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Keychron K8 HE vs Redragon K552 Kumara Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

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K552 Kumara Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

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General

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Series

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.

Kumara1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026The maker names the product KUMARA K552.

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

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.

K552, K552-KR, RED-K552-M13BK2Maker product pageredragon.in/products/kumara-k552-rainbow-gaming-keyboardRead 20 October 2026Redragon India lists SKU K552 KR BK, which matches the model name K552-KR on Amazon.5Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552.jsonRead 20 October 2026Store feed variant SKU RED-K552-M13BK.6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B016MAK38URead 20 October 2026Item details: Model Number K552, Model Name K552-KR, ASIN B016MAK38U.

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.

4897093825148, 7400024003465Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552.jsonRead 20 October 2026Store feed variant barcode 4897093825148. The feed also dates the listing to 2021-05-08, which is a store listing date and not the launch.6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B016MAK38URead 20 October 2026Item details: GTIN 00740002400346 and UPC 740002400346. The listing also names two other UPCs, 796594786894 and 780682638264, not stored.

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

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Status

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.

Available1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026US store page for the black Outemu Red model. It shows Sold out on the access date. Amazon US lists it in stock, see the Amazon source.6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B016MAK38URead 20 October 2026Amazon US shows Add to cart for the Redragon K552 with Red Switches, 34.6K ratings. The maker's own store shows Sold out.

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.

$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.

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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 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.

US1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026US store page priced in USD at $44.99. Other regions are not covered.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Black1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Black. The store tag says Color-Black and the product has no colour option.

Segment

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.

Gaming1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026The store sells it as a Mechanical Gaming Keyboard.

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

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.

Complete1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Sold fully assembled. The package list holds only the keyboard and a user manual.

Layout

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

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.

TKL1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Specifications: Matrix Compact TKL (87 Keys). Store tag: Size 80% | TKL.

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

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

ANSI1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026US QWERTY is the US ANSI layout. The maker photos show the wide ANSI Enter key.

Regional layouts

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

US QWERTY1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Specifications: Layout US QWERTY.

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.

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.

871Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Specifications: Compact TKL (87 Keys). Features: Ultra-compact 87 Keys Layout. The 12 multimedia functions are on Fn plus F1 to F12 and add no keys.

Key legends for

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

Windows1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026The maker photos show a Windows logo key. The manual names the [WIN] key.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0012/4957/4961/files/K552_User_Manual.pdfRead 20 October 2026Page 2 and 4: OS support Windows XP, Vista, Win7, Win8, Win10 and the [WIN] key.

Numpad

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

No1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 202687-key tenkeyless layout without a numeric block. The maker photos show no numpad.

Function row

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

Yes1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Maker photos show the F1 to F12 row. The manual lists FN+F1 to FN+F12 multimedia functions.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0012/4957/4961/files/K552_User_Manual.pdfRead 20 October 2026Page 4: FN+F1 to FN+F12 are the multimedia functions of the F1 to F12 keys.

Dedicated arrow keys

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

Yes1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Maker photos show dedicated arrow keys with W, A, S, D swap legends.

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

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.

Full1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Maker photos show dedicated Ins, Home, PgUp, Del, End and PgDn keys above the arrows.

Key stagger

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.

Row-staggered1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Maker photos show the usual row-staggered layout.

Bottom row

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Low profile

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.

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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.

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.

Mechanical1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Page: Tenkeyless compact mechanical gaming keyboard with dustproof mechanical switches.

Switch feel

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

Linear1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Page: Linear. Redragon copy says fast action with minimal resistance without a tactile bump feel. The switch comparison table row Outemu Red lists Operation Style Linear.

Switch maker

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

Outemu1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Specifications: Switches Outemu Red Switch. Title: With Outemu Red Switch.

Switch models

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

Outemu Red1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Specifications: Outemu Red Switch.

Switch stem

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MX cross8Reviewinputmag.com/reviews/redragon-k552-review-35-dollar-amazon-mechanical-keyboard-shouldnt-be-this-good/ampRead 21 October 2026Same review: the red Outemu linear switches are called a Cherry MX clone. The review says the board is hot-swappable with other Outemu switches. Stored as the MX cross stem.

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

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40gf1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026The KEYBOARD SWITCHES COMPARISON table on the page lists Outemu Red: Linear, 40g operation force. The table is shared by Redragon store pages, and the row matches the Outemu Red switch the specifications name.

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

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.

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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.

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2mm1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Same comparison table, Outemu Red: Actuation Point 2.0mm.

Total travel

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4mm1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Same comparison table, Outemu Red: Total Travel Distance 4.0mm.

Rated keystrokes

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

50million1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Same comparison table, Outemu Red: Life Span 50 million keystrokes.

Factory-lubed switches

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

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Adjustable actuation

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

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

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.

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Actuation stepiSmallest documented increment between selectable actuation settings.

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.

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

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.

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Rapid trigger

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

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

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.

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Multi-action keys

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.

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SOCD handling

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Other1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Specifications: Hot-swappable with Outemu switch. The page does not say whether the sockets take 3-pin or 5-pin switches, so the socket type is stored as other. Older K552 versions with soldered switches exist, so the claim belongs to this listing only.2Maker product pageredragon.in/products/kumara-k552-rainbow-gaming-keyboardRead 20 October 2026Redragon India: Hot Swappable with Outemu Switch, same as the US store page.

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.

Hot-swappable with Outemu switch1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Specifications, Hot-swappable: Hot-swappable with Outemu switch. Maker wording.

Stabilizers

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

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Factory-lubed stabilizers

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Keycaps

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Keycap material

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

ABS8Reviewinputmag.com/reviews/redragon-k552-review-35-dollar-amazon-mechanical-keyboard-shouldnt-be-this-good/ampRead 21 October 2026Input review of the K552 with red Outemu switches, dated 2021-08-19. The spec list says Double shot ABS keycaps.

Legend method

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

Doubleshot6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B016MAK38URead 20 October 2026Product description by the Redragon Official seller: Double Injection Molded Keycap, smooth, not easy to scratch and wear-resistant.8Reviewinputmag.com/reviews/redragon-k552-review-35-dollar-amazon-mechanical-keyboard-shouldnt-be-this-good/ampRead 21 October 2026Same review: the spec list says double shot ABS keycaps and the text says the legends will not disappear over time.

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.

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.

Yes1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026The maker photos show the legends lit. Page: keycaps offering crystal clear uniform backlighting.

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.

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

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.

BRedragon K552 Kumara Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

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Max polling rate

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

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Polling rate (wired)

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

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Polling rate (2.4 GHz)

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

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Polling rate (Bluetooth)

125Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

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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.

AKeychron 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.

BRedragon K552 Kumara Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

Connection	Rollover
USB (wired)	NKRO

Source1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Page: all 87 keys are conflict-free N key rollover. Wired connection only.

Anti-ghosting

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Yes1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Specifications: Anti-ghosting Keys 100% Anti-Ghosting.

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

USB (wired)1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Specifications: Keyboard Connectivity Wired.

Wireless technology

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Bluetooth

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.

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Bluetooth device slots

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

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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.

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.

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Receiver connector

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.

None1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Specifications: Keyboard Connectivity Wired. The package list holds only the keyboard and a user manual, so there is no receiver.

Receiver storage in keyboard

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Receiver shared with other devices

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Wireless range

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.

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Detachable cable

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.

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Port on keyboard

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.

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Cable plug

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.

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Cable

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Cable length

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1.8m1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Specifications: Cable Length 6 ft / 1.8 m. Cable type and whether it is detachable are not stated. Amazon calls it braided and the Switch and Click review of the RGB sibling calls it rubber, so neither is stored.

USB passthrough

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

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

Windows, macOS, Linux1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Page: Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista or XP, with limited macOS keyboard support. Linux comes from the Amazon bullets.6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B016MAK38URead 20 October 2026Item details: MacOS, Windows. Bullets: compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux and most gaming systems.

Consoles

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Battery

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Battery type

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

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

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Battery capacity

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

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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.

AKeychron 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.

BRedragon K552 Kumara Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

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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.

110h=CalculatedFrom Battery life per mode (claimed)

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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

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.

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

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.

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Quick charge

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Use while charging

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.

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Solar charging

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Battery indicator

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.

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Build

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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.

Metal alloy and ABS1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Page: the keyboard base is made of metal alloy and ABS with plate-mounted mechanical keys and switches. The store tag Case Material-Plastic is a coarse filter tag and the page text is stored.6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B016MAK38URead 20 October 2026Item details: Enclosure Material Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, Metal Steel. Keyboard Plate Material Metal. Agrees with the maker's metal alloy and ABS base.

Plate material

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

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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.

Bottom5Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552.jsonRead 20 October 2026Store feed tag: Mount Style-Bottom Mount. It is a store filter tag and the page text gives no other mount detail. The page text says only that the keys and switches are plate-mounted.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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Spill resistant

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Yes1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Page: splash-proof ergonomic design. This is a maker claim without an IP rating.

IP rating

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Lighting

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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.

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LED position

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

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Lighting zones

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

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52Maker product pageredragon.in/products/kumara-k552-rainbow-gaming-keyboardRead 20 October 2026Redragon India lists 5 brightness levels for the Rainbow model. The US store page says multiple brightness levels. Whether off counts as one of the five is not stated.

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 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.

Fn layer1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026The manual lists 12 multimedia functions on FN+F1 to FN+F12. The store tag Media Keys-No means no dedicated media keys.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0012/4957/4961/files/K552_User_Manual.pdfRead 20 October 2026Page 4, item 8: 12 multimedia keys, reached with FN plus one of F1 to F12.

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 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.

01Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Maker photos show no separate media buttons. Playback is on Fn plus F-keys.

Volume control

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.

Keys1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Manual: FN+F10 volume down and FN+F11 volume up. No knob in the maker photos.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0012/4957/4961/files/K552_User_Manual.pdfRead 20 October 2026Page 4: FN+F10 Volume Down, FN+F11 Volume Up, FN+F9 Mute.

Knobs

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.

01Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Maker photos show no knob or roller.

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 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.

01Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Maker photos show no separate macro keys.

Built-in 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.

None1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Maker photos show no screen.

Touchpad

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.

No1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Maker photos show no touchpad.

Fingerprint reader

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.

No1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Maker photos show no fingerprint reader.

OS mode switch

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.

None3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0012/4957/4961/files/K552_User_Manual.pdfRead 20 October 2026Pages 2 to 4 list every FN function of the board. They name no OS mode switch and no key combination for one. The board is Windows plug and play.

Windows key lock

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Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0012/4957/4961/files/K552_User_Manual.pdfRead 20 October 2026Page 4, item 7: hold FN and press WIN to disable the Windows key, repeat to restore.

Software

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Software

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

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Software runs on

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.

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Open firmware

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.

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Onboard memory

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.

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

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.

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Macros

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

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

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

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.

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User firmware updates

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.

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Ergonomics

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Wrist rest

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.

None1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Specifications: Wrist Rest No.

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.

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.

Width354Depth123Height37mm(13.9 × 4.8 × 1.5 in)1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Specifications: Product Dimensions 123 (L) x 354 (W) x 37 (H) mm. Mapped by size: width 354, depth 123, height 37. Amazon lists 13.94 x 4.86 x 1.46 in, which is 354.1 x 123.4 x 37.1 mm.6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B016MAK38URead 20 October 2026Item Dimensions 13.94 x 4.86 x 1.46 in.

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.

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.

880g(1.9 lb)1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Specifications: Weight 0.88 kg / 1.93 lbs. 1.93 lbs is 875 g and Amazon lists 875 g. The maker's kg figure is stored.2Maker product pageredragon.in/products/kumara-k552-rainbow-gaming-keyboardRead 20 October 2026Redragon India: 0.88 kg, same as the US store page.6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B016MAK38URead 20 October 2026Item Weight 875 g. The maker states 0.88 kg.

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

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.

Redragon K552 Rainbow Backlit Gaming Keyboard, User Manual1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Specifications, Package Included: 1 x Redragon K552 Rainbow Backlit Gaming Keyboard, 1 x User Manual.

Cables included

AKeychron 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

BRedragon K552 Kumara Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

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Spare switches

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Links

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Product page

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

redragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k5521Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026

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.

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0012/4957/4961/files/K552_User_Manual.pdf3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0012/4957/4961/files/K552_User_Manual.pdfRead 20 October 2026Redragon Kumara wired mechanical gaming keyboard operating instructions, 2 sheets in 10 languages. English on pages 1 to 5. The file is titled for the single-light and rainbow K552 versions, so it is stored as the nearest maker manual.

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.

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.

2years4Maker product pageredragonshop.com/pages/warrantyRead 20 October 2026Maker store warranty page: new products bought from Redragonshop.com have a 2 year warranty period. Keyboards are not named. The Amazon listing says 1 year.

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