Keychron K8

Name: Keychron K8
Brand: Keychron
SKU: 6416c94cbf3e34bda468ad96
Rating: 3.3 (87 reviews)

Based on 87 reviews

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#19 most mentioned

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#50 most mentioned

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Great value for the price

Bluetooth connectivity

Hot-swappable switches

Customization options (foam, PBT keycaps)

Not very solid build quality

Inconsistent wireless performance for some users

Keycaps and lighting have been criticized by some users

Verdict

The Keychron K8 has received mixed reviews from users. While some praise its aesthetic, build quality, and Bluetooth connectivity, others have criticized its thickness, wobbliness, and inconsistent wireless performance. The keycaps and lighting have also been points of contention for some users. However, many users appreciate the hot-swappable switches and the option to customize the keyboard with foam and PBT keycaps. Overall, the Keychron K8 may be a good option for those looking for an affordable wireless mechanical keyboard, but it may not be the best fit for everyone.

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My Honest Thoughts: Keychron K8 One Week Update

It's a great value. It's a really really really good price right now on kickstarter.

This wireless keyboard has THOCK! - Keychron K8 Pro

There, you guys have it., That's the K8 Pro from Keychron.

So I bought it... And didn't read over that that the optical switch version only supports optical switch. I'm sitting here with a bunch of zealios that I wanted to use on the k8. So right now, I messaged the people at keychron to see if I could send this one back for a gateron version, so here's to hoping they'll allow me to since I was willing to bare the shipping costs.

Negative

Yasuhiro_Ryu

4 years ago

reddit.com/r/Keychron

This keyboard has potential, but also some major flaws

What originally attracted me to this keyboard was its aesthetic and bluetooth connectivity, although I was also curious to see how it would compare to another TKL model I own from a different manufacturer (also with Gateron brown switches). I do like that the keys have a bit of a grippy feel, but as...

Ended up returning my Q2 (sadface) it has a deal breaker....

I have so say, everything about this keyboard is freaking amazing....build quality, sounds feel....its absolutley one of the best board i have ever touched....Previous to having this board....i was using a keychron k8 and gmmk tkl for work, and a Planck and Preonic for home use. This board was to replace my GMMK which has serious issues....my work is very dry and i static shock the keyboard very often...this caused the GMMK to basically power off and back on every time i touched the keyboard...

Positive

LegitMcD

2 years ago

reddit.com/r/Keychron

I really wanted to like it

I was trying different keyboards and on paper and for the price this one seemed really good. I don't want to pay $200 for a keyboard just to get backlight + bluetooth However the build quality is just not there. It's not very solid, it doesn't even lay flat on my desk, it has a slight wobble. Also i...

I also like the Keychron K8, but there isn't any software to control the RGB except the built in presets. Can I get some help/ recommendations for keyboards that I might like.

Neutral

CaptainClay5

3 years ago

reddit.com/r/Keyboard

I wanted to like this keyboard, the bluetooth connectivity issues ruined it for me

I bought the K8 for the sole purpose of going wireless with my mechanical keyboard and it struggled so much over bluetooth with my 2018 MacBook pro that was sitting right next to. The connection would be inconsistent and sometimes delay keypresses or have many repeating keysssssss. The keyboard itse...

I also went in with the case foam which, it's hard to say how much of a difference it made as I'd only had the board about half an hour before I took it apart. Typing this post on the K8, I can honestly say it's the nicest keyboard I've ever used. I don't claim to be much of a keyboard expert, but I've used enough to know what's nice and what's not. And this, this is a really nice keyboard.

Positive

Frostiesss

3 years ago

reddit.com/r/Keychron

Uncomfortably Thick

Aesthetically pleasing, but not the right fit for me. Ultimately, I had two issue with the keyboard: 1. Too thick for me to type comfortably on. 2. Inconsistency in key feel and travel. Recommendations for point # 1: - I have seen review videos that take this keyboard apart, and there seems to be a ...

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