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Keychron K8 HE
Form factor
TKL
Switch sensing technology
TMR
Connections
USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth
Max polling rate
1,000Hz

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General

Model numbers
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.
Announced
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Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
$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)
Not available

Layout

Layout standard
ANSI1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026
Keys in regional layout
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.
Bottom row
Not available

Switches

Switch sensing technology
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 stem
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Actuation force
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Tactile bump force
Not available
Actuation point
Not available
Total travel
Not available
Actuation 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.
Minimum rapid trigger movement
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.
Factory-lubed stabilizers
Not available

Keycaps

Keycap profile
Not available
Keycap thickness
Not available

Performance

Polling rate per connection
ConnectionPolling rate (Hz)Receiver or adapter
USB (wired)1,000Not available
2.4 GHz1,000Included Type-A 2.4 GHz receiver
Bluetooth125Not available
Max polling rate
1,000Hz
Polling rate (wired)
1,000Hz
Polling rate (2.4 GHz)
1,000Hz
Polling rate (Bluetooth)
125Hz
Scan rate
Not available
Input latency (claimed)
Not available
Key rollover per connection
ConnectionRollover
USB (wired)NKRO
2.4 GHzNKRO
BluetoothNKRO
Anti-ghosting
Not available
Adjustable debounce
Not available
Minimum debounce
Not available

Measured

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Latency per connection (measured)
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Actuation point (measured)
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Total travel (measured)
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Operating force (measured)
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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

Wireless technology
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Devices it can switch between
Not available
Device switching
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 storage in keyboard
Not available
Receiver shared with other devices
Not available
Cable
Not available
Cable length
Not available
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.
Consoles
Not available

Battery

Number of batteries
Not available
User-replaceable battery
Not available
Battery life per mode (claimed)
Hours (h)
110
Longest battery life (claimed)
110h
Battery life, lighting off
Not available
Battery life, lighting on
Not available
Battery life, backlight on (claimed)
Not available
Battery life, backlight off (claimed)
Not available
Quick charge
Not available
Solar charging
Not available

Build

Flex cuts in PCB
Not available
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
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
Not available
IP rating
Not available

Lighting

Lighting zones
Not available
Brightness levels
Not available
Side or underglow lighting
Not available
Lighting sensors
Not available
Lighting sync
Not available

Controls

Media keys
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 buttons
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.
Programmable knob
Not available
Knob press
Not available
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.
Windows key lock
Not available

Software

Onboard 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 stored onboard
Not available

Ergonomics

Wrist rest material
Not available
Tenting
Not available
Tenting angles
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Dimensions and weight

Dimensions
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
Not available
Keyboard weight
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 rest
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Box dimensions
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Box weight
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Certifications

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Platform certifications
Not available
Other certifications
Not available

In the box

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.
Spare switches
Not available

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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.

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Variants

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Model numberGTINLaunch price (US)ColoursShine-through legendsCase materialKeyboard weight
K8H-J14894979028952$129.99BlackYesAluminum frame with ABS plastic bottom case1,185 g
K8H-F14894979028990$139.99BlackNoAluminum and wood frame with ABS plastic bottom case1,162 g
K8H-Q14894979029003$139.99WhiteNoAluminum and wood frame with ABS plastic bottom case1,162 g

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