The Keychron K8 Version 2 is a wireless custom mechanical keyboard with a TKL (80%) layout. It supports both Bluetooth 5.2 and a wired connection. It allows anyone to master any keys or macro commands on its 80% TKL layout through QMK and the Keychron Launcher web app. It has included keycaps for both Windows and macOS, and users can hot-swap with Keychron Super mechanical switch in a breeze (hot-swappable version only). It offers endless possibilities and enhanced productivity in your work and gaming!
The K8 Version 2 upgraded the typing experience with multiple layers of acoustic foams, such as IXPE, PET, and EPDM, ensuring a superior sound and typing experience.
Enhanced Acoustic Foams: Elevate your typing with K8 version 2 featuring advanced IXPE acoustic foam for enhanced comfort, coupled with resilient EPDM foam for superior key switch support, responsiveness, and durability. The aluminum plate provide responsive feedback and a peaceful typing sound, while added weight will enhance the stability.
Program with QMK & Launcher.: The open-source QMK firmware means endless possibilities for key remapping, macros, shortcuts, and more. Now you can easily customize each key with the Keychron Launcher web app.
Anytime, Anywhere Access: Keychron Launcher is a web page configurator that you can use in the office, school, lab, or government department—anywhere with internet access. Configure your keyboard online anytime without the need to download or install files. No hassle, no trouble.
Compatible with All Platforms: As a web-based tool, Keychron Launcher supports all operating systems. Personalize and program your keyboard on Windows, macOS, Linux, and more. Enjoy unprecedented flexibility with compatibility across Chrome, Edge, and Opera browser.
Safe Inputs: You type your password, contact, home address, and other sensitive privacy information on keyboards every day. Our keyboards use QMK open-source firmware, allowing the community to review the codes for safety and ensuring no hidden features, so you have complete control over your input security.
Always Up to Date: Keychron Launcher is continuously updated, ensuring you always have access to the lastest version. There’s no need to download updates or wait for installations.
Wireless Connection: An excellent solution for multitasking. Connects the K8 Version 2 with up to 3 devices wirelessly via its stable Broadcom Bluetooth 5.2 for seamless multitasking across your laptop, phone, and tablet. Switch among them swiftly, and it’s fully compatible with both Mac and Windows.
Suitable For All Devices: Offers a Mac layout while remaining compatible with Windows. It stands out in the market by providing the same multimedia and function key as Apple keyboards for Mac users, but with enhanced tactile feedback. Additionally, you can configure different keymaps for both Mac and Windows devices with Keychron Launcher web app. The keyboard includes keycaps for both macOS and Windows, along with additional esc and enter keys, facilitating seamless switching between operating systems.
An Epic Core Inside: A powerful ARM architecture MCU equipped with 256KB Flash will provide more flexibility for developers. The polling rate is 1000 Hz on wired mode right out of the box, which makes the latency hardly noticeable even in competitive games.
Hot-Swappable: We also provide a hot-swappable version for your choice, which means you can customize your typing experience without soldering, pop them in and it’s done. Every detail matters for a personalized typing experience, that’s why we give you the power. You can hot-swap every switch on the K8 Version 2 with almost all of the 3pin and 5pin MX style mechanical switches on the market (including Cherry, Gateron, Kailh, Panda, etc.) without soldering. You can customize your own typing experience in seconds.
Keychron Super Switch: Our exclusive Keychron Super switch adopts a new mold with unparalleled precision. Every switch is tested for pro-grade quality and has a lifespan of up to 50 million clicks, providing great reliability and high performance for long typing sessions. Its new light affection structure on its transparent top housing also ensure high light transmittance and a more consistent, brighter backlight effect.
Cherry Profile Double-shot PBT Keycaps: To further fine-tune your typing experience, the K8 Version 2 comes with Cherry profile and double-shot PBT keycaps that aim to provide a more comfortable fingertip feel with excellent oil resistance for long-term use on the timeless tenkeyless layout.
RGB Backlights: Shine-through keycaps create a brilliant backlight effect. The RGB version offers 22+ dynamic backlight settings. You can easily fine-tune the RGB hue, saturation, brightness, and effect speed for full customization with the Keychron Launcher web app.
Ergonomic Support: Three levels of adjustable typing angle (3.5º, 7.7º & 11º) and curved Cherry-profile keycaps are all working together to provide long-lasting ergonomic support for your wrist.
SPECIFICATIONS
Number of Keys: 87 (80%)
Switches: Keychron Super mechanical
Switch Face: North-facing
Number of Multimedia Keys: 12
Frame Material:ABS / ABS+Aluminum frame
Keycap Material: Double-shot PBT
Keycap Profile: Cherry
Layout:ANSI
Polling Rate (Wired Mode): 1000Hz
Polling Rate (BT Mode): 90Hz
N-Key Rollover (NKRO): Yes for both wireless and wired modes
CONNECTIVITYANDPOWER:
Backlit: 22 types of RGB backlight options plus endless possibilities
Battery: 4000 mAh rechargeable li-polymer battery
Wireless Working Time (Backlit off): Around 190 hours (Lab test result may vary by actual use)
Wireless Working Time (RGB): Around 100 hours (Lowest brightness)
MCU: Low-power ARM Cortex-M3 32-bit WB32F3G71 (256KB Flash)
Operating Environment: –10 to 50℃
Specifications
Details
Barcode4895248886976
ManufacturerKeychron
Manufacturer CodeK8X-J1
Release DateApril 17th, 2025
General
SeriesKeychron K Series Keyboard
Warranty & Returns
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Your warranty will cover any manufacturing defects which, if existing, will present themselves within this warranty period.
Your warranty will not cover normal wear and tear, faults caused by misuse, and accidents which cause damage or theft caused after delivery. Using the product in a way it is not designed for will void your warranty.
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