Keychron K8 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard – Silent Red Switch for Quiet Office and Gaming, TKL 87 Keys, Soft White LED Backlight, Bluetooth & USB-C Wired Connectivity, Compatible with Mac and Windows

Literally using it now as I type this. It's so good and it sounds great. Connects immediately and weighs lightly to move around and doesn't seem like an extra thing in my bag for when I need to travel. It fits well on my desk since it's on the smaller end but the keys function well and the light looks nice, too. It's not too bright so it won't bother anyone with sensitive eyes and it's relatively ergonomic with the kickstands underneath it.

I'm using this keyboard on a KVM between my Mac and my Linux game system. Having the quick switch on the side to set Command/Metakey locations is really sweet.I have some kind of nerve twitching goign on in my fingers as I get old and the Mac chiclet keyboard was too sensitive. First I tried a full 101 key keyboard but the clacky keys were not pleasant and it took up too much room, compared to my small Mac keyboard. The brown keys on the 87 key are somewhat quieter, with a lower register click and what feels like the slightest amount of resistance as the keys bottom out. These are perfect for my condition; a lot less double/triple strikes. It also seems to work very well with my regular games: Cyberpunk 2077, Skyrim, and DA-Veilguard.

Update 11-9-24 The situation was grim until I contacted Keychron's customer service. The went above and beyond to resolve the problem and didn't drag it out until I can't remember what went wrong. They were fast, helpful, polite, and ended with a refund they weren't obligated to do and a K8 max already delivered that I'll review separately and I recommend over this K8. However, for the price and with working bluetooth, this is not a 5 star model but it is a great board and got me interested in the hobby dispite the problems. The cons are it has non-hotswap switches and only has bluetooth. The pros the board just feels good to use and handle. The LEDs are pure white and bright. They're also north facing which I prefer over south. It's a solid 3 stars and the fourth is for the people who stand behind it.Update 11-7-24: Missed the return window because UPS can't handle a couple hurricanes or show up to work without electricity. Amazon's AI (I hope it was AI) told me to kick rocks so I contacted Keychrone customer support and before you laugh, they got back with me fast. We exchanged several email within a short timeframe so they do have responsive support. Where it goes from here, maybe nowhere, but I hope it ends with a working k8. Here' s why. I have since bought a Rainy 75 and a RK61 which are both great but I would rather use the k8 tkl for most of what I do. It's borderless yet maneuverable without accidental keypresses which happens often using the RK and I try not to move the Rainy at all. My experience aside, if you're considering the k8, I suggest getting one with both bluetooth and wifi to be safe but you can't go wrong with amazon's return policy. Unless there's a hurricane.Original:TLDR: Bluetooth range is less than 3ft. Worthless. LED is out on non swapable board. Residue between clean keys on a board that wasn't brand new clean. Check reviews on different listings here on Amazon to see these issues aren't isolated. Check reddit too. Some say its hit or miss and worth it through amazon, but for what they charge, I recommend having higher standards and take your business elsewhere.I spent an entire night trying to get my bluetooth working. The keyboard paired fine with my phone so I figured it had to be my pc. Turned out, the phone connected because it was right next to the keyboard. I was only 3ft away from the tower the entire night with nothing in between, yet my pc wouldn't even detect the keyboard in pairing mode 3ft away! IDK myself, but this is supposed to be a top brand of keyboard according to reviewers. It doesn't seem like it. My qu3st was across the room in a sealed plastic tote, eager to send Mark my telemetry data, so if meta and every other BT device works fine, then I don't see why a top manufacturer of keyboards can't do the same. Yes, I turned all devices off that may interfere with the board. My wifi was showering me with only 5ghz as recommended. Removed usb 3. Checked drivers. Restarted BT services. I went as far as restoring my PC all for nothing. The only thing that worked was being inches away from the tower which I only discovered by accident in the morning when I gave up. Once connected, I sat down 3ft away to try typing. A few words went well and thennnnnnnn started and lagged before disconnecting. Unless whatever you use is in your lap, don't buy this if you need wireless. I've never used a BT device this bad. After checking reviews of a different seller, I now see that others have the same poor quality using BT, lag andddd alllll. (After a little digging, this is only one of many problems. Just check reddit)There's more. An LED is out and this model of K8 is not hot swapable so idk if it can be fixed without sending it back which some customers advise against doing. The description could've been clearer. I only saw Non hot swap once deep down in the description and the timer for the deal had only minutes remaining. I also didn't think a top keyboard manufacture would make anything but hot swap boards no more than I'd think they use membrane but maybe they do. The brown switches turned out to be great. I would've liked to try blue along with others but I do like these and the board in general. It's one of Keychron's cheaper models, at around $79 which isn't cheap to me, so I expected a lighter cheap feel but it feels solid. Its not aluminum like in other vague k8 descriptions (there are 2 models in many listing that aren't clear. Im not talking about the K8 pro. There are 2 K8s), but still feels solid. I liked it so much I ordered keycaps thinking I'd fix the BT. I guess they cut costs going with cheap laughable BT and replaced quality control with AI because you can't miss the LED that's out so no one with eyes checked it. Due to the packaging and a little debris, I wouldn't be shocked if this is a used board with new caps. There's also a residue between the caps. This might be normal from lubed switches IDK.Giving them the benefit of the doubt and in disbelief Keychron is this bad, I considered buying the pro thinking it may have better bluetooth or wifi. All the main product description provided was that its wireless and that its upgraded. I was scrolling through hoping for the best when I decided I better order a board that has a clear description and doesn't feel scammy so I don't end up with another return. Buyer beware.

Best keyboard ever, its really easy to clean its ergonomic and the battery is amazing. Im a keychrone lover now.

ProsWith the Gateron G Pro Red switches it's the lightest action of any of the many keyboards I tried. It's the difference between injuring my hands and not injuring them.Quiet after adding two o-rings to every keyAn 80% keyboard at 14 x 5 in, this is a very small keyboard which is great for my small hands which measure 3 x 6.5" without the thumb. NO more overstretching for me.Backlit with multiple patterns (no colors). From the simple "on" position, tap it 16x to turn it off.ConsBluetooth activates on the second keystroke like so: "econd." So you have to plug it in.Must use with a wrist rest as the keyboard is high, sitting 36mm from the surface it stands on to the top edge of the key (this includes the height of the rubber feet). The lower profile one isn't the same light action.I fixed this by making my own sleeve and stuffing it with the kind of plastic stuffing bead you use in "beanbag" stuffed animals. You can get that here on Amazon.Because the keyboard is so high, the desk may need to be lower. I fixed this by getting an adjustable drawer.As you can see the cons are serious. BUT! As I said at the beginning, it saves my hands. As a writer, I will go to any lengths to be able to keep typing. And that's where the keyboard shines.Because the keyboard is so small, my harms have to come too close together, so it's a trade-off (RE the overstretching).IMPORTANT: You can get this keyboard with different kinds of switches. On this model, they are not hot swappable. I thought they were and was going to try the ultimate in light action--the yellow ones. Well, I returned those because you can't swap them. And I found the red ones are good enough.Major con of Keychron: It's incredible complicated to sort out what you're buying, if it's hot-swappable and with what kinds of switches. It took a good month to become an expert. And I was still fooled with this keyboard not being hotswappable. But thankfully, it worked out and I got what I needed. So, thank you, Keychron.I hope with all this info and that from other reviewers, you'll get your happy ending, too. All the best.