Keychron K8 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, 87 Keys Wireless Tenkeyless Keyboard with Gateron Brown Switch/White LED Backlit/Wired USB, Bluetooth Computer Keyboard for Mac Windows PC Typist Gamer

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Pros & Cons

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Pros

All-plastic k8 with white backlight has the following pros and totally ergonomic layout with traditional spacing among function key clusters, above the arrow cluster, and around the nav six-pack. Back lighting is a bit dim but not bad.

Bluetooth connectivity is really nice, easy to set up, and easy to switch between three devices. It pairs very quickly.

The blue switches are great for typing, and i really like the clicky sounds they make. The gateron brown switches they used are a bit less tactile compared to cherry mx brown switches. I like this one a little better, as the switches are somewhat bett... Read More

Keyboard has os-specific keys and a couple of splash color keycaps. I wish keychron offered orange versions of all their keys, but i want options beyond esc and the light key being orange.

The keyboard feels good to type. The sturdiness is undeniable. Hardware and overall the hardware and keys are really nice.

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Quality

Function keys are excellent, and the backlighting is solid.

The r keyboards outshine the keychron k8 in these 3 key areas: a substantial, heavy metal chassis; a confidence inspiring and e... Read More

The key feels round and the sound is like a drop of water.

My wife hates this keyboard because of the loud clicking when you press keys.

Price

Highly recommend for the price point if you're looking for something to start off with

However, considering the price, there is a cost-effectiveness.

99 at the time of this review) it is a steal.

Competitiveness

Anything from razor, steelseries, and logitech completely fail compared to the keychron k8 at similar price points.

I cannot compare this to any other mechanical keyboard but it is far bette than any that i have had.

In summary, i can't compare very well to lesser known niche brands.

But keychron and by extension the k8 is the standard for what you should compare all other mech kbs to.

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This product had a total of 802 reviews as of our last analysis date on Oct 7 2024.