
Battery Life
~68 hrs (backlight off)

Build & Software

Case Material
Plastic frame
Keycap Material
ABS
Software
None (DIP switch remap)