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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Dimensions
    2. Build Quality
    3. Ergonomics
    4. Hardware Customizability
    5. Backlight Features
    6. Backlight Clarity
    7. Cable & Connector
    8. Wireless Versatility
    9. Macro Keys And Programming
    10. Extra Features
    11. In The Box
  5. Typing Experience
    1. Typing Quality
    2. Typing Noise
    3. Switches
    4. Keystrokes
  6. Performance
    1. Single-Key Latency
    2. Multi-Key Latency
    3. Data Transmission
    4. Chord Split
  7. Software and Operating System
    1. Configuration Software
    2. Computer Compatibility
    3. Wireless Mobile Compatibility
  8. Comments

AULA F99/F75 vs Keychron K8 Max [K2 Max, K10 Max, etc.]

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

AULA F99/F75
Keychron K8 Max [K2 Max, K10 Max, etc.]

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AULA F99/F75 Picture
Keychron K8 Max [K2 Max, K10 Max, etc.] Picture
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Variants

  • F99 (Blue/White/Black)
  • F75 (Salt White Blue)
  • K4 Max (Fully Assembled/RGB Backlight)
  • K10 Max (Black - Fully Assembled)
  • K2 Max (Black - Fully Assembled)
  • K2 Max (Black - Fully Assembled (Hot-Swappable))
  • K10 Max (Black/Fully Assembled (Hot-Swappable))
  • K8 Max (Fully Assembled (Hot-Swappable)/RGB Backlight)
  • K4 Max (Fully Assembled (Hot-Swappable)/RGB Backlight)
  • K8 Max (Fully Assembled (Hot-Swappable)/RGB Backlight Aluminum Frame)
  • K4 Max (Fully Assembled (Hot-Swappable)/White Backlight)
  • K8 Max (Fully Assembled/RGB Backlight)
  • K8 Max (Fully Assembled/RGB Backlight Aluminum Frame)
  • K4 Max (Fully Assembled/White Backlight)
  • K10 Max (White - Fully Assembled (Hot-Swappable))
  • K2 Max (White - Fully Assembled (Hot-Swappable))

Our Verdict

AULA F99/F75

Keychron K8 Max [K2 Max, K10 Max, etc.]

The AULA F75 and the Keychron K8 Max are wireless mechanical keyboards. They're quite similar in their overall feature set, but the Keychron has noticeably better build quality with a higher-quality material feel and an option for a much more sturdy-feeling aluminum bracket frame. They both offer excellent typing experiences, but the AULA has a much softer and very springy gasket-mount design, while the Keychron has a much stiffer and more traditional tray-mount design. Neither is better in this respect, it only comes down to your typing preference.

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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

8.0
8.3

Build Quality 
 

7.0
8.5

Chord Split 
 

7.5
9.0

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

AULA F99/F75 Top Picture
Keychron K8 Max [K2 Max, K10 Max, etc.] Top Picture

Size 
 

Compact (96%)
TenKeyLess (80%)

Height 
 

1.6" (4.1 cm)
1.7" (4.3 cm)

Width  

15.4" (39.0 cm)
14.1" (35.8 cm)

Depth 
 

5.8" (14.6 cm)
5.1" (13.0 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
N/A

Weight 
 

2.53 lbs (1.148 kg)
2.89 lbs (1.311 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

7.0
8.5

Build Quality Close Up  

AULA F99/F75 Build Quality Close Up
Keychron K8 Max [K2 Max, K10 Max, etc.] Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

PBT
PBT
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Ergonomics 
 

6.0
6.0

Side Picture  

AULA F99/F75 Side Picture
Keychron K8 Max [K2 Max, K10 Max, etc.] Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

No
No

Split Keyboard 
 

No
No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered
Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

4.8°
3.8°

Medium Incline 
 

6.4°
7.5°

Maximum Incline 
 

9.8°
10.8°

Home Row Height 
 

31.4 mm (1.2")
35.5 mm (1.4")
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Hardware Customizability 
 

9.4
10

Customizability Overview  

AULA F99/F75 Customizability Overview
Keychron K8 Max [K2 Max, K10 Max, etc.] Customizability Overview

Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers 
 

Yes
Yes

Stabilizer Fixation 
 

Plate-Mounted
Screw-in

Spacebar Stabilizer Size 
 

6.25u
6.25u

Size Of Right Mod Keys 
 

1u
1.25u

Hot-Swappable Switches 
 

Yes
Yes

Switch Stem Shape 
 

Cherry MX Style
Cherry MX Style

Switch PCB Socket 
 

5-pin Cherry
5-pin Cherry

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference 
 

No
No
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Backlight Features 
 

10
10

Backlighting Picture  

AULA F99/F75 Backlighting Picture
Keychron K8 Max [K2 Max, K10 Max, etc.] Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

AULA F99/F75 Brightness Max
Keychron K8 Max [K2 Max, K10 Max, etc.] Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Brightness Min  

AULA F99/F75 Brightness Min
Keychron K8 Max [K2 Max, K10 Max, etc.] Brightness Min

RGB 
 

Yes
Yes

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

Yes
Yes

Effects 
 

Yes
Yes

Software Controllable 
 

Yes
Yes
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Backlight Clarity 
 

4.0
4.0

White Shot  

AULA F99/F75 White Shot
Keychron K8 Max [K2 Max, K10 Max, etc.] White Shot
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Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wireless
Wireless

Detachable 
 

Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)
Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)

Length  

5.2 ft (1.6 m)
3.9 ft (1.2 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

USB type-C
USB type-C
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Wireless Versatility 
 

10
10

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
Yes

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

3
3

Proprietary Receiver 
 

Yes
Yes

Battery Type 
 

Rechargeable
Rechargeable
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Macro Keys And Programming 
 

4.0
4.0

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

0
0

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

No
No

Macro Programming With Software 
 

Yes
Yes
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Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

AULA F99/F75 Extra Features
Keychron K8 Max [K2 Max, K10 Max, etc.] Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Non-Dedicated
Non-Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Scroll Wheel 
 

No
No

Control Knob 
 

No
No

USB Passthrough 
 

No
No

Numpad  

Yes
No

Windows Key Lock 
 

No
No

Lock Indicator  

Caps & Num Lock
Caps Lock
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

AULA F99/F75 Bundle Picture
Keychron K8 Max [K2 Max, K10 Max, etc.] Bundle Picture
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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

8.5
8.5

Key Spacing 
 

19.0 mm (0.748")
19.0 mm (0.748")
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Typing Noise 
 

6.3
7.4

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

58.3 dBA
52.9 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No
No
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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

LEOBOG Star Vector
Keychron Super Red

Switch Type 
 

Mechanical
Mechanical

Feel 
 

Linear
Linear

Analog 
 

No
No
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Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

See details on graph tool
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Operating Force 
 

45 gf
41 gf

Actuation Force 
 

45 gf
41 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

2.0 mm
1.7 mm

Total Travel 
 

3.5 mm
4.0 mm
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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

8.7
8.6

Single-Key Latency Graph  

See details on graph tool
See details on graph tool

Best Connection 
 

5.5 ms
7.0 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±1.1 ms
±0.6 ms

Wired 
 

5.5 ms
7.0 ms

Receiver 
 

7.9 ms
8.5 ms

Bluetooth 
 

20.5 ms
13.2 ms

PCB (Estimated) 
 

3.8 ms
5.4 ms
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Multi-Key Latency 
 

8.2
8.0

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

See details on graph tool
See details on graph tool

Connection Evaluated  

Receiver
Receiver

Key Press 
 

8.3 ms
8.6 ms

Key Release 
 

11.7 ms
15.6 ms
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Data Transmission 
 

8.7
8.2

Multi-Key Raw USB  

AULA F99/F75 Multi-Key Raw USB
Keychron K8 Max [K2 Max, K10 Max, etc.] Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated  

Receiver
Wired

USB Polling Rate 
 

1,000 Hz
1,000 Hz

Effective Update Rate 
 

1,000 Hz
1,000 Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) 
 

Yes
Yes

Multiple Keys Per USB Report 
 

Yes
No
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Chord Split 
 

7.5
9.0

Chord Split Graph  

See details on graph tool
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4 Chord Split Delay 
 

6.7 ms
2.9 ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

12.1 ms
6.3 ms
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Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Tour  

Software Name  

Aula F99
Keychron Launcher

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

No
Yes

Onboard Memory 
 

Yes
Yes

Profiles 
 

6+
No Profile
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Computer Compatibility 
 

10
10

Windows 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

macOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

Linux (Ubuntu 22) 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Windows, MacOS & Linux
Windows, MacOS & Linux
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Wireless Mobile Compatibility 
 

10
10

Android 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

iOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

iPadOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Android, iPhone & iPad
Android, iPhone & iPad
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AULA F99/F75

Keychron K8 Max [K2 Max, K10 Max, etc.]

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