Keychron K8 HE
KeychronReleased 2025
K8 HE
89/100
80% ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading performance (93/100)
- Class-leading customisability (90/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the K8 HE wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size80
StandardANSI · JIS
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesLinear · Tactile · Clicky · Magnetic
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeTray Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Battery4000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialAluminum · ABS · Wood
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightNorth-Face · RGB
ColourwaysYes
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowK8 HE vs AULA AULA F75 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard
K8 HEAULA F75 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard
| KeychronK8 HEThis page | AULAAULA F75 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 89 /100 | 89 /100 |
| Build quality | 85 /100Better | 76 /100 |
| Performance | 93 /100Better | 77 /100 |
| Connection | Wireless + wired | Wireless + wired |
| Polling rate | 1,000 Hz | 1,000 Hz |
| Mount type | Tray Mount | Gasket MountBetter |
| Case material | Aluminum · ABS · Wood | Plastic · Aluminum |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
