Keychron
Keychron K8 HE
Released 2025
Researched from maker specs and published sources. Last checked Oct 19, 2026.
Wireless 80% Hall-effect board with Rapid Trigger
The K8 HE is the 80% Hall-effect Keychron: aluminum tray mount, 2.4 GHz, Rapid Trigger and about 1185 g. Windows Central found it beautiful and well-balanced but limited to Hall-effect switches and a short cable for software.
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Our take, based on research
A well-regarded TKL Hall-effect board. Choose the K8 Max if you want ordinary switches.
Overview
The K8 HE is the tenkeyless version of Keychron's Hall-effect line. The page lists 2.4 GHz plus Bluetooth plus wired, 1000 Hz polling, Gateron Double-Rail magnetic Nebula switches that are hot-swappable, an aluminum tray-mount case, shine-through Cherry-profile double-shot keycaps, a 4000 mAh battery rated up to 110 hours, a weight of about 1185 g and a Special Edition that is slightly longer. Keychron says the board is only compatible with those Gateron magnetic switches.
Windows Central called it functionally the same as the 96% K4 HE in an 80% layout, praising its design, typing and gaming experience and multiple ways to connect. Its reasons to avoid were that you are still limited to Hall-effect switches and that the software only works with a too-short cable. It also said it was not quite enough to pull the reviewer away from a Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro 75%.
Compared with the K8 Max, it swaps a lot of switch choice for adjustable actuation and Rapid Trigger.
Pros & Cons
- Rapid Trigger and adjustable actuation (maker)
- Aluminum case; Windows Central praised the typing and gaming feel
- 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and wired connection
- Balanced 80% layout (Windows Central)
- Shine-through keycaps
- Limited to compatible Hall-effect switches (Windows Central, maker)
- Software needs a wired connection and the included cable is short (Windows Central)
- Heavy at about 1185 g
- Battery rated at 110 hours, below the Max boards
- No independent review beyond Windows Central was opened
Who Is This For?
- Gamers who want a TKL Hall-effect keyboard with a dongle
- Typists who like a heavy, solid-feeling board
- Users who want to tune actuation per key
- Anyone who wants tactile or clicky switches
- Buyers who want a plastic, lighter build
- People who need a wireless-only software setup
Where to Buy
Dimensions
359.2 x 129.2 mm (Special Edition: 363.2 x 129.2 mm)
Weight
Approx. 1185 g
Case Material
Aluminum
Connectivity
Both
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Case Colors
Software Support
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