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KeychronGaming keyboard
K8 HE
Released May 2025.7Reviewthe-gadgeteer.comRead 11 October 2026Review dated 1 July 2025 of the Special Edition at $139.99. Windows Central review dated 4 July 2025. The maker store product listing was published 7 May 2025 and the manual PDF was made in April 2025. Month is the store listing month. Last checked 16 October 2026.
- Form factor
- TKL
- Switch sensing technology
- TMR
- Connections
- USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth
- Max polling rate
- 1,000Hz
100 of 164 fields known.
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.
- 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.
- Announced
- Not available
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- Not available
- Launch price (EU)
- Not available
- Colours
- Black, White1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026
- 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
- Layout standard
- ANSI1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026
- Regional layouts
- ANSI1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Key specs: Layout ANSI.
- 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.
- 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.
- Function row
- 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 manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K8_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026
- 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.
- 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 feel
- Linear4Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/gateron-double-rail-magnetic-switchRead 11 October 2026Maker switch table: Nebula behavior is linear.
- Switch maker
- Gateron1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026
- Switch models
- Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Nebula Switch1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026
- Switch stem
- Not available
- Actuation force
- Not available
- Tactile bump force
- Not available
- Actuation point
- Not available
- Total travel
- Not available
- Rated keystrokes
- 150million4Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/gateron-double-rail-magnetic-switchRead 11 October 2026Maker switch diagram: 150 million clicks lifespan.
- 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.
- Adjustable actuation
- Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026
- 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.
- Rapid trigger
- Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026
- 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.
- Hot-swap sockets
- 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
- 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
- PCB screw-in1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026
- Factory-lubed stabilizers
- Not available
Keycaps
- Keycap material
- PBT1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026
- Legend method
- Doubleshot1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Both editions have double-shot PBT keycaps.
- Keycap profile
- Not available
- Keycap thickness
- Not available
Performance
- Polling rate per connection
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 - 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
Connection Rollover USB (wired) NKRO 2.4 GHz NKRO Bluetooth NKRO - Anti-ghosting
- Not available
- Adjustable debounce
- Not available
- Minimum debounce
- Not available
Measured
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- Latency per connection (measured)
- Not available
- Actuation point (measured)
- Not available
- Total travel (measured)
- Not available
- Operating force (measured)
- Not available
- Typing noise (measured)
- Not available
- Battery life (measured)
- Not available
- Weight (measured)
- Not available
Connectivity
- Connections
- USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026
- Wireless technology
- Not available
- 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.
- 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 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.
- Receiver storage in keyboard
- Not available
- Receiver shared with other devices
- Not available
- 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.
- 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
- Battery type
- Li-Po1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026
- Number of batteries
- Not available
- Battery capacity
- 4,000mAh1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026
- 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
- 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.
- Quick charge
- Not available
- Solar charging
- Not available
Build
- 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.
- Plate material
- Aluminium1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Specs: plate material aluminum.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- North-facing1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Specs: north-facing RGB LED.
- Lighting zones
- Not available
- Brightness levels
- Not available
- Side or underglow lighting
- Not available
- Lighting sensors
- Not available
- Lighting sync
- Not available
Controls
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Windows key lock
- Not available
Software
- Software
- Keychron Launcher1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k8-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026
- Macros stored onboard
- Not available
Ergonomics
- Wrist rest material
- Not available
- Tenting
- Not available
- Tenting angles
- Not available
Dimensions and weight
- 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
- Not available
- Box dimensions
- Not available
- Box weight
- Not available
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.
- Cables included
Type Count Type-A to Type-C cable 1 - Spare switches
- Not available
Links
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Not available
Warranty
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Variants
Each variant lists only what differs from the specs above.
| Model number | GTIN | Launch price (US) | Colours | Shine-through legends | Case material | Keyboard weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K8H-J1 | 4894979028952 | $129.99 | Black | Yes | Aluminum frame with ABS plastic bottom case | 1,185 g |
| K8H-F1 | 4894979028990 | $139.99 | Black | No | Aluminum and wood frame with ABS plastic bottom case | 1,162 g |
| K8H-Q1 | 4894979029003 | $139.99 | White | No | Aluminum and wood frame with ABS plastic bottom case | 1,162 g |
Sources
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- Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/gateron-double-rail-magnetic-switch
- Maker product pagekeychron.com/pages/warranty
- Reviewthe-gadgeteer.com
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