Keychron J8 HE
KeychronReleased 2026
J8 HE
89/100
75% ANSI8,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading productivity (93/100)
- Class-leading customisability (93/100)
- 8,000 Hz polling rate
- Hot-swappable switches
- Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
- Plastic case rather than metal
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the J8 HE wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size75
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesLinear · Tactile · Clicky
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWired only
USB-CYes
Polling rate8,000 Hz
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialPlastic
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB · North-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions30
Weight956 g
More specs
Height Mm30 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowJ8 HE vs AULA AULA F75 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard
J8 HEAULA F75 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard
| KeychronJ8 HEThis page | AULAAULA F75 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 89 /100 | 89 /100 |
| Build quality | 78 /100Better | 76 /100 |
| Performance | 90 /100Better | 77 /100 |
| Connection | Wired only | Wireless + wiredBetter |
| Polling rate | 8,000 HzBetter | 1,000 Hz |
| Mount type | Gasket Mount | Gasket Mount |
| Case material | Plastic | Plastic · AluminumBetter |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
