![]() | Gateron G Pro Red Keychron_K8P-J1 | $109.00 |
![]() | Gateron G Pro Blue Keychron_K8P-J2 | $109.00 |
![]() | Gateron G Pro Brown Keychron_K8P-J3 | $109.00 |
Brand | Keychron |
Model | K8 Pro |
Size | Tenkeyless |
Switch Stems | MX |
Physical Layout | ANSI |
Logical Layout | US QWERTY |
Frame Color | Black |
Frame Top Material | Aluminum |
Frame Bottom Material | Aluminum |
Primary LED Color | RGB |
Control LED Color | White |
Hotswap Sockets | Yes |
Multimedia Keys | F-Row |
Switch Mount Type | Plate |
Built in Audio Port | No |
Built in Mic Port | No |
Interface(s) | Wireless,USB-C |
Windows Compatible | Yes |
Mac Compatible | Yes |
Linux Compatible | Yes |
Cord Length | 72 inches |
I am thoroughly impressed with this board. The build quality is stellar - the entire board has a solid weight to it, and the aluminum frame helps prevent flexing. This is my third Keychron (I've had a K4 and K2), and this is undoubtedly their best overall product so far. I was initially doubtful of the built-in sound insulating pad, but this thing sounds spectacular with the G pro red switches.
Overall, it's a premium board with great software and an excellent sound at a reasonable price. The only thing I'd ask for is color-matched enter and escape caps.
The keyboard is rather good in my view. Keep in mind though the switches here is probably gateron G pro, not phantom ones. The phantoms have colored top housing and my red switch have transparent one, besides, on keychrone site is stated that this model goes with G pro.
Doesn't really matter, because we are talking about cheap stock switches on a hot-swap board. However, the switches are surprisingly good! It wouldn't be a big deal to leave them as is for a long period of time. The keykaps are nice for this kind of price, also, I find this shape comfortable and esthetically pleasing.
The product have several small issues:
- Esc and Enter keycaps are in red only. There are no spare in proper color;
- There is no plastic cover with the keyboard (simple K8 have had an included plastic cover).
- Probably QC is not perfect, because one of my keykaps was slightly damaged on the edge. Like have touched hot iron or had been hit against something gard.
Overall - a good board, with keychrone definitely showing a progress and a "write direction".