The Keychron K8 Pro is a versatile mechanical keyboard offering both wireless and wired connectivity, along with out-of-the-box QMK/VIA support. It connects via Bluetooth to up to 3 devices and features a hot-swappable PCB, sound-absorbing materials, and customizable LEDs for enhanced productivity.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (7)
"Excitement about OSA keycaps inclusion."
"Appreciation for QMK and wireless support."
"Support for upgraded features from previous models."
"Positive remarks on layout and features."
"Interest in potential silent switch compatibility."
"Compliments about the introduction of customization capabilities."
"Gratitude for ISO support."
Negative (10)
"Concerns about high pricing compared to similar models."
"Criticism of design aesthetics and functionality of the USB port placement."
"Comments on the keyboard's height causing discomfort."
"Doubts about clear direction in the brand's product strategy."
"Negative opinion on the overall quality and design."
"Concerns about being a maintenance issue due to design features."
"Displeasure with aesthetics and build quality."
"Complaints about lack of uniqueness compared to existing models."
"Concerns the board looks cheap."
"Critique of the cluttered product line."
Suggestions (3)
Suggest relocating the USB port for better aesthetics.
Recommendation to improve the naming or differentiation of product models.
Request for slight design changes in keyboard layout for differentiation.
Questions (5)
Where is the battery located?
Are the stabilizers plate mount or screw in?
How well does the factory-dampening work?
Is a vendor forum for Keychron possible?
Is there any potential for silent switch compatibility?
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread had a total of 23 comments, showing a mix of excitement and concern about the K8 Pro. While many users expressed interest in specific features, there was a significant amount of negative feedback regarding aesthetics and pricing. Overall, the sentiment was mixed with more negative comments than positive ones.
Project Specs
- Name
- Keychron K8 Pro (IC)
- Release year
- 2022
- Switch Options
- Gateron Pro switches
- Profile
- OSA
- Layout Size
- TKL
- Layout Standard
- ANSI/ISO
- Layout Ergonomics
- -
- Connection
- Wired and Wireless
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- -
- Case Colors
- Black
- Case Material
- -
- Keycaps Material
- PBT
- Dimensions
- 127mm x 359mm x 34.01mm
- Weight
- 0.91 kg
- Hot Swappable
- Yes
- Knob Support
- No
- Display Support
- No
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- No
- USB-C
- -
- USB passthrough
- No
- Hall Effect Support
- No
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- Yes
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- No
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- No
- Sound Dampening
- Yes
- Backlight
- Yes