Keychron K8 V2
KeychronReleased 2024
K8 V2
83/100
80% ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading customisability (90/100)
- Class-leading performance (82/100)
- 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 V2 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size80
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesLinear · Tactile · Clicky
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typePCB 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
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB · White
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions22
Weight800 g
More specs
Height Mm22 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowK8 V2 vs Ducky One 2 Mini
K8 V2One 2 Mini
| KeychronK8 V2This page | DuckyOne 2 Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 83 /100 | 84 /100Better |
| Build quality | 79 /100 | 80 /100Better |
| Performance | 82 /100Better | 74 /100 |
| Connection | Wireless + wiredBetter | Wired only |
| Polling rate | 1,000 Hz | — |
| Mount type | PCB MountBetter | Plate Mount |
| Case material | Aluminum · ABSBetter | Plastic |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
