- 80% format (TKL keyboard) in ANSI layout
- Keychron Super Switch Red (actuation pressure: 45 cN actuation force)
- Wireless & wired – Bluetooth 5.2 for 3 devices or USB-C
- Easy customization – Configure buttons in the browser with Keychron Launcher
- Secure inputs – open-source firmware protects against hidden functions
- Optimized acoustics – Multi-layer foams for quiet typing
- High-performance – 1000 Hz polling rate for lightning-fast responses
- Hot-swappable – swap 3- & 5-pin switches without soldering
- Lubricated Super Switches – Up to 50M clicks, extra smooth
- RGB lighting – Choose RGB or white for custom design
Keychron K8 (Version 2) – Versatile, Powerful and Comfortable
Wireless & wired – Work and play flexibly
With the Keychron K8 (version 2), you can seamlessly switch between up to three devices thanks to stable Bluetooth 5.2. Whether it's a laptop, tablet, or smartphone, connect wirelessly or use the USB-C port for a reliable wired connection. Perfect for multitasking and compatible with Windows & macOS.
Easy customization with QMK & Keychron Launcher – no software download required
The QMK open-source firmware gives you limitless options for key assignments, macro programming and individual key combinations. With the Keychron Launcher web app, you can customize your keyboard right in the browser — anytime, anywhere, without installation. Works on Windows, macOS, Linux, and is compatible with Chrome, Edge & Opera.
More security for your data
Whether it's passwords or personal information, your input is protected. Thanks to the QMK open-source firmware, your keyboard remains free of hidden features and offers full control over input security. The Keychron Launcher is also constantly updated so that you always have the latest version – without having to update manually.
Improved Acoustics – A quiet and responsive typing experience
The revised construction of the K8 (version 2) ensures a pleasant typing experience. Multi-layer acoustic foams reduce distracting noise and improve tactile feedback. In addition, the higher weight of the keyboard gives more stability.
Maximum performance for gaming & work
The powerful ARM architecture MCU with 1000 Hz polling rate ensures lightning-fast response times – ideal for gaming and fast work without lag.
Perfect for all operating systems
Equipped with a Mac layout , but fully compatible with Windows , the K8 (version 2) offers the familiar Apple function keys and even better tactile feedback. Easily switch between macOS & Windows and use the included keycaps for both systems.
Hot-swappable – Customize your typing experience
Swap the keyboard's mechanical switches as you wish— no soldering required. The hot-swappable sockets support 3- and 5-pin MX switches (Cherry, Gateron, Kailh, Panda, etc.), so you can customize your perfect typing experience .
Keychron Super Switch – Durable and Smooth
With a lifespan of 50 million keystrokes, the Keychron Super Switch ensures the highest precision when typing and gaming. Available in red, brown & banana, factory lubricated for maximum smoothness.
Cherry Profile PBT Keycaps – Durable & Comfortable
The high-quality double-shot PBT keycaps with cherry profile offer a comfortable typing experience, are oil-resistant and ideal for long-term use.
Brilliant RGB lighting – For more style and atmosphere
Experience impressive north-facing RGB lighting or choose a plain white backlight. The translucent keycaps create a unique lighting effect.
Specifications
- Housing format
- 80% Keyboard
- Case Material
- ABS
Aluminium
- Housing color
- Carbon Black
- Plate material
- Aluminium
- Switch stem
- MX
- Switches
- Keychron Super Switch Red
- Hot-swappable
- Yes (5 pin & 3 pin)
- Physical Layout
- ANSI
- Language layout
- US QWERTY
- MCU
- ARM Cortex-M4 32-bit STM32F402 (256KB Flash)
- Number of buttons
- 87
- Keycap material
- PBT
- Keycap profile
- Cherry Profile
- Keycap color
- Black
Red
- Color keycap lettering
- White
- Translucent lettering
- translucent (symbols)
- Labeling type
- Double-Shot
- Signalling
- Wired
Wireless
- Connection
- Bluetooth
USB
- USB interface
- USB Type-C
- Bluetooth interface
- Bluetooth Version 5.2
- Bluetooth Multipairing
- up to 3 devices
- Polling Rate (Wireless Mode)
- 90 Hz
- Polling Rate (Wired Mode)
- 1000 Hz
- Lighting
- RGB LED (North Facing)
- RGB modes
- Programmable (QMK & VIA)
- Adjustment height/inclination
- 3 positions (3.5°/ 7.7°/ 11°)
- Cable length
- 180 cm
- Cable duct
- Left
- Battery
- 4000mAh
- Operating systems
- Linux
Windows
macOS
- NKRO / Anti Ghosting
- Full anti-ghosting with N-key rollover via USB
Full anti-ghosting with N-key rollover wireless mode
- Multimedia Buttons
- Programmable by Keychron Launcher Web App
- Keyboard dimensions (w x d x h)
- 359 x 129 x 33 mm (front height) / 41 mm (back height)
- Keyboard Weight
- 950 g
- Scope of delivery
- Keyboard
Keycap Puller
Keys for Mac layout
Screwdriver
Switch Puller
USB-C charging cable (USB-A to USB-C)