The K8 has included keycaps for both Windows and Mac operating systems. Gateron (Hot-swappable) version comes with Gateron switch preinstalled.
WIRELESS AND WIRED MODES
Connects with up to 3 devices via Bluetooth and switch among them easily. It also has wired mode with USB Type-C connection.
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TENKEYLESS LAYOUT
Tenkeyless layout is one of the most popular among mechanical keyboards. It offers convenient access to all the essential multimedia and function keys for Mac and Windows in a compact size.

Keychron K8 layout
SPECIFICATION Number of Keys: 87 keys Version: Gateron / Optical / Hot-swappable Switches: Gateron mechanical / Keychron Optical Number of Multimedia Keys: 12 Frame Material: ABS / ABS+Aluminum bezels Keycap Material: ABS Keycap Profile: OEM Layout: ANSI | PHYSICAL UNIT Dimension (Plastic frame version): 355 x 123mm Weight: About 740g / 26.1oz Dimension (Aluminum bezels version): 359 x 127mm Height incl. keycap (front) 35mm Height incl. keycap (rear) 42mm Weight: About 887g / 31.2oz Operating Environment: -10 to 50℃ | CONNECTIVITY AND POWER Backlit Types: 18 Backlit: Adjustable 4-level RGB backlit System: Windows/Android/Mac/iOS Battery: 4000mAh Rechargeable li-polymer battery BT Working Time (Backlit off): Up to 240 hours (Lab test result may vary by actual use) BT Working Time (Single LED): Up to 68 hours (Lab test result may vary by actual use) BT Working Time (RGB): Up to 72 hours (Lab test result may vary by actual use) Connection: Bluetooth and Type-C cable Bluetooth version: 5.1 Bluetooth Device Name: Keychron K8 Compatible System: macOS/Windows/ PACKAGE CONTENT |