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HyperX Origins 2 65 vs Keychron K8 HE

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Origins 2 65

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General

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Series

Origins 21Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-origins-2-65-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Maker text calls the family Origins 2 keyboards. The Origins 2 series debuted at CES 2026 according to Tom's Hardware.

K HE1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Maker series comparison table names the family K HE.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

B4QS3AA, B4QS3AA#ABA2Maker product pagehp.com/au-en/shop/hyperx-origins-2-65-b4qs3aa.htmlRead 14 October 2026HP Australia store (HyperX is an HP brand): SKU B4QS3AA. The listing gives weight with cable 692 g, so no keyboard-only weight is stored.5Retailer pageshop.mdpcloud.com/keyboard-origins-2-65-rgb-black-b4qs3aa-aba-hyperx-1465861Read 14 October 2026Retailer title: B4QS3AA#ABA. The HP Australia page lists B4QS3AA. The #ABA suffix is a regional code and is stored as listed.

K8H-J1, K8H-F1, K8H-Q12Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboard.jsonRead 11 October 2026The three fully assembled SKUs: Standard Black, Special Edition Black and Special Edition White.

GTIN / EAN

1988289445975Retailer pageshop.mdpcloud.com/keyboard-origins-2-65-rgb-black-b4qs3aa-aba-hyperx-1465861Read 14 October 2026Retailer listing for B4QS3AA#ABA gives EAN 198828944597.

4894979028952, 4894979028990, 48949790290032Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboard.jsonRead 11 October 2026Barcodes of the same three SKUs from the store product data.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

January 20264Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/hyperx-origins-2-65-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review says the Origins 2 series debuted at CES 2026. Exact day not stated.

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Status

Available4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/hyperx-origins-2-65-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review text: available now, in black.

Available1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Page is live with prices and add to cart. The special edition SKU is shown as backordered on the access date.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$119.991Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-origins-2-65-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026US store page labels $119.99 as MSRP and shows a sale price of $89.99. Tom's Hardware gives $119.99 as the price at release. The sale price is not stored.4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/hyperx-origins-2-65-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: MSRP and price at time of release $119.99.

$129.996Reviewgamerevolution.com/review/981309-keychron-k8-he-review-keyboard-hall-effect-switches-gamingRead 11 October 2026Review: starting at $129.99, which is the Standard Version. US dollars from the maker store, tax not included.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-origins-2-65-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026US store page and US price.

US1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026US store page with USD prices. The Japan JIS and ISO layouts are separate pages and are not covered.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-origins-2-65-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Single colour option, Black. The product page variant is Black, US Layout, HyperX Red Linear.

Black, White1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026

Segment

Gaming2Maker product pagehp.com/au-en/shop/hyperx-origins-2-65-b4qs3aa.htmlRead 14 October 2026Recommended usage: gaming.

Gaming1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Maker text opens with changing the gaming and typing experience and lists Rapid Trigger, Last Key Priority and Analog Mode. It is also a custom keyboard with a wood edition.

Sold asiParts fitted when sold. A complete keyboard includes switches and keycaps. Barebones includes neither.

Complete1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-origins-2-65-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

Complete1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026All K8 HE models are sold fully assembled. Windows Central notes there is no barebones version.8Reviewwindowscentral.com/accessories/keyboards/keychron-k8-he-reviewRead 11 October 2026Review dated 4 July 2025: all K8 HE models come preassembled. No barebones version.

Layout

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Form factoriLayout size or shape. A percentage describes the layout, not the number of keys.

65 %1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-origins-2-65-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

TKL1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Maker calls it an 80 percent layout. The key specs line says 96 percent, which is a maker typo. The 87-key tenkeyless layout is confirmed in the manual.

Layout standardiPhysical key layout standards sold for this model. Regional language names are listed separately.

ANSI3Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Keyboards/Alloy_Origins_2_65/44X0088B-HX-Origins-2-65-RevB-QSG-web.pdfRead 14 October 2026Overview drawing shows an ANSI layout with a horizontal Enter key.

ANSI1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026

Regional layouts

US1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-origins-2-65-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Only one layout is offered on the US store, US Layout.

ANSI1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Key specs: Layout ANSI.

Keys in regional layoutiPhysical typing and function keys in the stated regional layout. Separate media buttons, macro buttons and rotary controls are excluded. A Touch ID or Lock key in a key row counts, as on Apple keyboards.

673Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Keyboards/Alloy_Origins_2_65/44X0088B-HX-Origins-2-65-RevB-QSG-web.pdfRead 14 October 2026Counted on the overview drawing: 15 + 15 + 14 + 14 + 9 = 67. The drawing has an accent tool slot next to Fn instead of a key.

873Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K8_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Specifications page: number of keys 87. Counted on the layer 2 diagram: 16 + 17 + 17 + 13 + 13 + 11 = 87.

Key legends for

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macOS, Windows1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Fully assembled version includes Mac and Windows keycaps.

Numpad

No3Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Keyboards/Alloy_Origins_2_65/44X0088B-HX-Origins-2-65-RevB-QSG-web.pdfRead 14 October 2026

No3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K8_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026

Function row

No3Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Keyboards/Alloy_Origins_2_65/44X0088B-HX-Origins-2-65-RevB-QSG-web.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K8_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026

Dedicated arrow keys

Yes3Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Keyboards/Alloy_Origins_2_65/44X0088B-HX-Origins-2-65-RevB-QSG-web.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K8_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026

Navigation keysiAvailability of Home, End, Page Up and Page Down as dedicated keys or through an Fn layer.

Compact3Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Keyboards/Alloy_Origins_2_65/44X0088B-HX-Origins-2-65-RevB-QSG-web.pdfRead 14 October 2026Right column has Del, Home, Page Up and Page Down. There is no End key.

Full3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K8_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Layer diagrams have dedicated Insert, Home, Page Up, Delete, End and Page Down keys.

Key stagger

Row-staggered3Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Keyboards/Alloy_Origins_2_65/44X0088B-HX-Origins-2-65-RevB-QSG-web.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Row-staggered3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K8_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Layer diagrams show a standard row-staggered layout.

Bottom row

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Low profile

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No1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Standard height tray mount build with Cherry or OSA profile keycaps.

Switches

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Switch sensing technologyiKey sensing technology. Hall effect and TMR are different sensor types. A mixed board is identified explicitly. Magnetic switch housing alone does not identify the sensor.

Mechanical1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-origins-2-65-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

TMR1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Maker: pre-lubed Gateron double-rail magnetic switches and advanced TMR sensors, with a dedicated TMR sensor under every key.

Switch feel

Linear1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-origins-2-65-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

Linear4Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/gateron-double-rail-magnetic-switchRead 11 October 2026Maker switch table: Nebula behavior is linear.

Switch maker

HyperX1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-origins-2-65-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

Gateron1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026

Switch models

HyperX Linear Red1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-origins-2-65-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Switch specification table: HyperX Red, linear.

Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Nebula Switch1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026

Switch stem

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Actuation forceiForce at the point where a key registers. Initial spring force is not actuation force. Adjustable switches require a stated actuation setting.

40gf1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-origins-2-65-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Switch specification table lists 40 g in the row it calls Actuation Point. The unit is grams, so it is stored as a force. Tom's Hardware also says an actuation force of 40g.

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Bottom-out forceiForce at the end of the switch travel. It is not the initial spring force or the tactile peak.

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60gf4Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/gateron-double-rail-magnetic-switchRead 11 October 2026Maker switch table lists Nebula start force 40 gf and end force 60 gf. Stored end force as bottom-out force. The 40 gf start force is not actuation force, which is adjustable.

Tactile bump forceiPeak force of the tactile bump. It is not the force at initial movement or at bottom-out.

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Actuation pointiDistance before a key registers. For adjustable boards, the default profile or setting is stated in the source note.

1.8mm4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/hyperx-origins-2-65-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: HyperX Linear Reds with an actuation force of 40g and a short 1.8mm travel actuation. Read as the actuation point. The maker page does not state it.

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Total travel

4mm1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-origins-2-65-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Switch specification table: total travel distance 4.0 mm.

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Rated keystrokes

80million1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-origins-2-65-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Product text: rated for up to 80 million keypresses.

150million4Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/gateron-double-rail-magnetic-switchRead 11 October 2026Maker switch diagram: 150 million clicks lifespan.

Factory-lubed switches

Yes1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-origins-2-65-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Product text: the switches are factory-lubed.

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Maker: pre-lubed Gateron double-rail magnetic switches.

Adjustable actuation

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Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026

Actuation rangeiSelectable actuation distances. These are settings, not a measured usable travel range.

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Min0.2Max3.8mm1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Adjustable actuation points 0.2 to 3.8 mm.

Actuation stepiSmallest documented increment between selectable actuation settings.

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0.1mm1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Specs: Sensitivity 0.1 mm. Maker text says adjust actuation from 0.2 to 3.8 mm with 0.1 mm sensitivity.

Per-key actuationiActuation can be configured individually for supported keys. The source note identifies any excluded keys.

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Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Maker: customize each key by adjusting actuation points. Per-key setting is in the Launcher web app.

Rapid trigger

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Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026

Minimum rapid trigger movementiSmallest selectable movement used to reset or reactivate a key. This is a setting, not measured accuracy.

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0.1mm1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Specs: Sensitivity 0.1 mm. Stored as the finest selectable movement.

Multi-action keys

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Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Dynamic Keystrokes, up to 4 distinct actions per key based on press depth.

SOCD handling

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Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Last Key Priority (LKP) and Snap Click. Both are disabled by default and enabled in the Launcher.

Analog inputiCan send variable gamepad or joystick input. Magnetic sensing or adjustable actuation alone does not establish analog output.

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Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Maker describes an Analog Mode that provides variable inputs instead of on and off signals. The series table lists Gamepad Analog for K HE.

Hot-swap socketsiSwitches can be replaced without soldering. Magnetic compatibility must be checked separately.

5-pin1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-origins-2-65-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Product text: hot swap 5-pin sockets, no soldering.

Magnetic1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Magnetic sockets. Only Gateron double-rail magnetic switches fit per the specs table.

Compatible switches

Most 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches. Not compatible with magnetic or optical switches1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-origins-2-65-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Footnote 2: compatible with most 3 and 5-pin mechanical switches, not magnetic or optical switches.

Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Switches only1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Specs: compatible with Gateron double-rail magnetic switch only.

Stabilizers

Plate-mounted1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-origins-2-65-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Product text: plate-mounted stabilizers.

PCB screw-in1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026

Factory-lubed stabilizers

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Keycaps

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Keycap material

ABS4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/hyperx-origins-2-65-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: double-shot ABS. A Japanese blog review calls the keycaps polycarbonate and Coolblue lists ABS. Tom's Hardware is the only source stored.

PBT1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026

Legend method

Doubleshot4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/hyperx-origins-2-65-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: double-shot.

Doubleshot1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Both editions have double-shot PBT keycaps.

Keycap profile

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Keycap thickness

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Shine-through legendsiLight passes through the legends. Translucent keycap sides alone do not count.

Yes4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/hyperx-origins-2-65-reviewRead 14 October 2026Pros list: thick shine-thru keycaps. The text says the RGB is accentuated by the shine-through keycaps.

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Standard Version: Cherry profile shine-through. Special Edition: OSA profile, not shine-through. Per variant.

Performance

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Polling rate per connectioniDocumented report rates for each connection. Required receivers or optional adapters are identified in the row and source note.

AHyperX Origins 2 65

Connection	Polling rate (Hz)
USB (wired)	8,000

Source1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-origins-2-65-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Keyboard specifications: polling rate 8000 Hz. The keyboard is wired only. Product text says up to 8k.

BKeychron K8 HE

Connection	Polling rate (Hz)	Receiver or adapter
USB (wired)	1,000	Not available
2.4 GHz	1,000	Included Type-A 2.4 GHz receiver
Bluetooth	125	Not available

Source1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Specs: 1000 Hz wired and 2.4 GHz, 125 Hz Bluetooth. The 2.4 GHz receiver is in the box.

Max polling rate

8,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

Polling rate (wired)

8,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

Polling rate (2.4 GHz)

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1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

Polling rate (Bluetooth)

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125Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

Scan rateiHow often the keyboard reads its switches. A USB report rate does not establish a scan rate.

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Input latency (claimed)iMaker-published input or response latency with conditions in the source note. Do not calculate this from polling rate.

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Key rollover per connectioniKeys registered simultaneously over the stated connection. Connection is omitted if the source does not specify it.

AHyperX Origins 2 65

Rollover
NKRO

Source1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-origins-2-65-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Keyboard specifications: N-key. The connection is not named and the keyboard is wired only.

BKeychron K8 HE

Connection	Rollover
USB (wired)	NKRO
2.4 GHz	NKRO
Bluetooth	NKRO

Source1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Specs: N-key rollover, yes (wireless and wired). Wireless covers 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth.

Anti-ghosting

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Adjustable debounce

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Minimum debounce

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Measured

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Latency per connection (measured)iReviewer measurements for one tested setup per row. Settings and test method are stated in the source note. Missing conditions are not inferred.

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Actuation point (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Total travel (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Operating force (measured)iReviewer-measured force at actuation. The switch and actuation setting are stated in the source note.

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Typing noise (measured)iReviewer-measured A-weighted typing sound level. Measurement distance and conditions are stated in the source note.

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Battery life (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Weight (measured)iReviewer-measured keyboard weight without cable or wrist rest. The tested configuration is stated in the source note.

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Connectivity

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Connections

USB (wired)1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-origins-2-65-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026

Wireless technology

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Bluetooth

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5.21Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Maker text: Bluetooth 5.2 to three devices. The Gadgeteer review says 5.1.

Bluetooth device slots

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31Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Maker: connect up to 3 devices through Bluetooth.

Devices it can switch betweeniDistinct device connections available for switching. Do not infer this by adding wireless modes or paired Bluetooth slots.

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Device switchingiControl used to switch between paired device hosts. Connection-mode and OS switches are described separately.

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Keys3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K8_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026fn + 1, 2 or 3 pairs or switches between three Bluetooth devices.

Receiver connector

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USB-A3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K8_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026In the box: Type-A 2.4 GHz receiver, plus an extension adapter for the receiver.

Receiver storage in keyboard

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Receiver shared with other devices

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Wireless range

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10m3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K8_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Specifications page: Bluetooth operating distance within 10 meters in open space.

Detachable cable

Yes3Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Keyboards/Alloy_Origins_2_65/44X0088B-HX-Origins-2-65-RevB-QSG-web.pdfRead 14 October 2026The USB-C to USB-A cable is a separate part in the overview. Tom's Hardware says the cable is removable.4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/hyperx-origins-2-65-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: the cable is removable.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K8_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Type-C port on the side. The Type-A to Type-C cable is separate.

Port on keyboard

USB-C3Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Keyboards/Alloy_Origins_2_65/44X0088B-HX-Origins-2-65-RevB-QSG-web.pdfRead 14 October 2026Overview: USB-C port on the top edge.

USB-C3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K8_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Overview diagram: Type-C port on the side.

Cable plug

USB-A3Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Keyboards/Alloy_Origins_2_65/44X0088B-HX-Origins-2-65-RevB-QSG-web.pdfRead 14 October 2026In the box: USB-C to USB-A cable.

USB-A3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K8_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026In the box: Type-A to Type-C cable.

Cable

Braided1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-origins-2-65-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026USB-C to USB-A, braided.

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Cable length

1.8m1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-origins-2-65-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 20265.9 ft, USB-C to USB-A. The HP Australia page gives 1.8 m.2Maker product pagehp.com/au-en/shop/hyperx-origins-2-65-b4qs3aa.htmlRead 14 October 2026Cable length 1.8 m.

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USB passthrough

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Works withiSystems on which the keyboard works. Configuration software may have narrower system support.

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Windows, macOS, Linux1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Specs: compatible system Windows, macOS, Linux.

Consoles

PlayStation, Xbox1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-origins-2-65-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Compatibility: PC, PS5, Xbox Series.

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Battery

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Battery type

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Li-Po1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026

Number of batteriesiNumber of replaceable AA or AAA cells required. Internal rechargeable battery packs are not counted here.

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Battery capacity

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4,000mAh1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026

User-replaceable battery

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Battery life per mode (claimed)iMaker estimates. Store one published native duration unit per row: hours, days or months. Days and months describe calendar use including idle time, not continuous runtime. Do not convert calendar estimates into hours. Connection, lighting and polling rate are included only when published. Brightness, workload, screen status, sleep settings and up-to qualifiers go in the source note.

AHyperX Origins 2 65

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BKeychron K8 HE

Hours (h)
110

Source1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Specs: wireless working time up to 110 hours, lab test results may vary. The page does not name the connection, polling rate or lighting. The Gadgeteer spec list says backlight off, which is not maker text, so no lighting is stored.

Longest battery life (claimed)iLongest maker estimate published in hours across the listed modes. Rows published in days or months do not contribute. Conditions can differ between products.

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110h=CalculatedFrom Battery life per mode (claimed)

Battery life, lighting offiLongest maker estimate published in hours with lighting off. Calendar-day and calendar-month estimates are not converted and do not contribute.

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Battery life, lighting oniLongest maker estimate published in hours with lighting enabled. Calendar-day and calendar-month estimates are not converted and do not contribute. Brightness and display conditions are stated in the source note.

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Battery life, backlight on (claimed)iLongest maker up-to estimate published in calendar days with backlighting enabled. Includes idle time and the source-defined usage pattern, not continuous runtime. Brightness, workload, connection and sleep conditions remain in the table and source note. Hours and months are not converted.

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Battery life, backlight off (claimed)iLongest maker up-to estimate published in calendar months with backlighting off. Includes idle time and the source-defined usage pattern, not continuous runtime. Workload, connection and sleep conditions remain in the table and source note. Hours and days are not converted.

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Charging port

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USB-C3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K8_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Charging page and overview: Type-C port.

Full charge timeiPublished time for a full charge. Approximate times remain qualified in the source note.

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300min3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K8_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Specifications page: charging time around 5 hours. Stored as 300 min. The time is approximate.

Quick charge

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Use while charging

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Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K8_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Charging page: the keyboard can be charged in 2.4 GHz, cable and Bluetooth mode. In wired mode the keyboard works while the cable charges it.

Solar charging

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Battery indicator

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LED3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K8_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026LED status table: power indicator is static red while charging, static green when fully charged and blinks red at low power.

Build

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Case material

Translucent smoke gray polycarbonate4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/hyperx-origins-2-65-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: all Origins 2 65 keyboards ship with a translucent smoke gray polycarbonate case. Colored cases are sold separately.

Aluminum frame with ABS plastic bottom case1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Specs: standard version aluminum body with ABS plastic bottom case. Special edition aluminum and wood. Per variant.

Plate material

Polycarbonate1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-origins-2-65-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Product text: polycarbonate plate.

Aluminium1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Specs: plate material aluminum.

Mount style

Other1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-origins-2-65-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Product text: silicon O-ring mount. The schema has no O-ring option, so it is stored as other.

Tray1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Key specs: build aluminum, tray mount. Windows Central also says tray-mounted design.8Reviewwindowscentral.com/accessories/keyboards/keychron-k8-he-reviewRead 11 October 2026Review: tray-mounted design, with rose wood sides on the special edition.

Flex cuts in PCB

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Sound dampeningiDampening layers the maker or a review names. Foam whose position in the stack is not stated is foam. Films, pads and silicone parts that fit no other option are other.

Case foam, Other1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-origins-2-65-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Product text: reverb-dampening removable silicone weight, stored as other. The case foam is from the Tom's Hardware review.4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/hyperx-origins-2-65-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: dampening foam in the case.

Foam, position not stated, Silicone bottom, Other1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Maker: 3.5 mm EVA acoustic foam, EPDM foam and a silicone pad, plus bottom case PET film. The foams have no stated position. Stored as foam, silicone bottom and other.

Typing anglesiKeyboard slope for each supported foot position, starting with the lowest. An adjustable-foot count does not establish angles. When the maker publishes only the angle with the feet out, that angle is stored alone.

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5°, 9.34°, 12.43°1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Specs: Angle 5, 9.34 and 12.43 degrees.

Spill resistant

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IP rating

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Lighting

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Backlight

RGB per key1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-origins-2-65-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Per key RGB lighting, 16,777,216 colors.

RGB per key1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Maker: north-facing RGB LED with 22+ modes. Windows Central calls it per-key RGB lighting.8Reviewwindowscentral.com/accessories/keyboards/keychron-k8-he-reviewRead 11 October 2026Review: per-key RGB lighting.

LED position

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North-facing1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Specs: north-facing RGB LED.

Lighting zones

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Brightness levelsiSelectable onboard brightness steps. The source note states whether the off position is included.

51Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-origins-2-65-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Per key RGB lighting and 5 brightness levels. The quick start guide also says 5 levels. Whether off is counted is not stated.

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Side or underglow lighting

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Lighting sensors

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Lighting sync

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Controls

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Media keysiPlayback controlled by separate buttons, an Fn layer or a multifunction knob/rocker. Volume controls are listed separately, and knob presses are excluded from the separate media-button count.

Fn layer3Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Keyboards/Alloy_Origins_2_65/44X0088B-HX-Origins-2-65-RevB-QSG-web.pdfRead 14 October 2026Fn plus a function key skips back, plays or pauses, or skips forward.

Fn layer3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K8_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Layer 3 (Windows fn) and layer 0 (Mac) put play, previous, next, mute and volume on the F row. Shared keys, not separate buttons.

Separate media buttonsiSeparate physical buttons for playback or mute, counted once each. Fn shortcuts, macro buttons, knob presses and roller presses are excluded.

03Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Keyboards/Alloy_Origins_2_65/44X0088B-HX-Origins-2-65-RevB-QSG-web.pdfRead 14 October 2026Media control is on the Fn layer only. No separate media buttons in the drawing.

03Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K8_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Layout diagrams show F row media functions. No separate media buttons.

Volume control

Keys3Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Keyboards/Alloy_Origins_2_65/44X0088B-HX-Origins-2-65-RevB-QSG-web.pdfRead 14 October 2026Fn plus a function key mutes, lowers or raises the computer audio. The guide text says to use a knob, but the overview drawing shows no knob. Treated as volume keys.

Keys3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K8_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Volume decrease and increase on F11 and F12 (Mac default) or on the fn layer. No knob or roller.

Knobs

03Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Keyboards/Alloy_Origins_2_65/44X0088B-HX-Origins-2-65-RevB-QSG-web.pdfRead 14 October 2026The overview drawing and the top view show no knob.

03Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K8_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026The overview and layout diagrams show no knob.

Programmable knob

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Knob press

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Separate macro keysiSeparate physical keys or buttons intended for macros. Excludes ordinary remappable keys, media buttons and a dedicated software-launch button.

03Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Keyboards/Alloy_Origins_2_65/44X0088B-HX-Origins-2-65-RevB-QSG-web.pdfRead 14 October 2026The drawing shows no separate macro keys.

03Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K8_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026The layout diagrams show no separate macro keys.

Built-in screen

None3Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Keyboards/Alloy_Origins_2_65/44X0088B-HX-Origins-2-65-RevB-QSG-web.pdfRead 14 October 2026The drawing shows no screen.

None3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K8_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026The overview and layout diagrams show no built-in screen.

Touchpad

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No3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K8_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026The overview diagram shows no touchpad.

Fingerprint reader

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No3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K8_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026The overview diagram shows no fingerprint reader.

OS mode switch

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Switch3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K8_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Side toggle for Win/Android or Mac/iOS.

Windows key lock

Yes3Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Keyboards/Alloy_Origins_2_65/44X0088B-HX-Origins-2-65-RevB-QSG-web.pdfRead 14 October 2026Game Mode disables the Windows key. The Windows key lights up while it is on.

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Software

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Software

HyperX NGENUITY1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-origins-2-65-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

Keychron Launcher1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026

Software runs on

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Web1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Keychron Launcher web app in Chrome, Opera or Edge with the keyboard wired.

Open firmware

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QMK1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Specs line says QMK firmware with the Keychron Launcher web app. The Gadgeteer review says VIA is supported, which the maker page does not state, so VIA is omitted.

Onboard memory

Yes1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-origins-2-65-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Keyboard specifications: onboard memory 3 profiles.

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Maker: two different layouts, one for each system, can be saved on the keyboard. The four mapping layers are not four profiles.

Onboard profilesiProfiles stored on the keyboard, including fixed defaults when the maker counts them. Software-only profiles are excluded.

31Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-origins-2-65-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Keyboard specifications: 3 profiles.

33Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K8_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Hall Effect mode profiles 1, 2 and 3 switch with fn + P + Z, X or C on the keyboard.

Macros

Yes1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-origins-2-65-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026NGENUITY lets you record macros.

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026

Macros stored onboardiRecorded command sequences run from keyboard storage without the configuration app. Onboard lighting or remapping alone does not establish this.

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Key remapping

Yes1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-origins-2-65-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026NGENUITY lets you rebind keys.

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026

LayersiTotal key mapping layers including the base layer. Lighting effect layers and profile slots are excluded.

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43Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K8_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Four layers: layer 0 and 1 for Mac, layer 2 and 3 for Windows.

User firmware updates

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Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K8_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Factory reset page: the Launcher has a Firmware Update tab with a wired keyboard.

Ergonomics

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Wrist rest

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None3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K8_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026No wrist rest in the fully assembled box.

Wrist rest material

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Tenting

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Tenting angles

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiKeyboard body dimensions with fitted keycaps, without wrist rest and with feet folded. Any different measurement condition is stated in the source note. Width is the longest side, depth runs front to back and height is the thickness. Map by size when the maker's labels differ.

Width323.7Depth114Height42.9mm(12.7 × 4.5 × 1.7 in)1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-origins-2-65-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Physical specifications: width 323.7 mm, depth 114.0 mm, height 42.9 mm. The measurement conditions are not stated.

Depth129.2Height41mm(5.1 × 1.6 in)1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Specs: standard 359.2 x 129.2 mm and special edition 363.2 x 129.2 mm. Back height 41.0 mm including keycaps for both. Depth and back height are the same for both editions and are stored. Width and front height (34.3 and 34.4 mm) differ and are left out because this field cannot vary.

Dimensions with wrist rest

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Keyboard weightiKeyboard without cable or wrist rest. Weights that include accessories cannot be stored here. A cable that cannot be removed is included. Replaceable batteries are included, as built-in batteries are.

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1,185g(2.6 lb)1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Specs: standard version approx. 1185 g, special edition approx. 1162 g. Per variant.

Weight including wrist restiKeyboard plus supplied wrist rest, excluding packaging. The source note identifies any included cable.

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Box dimensions

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Box weightiOne retail package including its contents. A multi-unit shipping carton weight is excluded.

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Certifications

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Platform certifications

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Origins 2 65 Keyboard, USB-C to USB-A Cable, Switch and Keycap Puller Tool, QSG1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-origins-2-65-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Box contents as listed by the maker.

Fully assembled keyboard with case, PCB, aluminum plate, sound absorbing foam, EPDM foam, bottom case PET film and silicone bottom pad, 5 sets of stabilizers, Keycaps (Mac and Windows), Gateron double-rail magnetic switches, Type-A to Type-C cable, Type-A 2.4 GHz receiver, Extension adapter for receiver, Keycap and switch puller, Screwdriver, Hex key3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K8_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Fully Assembled Version page.

Cables included

AHyperX Origins 2 65

Type	Count
USB-C to USB-A cable	1

Source1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-origins-2-65-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026One USB-C to USB-A cable.

BKeychron K8 HE

Type	Count
Type-A to Type-C cable	1

Source3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K8_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026

Spare switches

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Links

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Product page

hyperx.com/products/hyperx-origins-2-65-gaming-keyboard1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-origins-2-65-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

www.keychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboard1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026

Spec sheet

hyperx.com/products/hyperx-origins-2-65-gaming-keyboard1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-origins-2-65-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

www.keychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboard1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026

Manual

files.hyperx.com/Manuals/Keyboards/Alloy_Origins_2_65/44X0088B-HX-Origins-2-65-RevB-QSG-web.pdf3Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Keyboards/Alloy_Origins_2_65/44X0088B-HX-Origins-2-65-RevB-QSG-web.pdfRead 14 October 2026Quick start guide 44X0088B, 15 pages in several languages. Maker file host. The same file is on a retailer site.

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K8_HE_User_Manual.pdf3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K8_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026English pages of the 44-page multilingual PDF. The PDF is scanned images, so values were read from the page images.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

2years1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-origins-2-65-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Technical specifications: warranty 2 years. US store. The HP Australia page also says 2 years.

1year5Maker product pagekeychron.com/pages/warrantyRead 11 October 2026The warranty period is twelve months. The K HE series is in the covered series list. Global page, the market is not named.

Both are also in the API. Back to all keyboards.