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UK Keychron K8 Pro Bluetooth QMK/VIA Backlit Assembled Linear Mac/PC Custom Keyboard

K8P-G1-UK

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The K8 Pro is the world's first out-of-the-box QMK/VIA programmable wireless mechanical keyboard paving the way for a new era for mechanical keyboards.

Master any keyboard keys or macro commands through VIA, includes keycaps for both Windows and macOS, and users can hotswap with any MX mechanical switch in a breeze.

Together with our signature features and upgraded typing sound, the K8 Pro is advancing the typing experience to an entirely new level with endless possibilities.

£99.00 (£82.50 ex VAT) 

UK Keychron K8 Pro Bluetooth QMK/VIA Backlit Assembled Linear Mac/PC Custom Keyboard - K8P-G1-UK

Wireless and Wired
An excellent solution for multitasking. You can connect the K8 Pro with up to 3 devices wirelessly via its stable Broadcom Bluetooth 5.1 for seamless multitasking across your laptop, phone, and tablet. Switch among them swiftly, and it’s fully compatible with both Mac and Windows. A reliable USB Type-C wired connection is also available when you need it.

Program with QMK & VIA.
QMK/VIA literally means endless possibilities for a fluid workflow. Thanks to our engineering team, it's the first time in history that a wireless mechanical keyboard has these kinds of capabilities right out of the box. Simply connect the K8 Pro to your device with a cable, drag and drop your favorite keys or macro commands to remap any key you want on any system (macOS, Windows, or Linux). It's never been so intuitive and flexible to personalize your own keymap. A brand new ultra-low-power Arm Cortex-M4 32-bit STM32L432 MCU which is powerful, and armed with 128K Flash will provide more flexibility for developers.

Program the K8 Pro with QMK & VIA
With full QMK and VIA support, you can easily program and remap each key on the keyboard. The open-source firmware means endless possibilities for keyboard layouts, shortcuts, backlight effects and more.

To get started, please follow these steps: Download the appropriate kemap JSON file below, open VIA, turn on 'Show Design tab' on 'Settings' tab, drag the JSON file into the 'Design' tab on VIA to get the K8Pro keymap working on VIA.

Since the VIA code for the K8 Pro is still awaiting approval from Github, it is not yet automatically recognized, so you will need to manually download and enter the K8 Pro keymap.

 

Upgraded Typing Experience
The K8 Pro has been re-engineered and redesigned from the inside out to upgrade the typing experience. The added sound-absorbing foam, a thick silicone dampening bottom pad, and steel plate provide responsive feedback and a peaceful typing sound, while added weight will enhance the stability when the K8 Pro lay on the desk.

Suitable For All Devices
Offers a Mac layout while still being compatible with Windows, the K8 Pro is one of the few on the market that has the same multimedia and function key functions as Apple keyboards for Mac users, but with more tactile feedback. You can even configure different keymaps for both Mac and Windows devices. While VIA software is compatible with macOS, Windows, and Linux. Includes keycaps for both macOS and Windows (4 keycaps for each) to allow you to switch between operating systems with ease.

Hot-swappable
Every detail matters for a personalized typing experience, that’s why we give you the power. You can hot-swap every switch on the K8 Pro with almost all of the 3pin and 5pin MX style mechanical switches on the market (including Cherry, Gateron, Kailh, Panda, etc.) without soldering required. You can customize your own typing experience in seconds.

Screw-In PCB Stabilizers
Even small part matters for your fingertip feel. We’ve integrated the PCB-mounted screw-in stabilizers for a smoother typing experience with less wobbliness on the big keys such as space bar, shift, enter, and delete. You can even customize it with alternative stabilizers such as Cherry or Durock.

Pre-lubed Gateron G Pro Switch
The renowned Gateron G Pro switch comes with an optimized mold, more precise positioning, less wobbliness, and factory pre-lube will certainly improve your fingertip feel. A smooth travel experience is guaranteed with up to 50 million keystroke lifespan.

OSA Profile ABS Backlight Shine-Through Keycaps
To further leverage your typing experience, the K8 Pro ISO version comes with our unique OSA profile (OEM profile with spherical angle) and ABS keycaps that aim to provide a more comfortable fingertip feel and a fantastic backlight shine-through effect.

South-facing White LED's
The south-facing white LED's are designed to better illuminate the keyboard backlight from the typist’s angle. The south-facing white LED's are also free from interference when the user installs Cherry-profile alternative keycaps on their keyboard. Comes with more than 13 types of white backlight settings as well as a static white backlight option. You can further fine-tune the brightness and effect speed with ease.

Ergonomic Support
Three levels of adjustable typing angle (0, 6 & 9 degrees), an inclined bottom frame, and curved OSA-profile keycaps are all working together to provide long-lasting ergonomic support for your wrist.

Contains

Keyboard (Fully Assembled Keyboard) including

  • PCB
  • Steel Plate
  • Sound Absorbing Foam
  • Silicone Bottom Pad
  • 5 Sets of Stablizers (PCB Screw-in)
  • Backlight Shine-Through Keycaps
  • G Pro Switches
Cable
  • USB-A to USB-C Cable
Tools
  • Switch Puller
  • Keycap Puller
  • Screwdriver

UK Keychron K8 Pro Bluetooth QMK/VIA Backlit Assembled Linear Mac/PC Custom Keyboard - K8P-G1-UK

Manufacturer
Keychron
Part Number
K8P-G1-UK
Connection
USB
Cable length
1.4 Metre
Language Layout
United Kingdom
Number of keys/buttons
88
Switch Type
Hot-swap Gateron Red
Length
355 mm
Depth
123 mm
Height
42 mm
Weight
1 kg
Compatible
Mac and PC
Gross Weight
1.6 kg

UK Keychron K8 Pro Bluetooth QMK/VIA Backlit Assembled Linear Mac/PC Custom Keyboard - K8P-G1-UK

  Hussein  17/06/2024
I do really enjoy my Keychron K8 Pro. The Gateron Red switches are smooth and satisfying to use, love the rounded key profile very much, feels nice and sounds quite satisfying to me (not a hardcore keyboard guy).

So far zero issues connecting to Bluetooth to my Lenovo T14 (MediaTek RZ616, Windows), it's perfectly reliable and I've not noticed any lag. However, if I do have my headphones (Bose 700) connected as well there can be occasional audio artifacts when I'm typing away which is a bit sad. I do wish it had a dongle.

The frame of this keyboard is shallow and a little odd in that you can clearly see the white switches along the bottom row of keys. This is a little annoying, but I'll get over it.

Personally I wasn't too bothered about lighting, am happy that Keyboard Co have the white backlit version rather than the RGB. I expected to have the backlight off, but actually some of the effects are pretty fun!

Overall I am very pleased with this keyboard, and going back to my old Filco Majestouch Ninja with MX Browns feels scratchy and horrible.
  Tushar  07/08/2023
Great keyboard, very happy with the typing experience and build quality. Recommend the keyboard and The Keyboard Company, good communication and prompt delivery.
  RS  13/11/2022
I really like the Keychron K8 Pro. It's solid and heaby. Nice to have Bluetooth and it sounds great .. although it isn't quiet. The strike of the keys is quite loud but the thock sound is nice. I'm a lawyer by trade and use it at home. It might be too noisy in the open plan office. Great service and speedy delivery from The Keyboard Company.
  Alex  14/05/2024
Trying to find any UK ISO mech was a nightmare and Keyboard Co was the only one that had a good selection in stock (and the one I eventually picked).

Firstly Keyboard Co had the best price and delivered it swiftly. Well happy.

The board: I've had a Rii wired mech board before (about £40) just to get a taster. It had blue gaterons and was way too loud. I actually resoldered red linears into it, and still ended up binning it cos it wasn't nice at all. It put me off mechs.

Wanted to treat myself for a new IT job and thought I'd invest in a decent mech to see what all the fuss is about. I now understand the hype!

The sound it makes is addictive. The volume is also perfectly acceptable (unless you're in a library), and if you touch type accurately you can effectively make no noise at all, because the button presses register with barely any touch-travel. The switches (linear reds) are a bit too light and smooth for me but they're hot swappable so I might try browns. Although the board is plastic, the build quality is lovely and the weight behind it makes it feel like it'll last decades. It kinda reminds me of the stuff Sony used to make in the 90s, and that's a great achievement.

I think this board is the perfect balance of the product range. It has everything you need and nothing you don't, as long as you're not a spreadsheet person.
  Anonymous  01/11/2022
Very happy with my new Keychron K8 Pro, it's a very nice prebuilt keyboard that works well with my home Windows PC and work MBP. Also very fast service from Keyboard Co, highly recommended!

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