Keychron
Keychron K4 HE
Released 2025
Researched from maker specs and published sources. Last checked Oct 18, 2026.
K4 HE, from Keychron's store
The K4 HE is a 96% Hall-effect keyboard in aluminum with Rapid Trigger, a short-cable software limit and a Windows Central verdict of a great keyboard with minor limits.
Our take, based on research
A strong Hall-effect 96%, praised by Windows Central.
Overview
The K4 HE brings Hall-effect switches to the 96% layout. Keychron lists 2.4 GHz plus Bluetooth plus wired at 1000 Hz, Gateron Double-Rail magnetic Nebula switches or Keychron's Ultra-fast Lime magnetic switches, a hot-swappable board, an aluminum tray-mount case, shine-through Cherry-profile double-shot keycaps, a 4000 mAh battery rated up to 110 hours and about 1090 g.
Windows Central's review called it a great keyboard with stylish design, per-key RGB, a lovely typing experience and excellent acoustics, plus adjustable actuation, Rapid Trigger, key priority and four-level macros. Its criticisms were being limited to select Hall-effect switches and the software working only while wired, with a very short cable.
Compared with the K4 Max, the HE trades the broad range of conventional switches for analog features and an aluminum body.
Pros & Cons
- Adjustable actuation, Rapid Trigger and macros (Windows Central)
- Aluminum body with excellent acoustics according to Windows Central
- 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and wired
- 96% layout with per-key RGB
- Two switch families listed: Nebula or Lime
- Limited to select Hall-effect switches (Windows Central, maker)
- Software only works while wired, and the cable is very short (Windows Central)
- Battery rated at 110 hours, below the Max boards
- About 1090 g makes it a desk board
- Reviewed mainly by one outlet
Who Is This For?
- Gamers who want a numpad with Hall-effect features
- Typists who want an aluminum, well-damped board
- Users who want to adjust actuation per key
- Buyers who want tactile or clicky switches
- Anyone who needs a light keyboard
- Users who need software over wireless
Where to Buy
Dimensions
373 x 126 mm
Weight
Approx. 1090 g
Case Material
Aluminum
Connectivity
Both
Plate Options
Case Colors
Software Support
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