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Keychron K8 HE vs Razer BlackWidow V4 Low-profile Tenkeyless HyperSpeed
Product A: Keychron
100 of 164 known
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SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3
Logitech G PRO X TKL RAPID
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Razer Huntsman V3 HE Magnetic Tenkeyless 8KHz
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SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3
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Razer Huntsman V3 HE Magnetic Tenkeyless 8KHzProduct B: Razer
BlackWidow V4 Low-profile Tenkeyless HyperSpeed
82 of 164 known
Logitech G515 RAPID TKL
Logitech G515 LIGHTSPEED TKL
SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3
Lemokey P3 HE
Razer Huntsman V3 HE Magnetic Tenkeyless 8KHz
SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Wireless Gen 3
Wooting 80HE
NuPhy WH80
Logitech G915 X LIGHTSPEED TKL
Logitech G PRO X TKL RAPID
CORSAIR K70 PRO TKL
Razer Huntsman V3 Pro Tenkeyless 8KHz
Change Razer BlackWidow V4 Low-profile Tenkeyless HyperSpeed
Compare the Keychron K8 HE with
Logitech G515 RAPID TKL
Logitech G515 LIGHTSPEED TKL
SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3
Lemokey P3 HE
Razer Huntsman V3 HE Magnetic Tenkeyless 8KHz
SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Wireless Gen 3
Wooting 80HE
NuPhy WH80
Logitech G915 X LIGHTSPEED TKL
Logitech G PRO X TKL RAPID
CORSAIR K70 PRO TKL
Razer Huntsman V3 Pro Tenkeyless 8KHz76 of 156 fields differ
- 34 different values
- 42 known for one only
- 32 the same
- 48 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 131 keyboards.
- Longest battery life (claimed)A: 110hB: 980hRazer is 8.9 times higher.
- Max polling rateA: 1,000HzB: 4,000HzRazer is 4 times higher.
- Polling rate (2.4 GHz)A: 1,000HzB: 4,000HzRazer is 4 times higher.
- Rated keystrokesA: 150millionB: 80millionKeychron is 70 million higher.
All 164 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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.
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Announced
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Status
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Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
Segment
Sold as
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
3 of 12 differ
Form factor
Layout standard
Regional layouts
Keys in regional layout
Key legends for
Numpad
Function row
Dedicated arrow keys
Navigation keys
Key stagger
Bottom row
Not available
Not available
Low profile
Switches
22 of 25 differ
Switch sensing technology
Switch feel
Switch maker
Switch models
Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Nebula Switch1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026
Razer Low-profile Yellow Linear Mechanical Switch3Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-keyboards/razer-blackwidow-v4-low-profile-tenkeyless-hyperspeedRead 5 October 2026
Actuation force
Not available
Bottom-out force
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Tactile bump force
Not available
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Actuation point
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Total travel
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Rated keystrokes
Factory-lubed switches
Adjustable actuation
Not available
Actuation range
Not available
Actuation step
Not available
Per-key actuation
Not available
Rapid trigger
Not available
Minimum rapid trigger movement
Not available
Multi-action keys
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SOCD handling
Hot-swap sockets
Compatible 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.
Not available
Stabilizers
Not available
Factory-lubed stabilizers
Not available
Keycaps
0 of 5 differ
Keycap material
Legend method
Keycap profile
Not available
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Keycap thickness
Not available
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Shine-through legends
Performance
6 of 11 differ
Polling rate per connection
AKeychron 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 |
BRazer BlackWidow V4 Low-profile Tenkeyless HyperSpeed
| Connection | Polling rate (Hz) | Receiver or adapter |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4 GHz | 1,000 | Included Razer HyperSpeed Wireless dongle |
| 2.4 GHz | 4,000 | Optional Razer HyperPolling Wireless Dongle |
Max polling rate
1,000Hz
4,000Hz
Polling rate (wired)
1,000Hz
Not available
Polling rate (2.4 GHz)
1,000Hz
4,000Hz
Polling rate (Bluetooth)
125Hz
Not available
Scan rate
Not available
Not available
Input latency (claimed)
Not available
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Key rollover per connection
AKeychron K8 HE
| Connection | Rollover |
|---|---|
| USB (wired) | NKRO |
| 2.4 GHz | NKRO |
| Bluetooth | NKRO |
BRazer BlackWidow V4 Low-profile Tenkeyless HyperSpeed
Not availableAnti-ghosting
Not available
Not available
Adjustable debounce
Not available
Not available
Minimum debounce
Not available
Not available
Measured
None of 7 known
Latency per connection (measured)
Not available
Not available
Actuation point (measured)
Not available
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Total travel (measured)
Not available
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Operating force (measured)
Not available
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Typing noise (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
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Weight (measured)
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Connectivity
7 of 18 differ
Connections
USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026
USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-keyboards/razer-blackwidow-v4-low-profile-tenkeyless-hyperspeed/RZ03-05450200-R3U1Read 5 October 2026Shop connectivity table lists HyperSpeed 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and TypeC. Manual wired instructions separately confirm USB data operation.
Wireless technology
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Bluetooth
Not available
Bluetooth device slots
Devices it can switch between
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Device switching
Receiver connector
Receiver storage in keyboard
Not available
Receiver shared with other devices
Not available
Wireless range
Not available
Detachable cable
Port on keyboard
Cable plug
Cable
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Cable length
Not available
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USB passthrough
Not available
Works with
Windows, macOS, Linux1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Specs: compatible system Windows, macOS, Linux.
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Consoles
Not available
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Battery
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Battery type
Number of batteries
Not available
Not available
Battery capacity
Not available
User-replaceable battery
Not available
Not available
Battery life per mode (claimed)
BRazer BlackWidow V4 Low-profile Tenkeyless HyperSpeed
| Lighting | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Off | 980 |
Longest battery life (claimed)
110h
980h
Battery life, lighting off
Not available
980h
Battery life, lighting on
Not available
Not available
Battery life, backlight on (claimed)
Not available
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Battery life, backlight off (claimed)
Not available
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Charging port
Full charge time
Not available
Quick charge
Not available
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Use while charging
Solar charging
Not available
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Battery indicator
Build
5 of 8 differ
Case material
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.
5052 aluminium alloy top case and ABS plastic bottom case1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-keyboards/razer-blackwidow-v4-low-profile-tenkeyless-hyperspeed/RZ03-05450200-R3U1Read 5 October 2026
Plate material
Mount style
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
Not available
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Sound dampening
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 angles
Not available
Spill resistant
Not available
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IP rating
Not available
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Lighting
2 of 7 differ
Backlight
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
Not available
Lighting zones
Not available
Not available
Brightness levels
Not available
Not available
Side or underglow lighting
Not available
Not available
Lighting sensors
Not available
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Lighting sync
Not available
Controls
8 of 12 differ
Media keys
Separate media buttons
Volume control
Knobs
Programmable knob
Not available
Not available
Knob press
Not available
Not available
Separate macro keys
Built-in screen
Not available
Touchpad
Not available
Fingerprint reader
Not available
OS mode switch
Not available
Software
6 of 10 differ
Software
Software runs on
Onboard memory
Onboard profiles
Macros
Macros stored onboard
Not available
Not available
Key remapping
Layers
Ergonomics
0 of 4 differ
Wrist rest
Wrist rest material
Not available
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Tenting
Not available
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Tenting angles
Not available
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Dimensions and weight
2 of 6 differ
Dimensions
Dimensions with wrist rest
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Keyboard weight
Not available
Weight including wrist rest
Not available
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Box dimensions
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Box weight
Not available
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Certifications
None of 2 known
Platform certifications
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Other certifications
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In the box
2 of 3 differ
In the box
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.
Razer BlackWidow V4 Low-profile Tenkeyless HyperSpeed, Razer HyperSpeed Wireless Dongle + USB dongle adapter, USB Type A to Type C cable, Important Product Information Guide2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKWIDOWV4LOWPROFILETENKEYLESSHYPERSPEED-00000724-en.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact-model What is inside section. No optional HyperPolling dongle included.
Cables included
AKeychron K8 HE
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Type-A to Type-C cable | 1 |
BRazer BlackWidow V4 Low-profile Tenkeyless HyperSpeed
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| USB Type A to USB Type C cable | 1 |
Spare switches
Not available
Not available
Links
Not compared
Product page
Spec sheet
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
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Manual
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 number
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Warranty
1 of 1 differ
Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Both are also in the API. Back to all keyboards.