Keychron K8 Pro
Keychron · TKL · standard height
The Keychron K8 Pro is the QMK/VIA-programmable tenkeyless version of the K8 with PBT keycaps and internal foam, hot-swappable on most configurations though a cheaper soldered white-backlight trim is also sold.
Best for: office, programming.
Keychron K8 Pro specs
| Layout | TKL |
|---|---|
| Height | Standard |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, Wired |
| Hot-swap | Yes |
| Stock switches | Gateron G Pro Red, Gateron G Pro Brown, Gateron G Pro Blue, Keychron K Pro Red, Keychron K Pro Brown |
| Keycaps | PBT double-shot, OSA profile |
| Case | ABS plastic, optional aluminum frame |
| Mount | tray |
| Backlight | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | Yes |
| Battery | 4000 mAh |
| Typical price | $60 |
| Sound (stock) | damped clack |
| Released | 2022 |
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Where to buy
- Keychron , around $60
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Alternatives to the Keychron K8 Pro
Keychron K8 TKL · $60 The Keychron K8 is a tenkeyless wireless mechanical keyboard for Mac and Windows with white or RGB backlight, sold in soldered Gateron G Pro or hot-swappable mechanical/optical variants. Keychron V3 TKL · $60 The Keychron V3 is a wired tenkeyless QMK/VIA custom keyboard with a hot-swappable PCB and double-shot OSA PBT keycaps, serving as the budget plastic counterpart to the aluminum Q3. Keychron Q3 TKL · $90 The Keychron Q3 is a wired tenkeyless full-aluminum double-gasket QMK/VIA custom keyboard, fully hot-swappable with screw-in stabilizers and an optional knob.
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