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- Main Differences
- Design
- Typing Experience
- Performance
- Software and Operating System
- Comments
Keychron K2 (Version 2) vs Keychron K8 Pro [K2 Pro, K3 Pro, K4 Pro, etc.]
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Keychron K2 (Version 2)
Keychron K8 Pro [K2 Pro, K3 Pro, K4 Pro, etc.]
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![Keychron K8 Pro [K2 Pro, K3 Pro, K4 Pro, etc.] Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/XSuXWhSC/keychron-k8-pro-k2-pro-k3-pro-k4-pro-etc/design-large.jpg?format=auto)
ConnectivityWireless
SizeCompact (75%)
MechanicalYes
ConnectivityWireless
SizeTenKeyLess (80%)
Switch TypeMechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)Yes
Hot-Swappable SwitchesYes
Variants
- K2 (Version 2) (Dark Gray)
- K10 Pro (100%)
- K5 Pro (Low Profile) (100%)
- K9 Pro (Low Profile) (60%)
- K12 Pro (60%)
- K6 Pro (65%)
- K7 Pro (Low Profile) (65%)
- K14 Pro (70%)
- K2 Pro (75%)
- K3 Pro (Low Profile) (75%)
- K1 Pro (Low Profile) (80% (TKL))
- K13 Pro (Numpad) (80% (TKL))
- K8 Pro (80% (TKL))
- K4 Pro (96%)
- K17 Pro (Low Profile) (96%)
Our Verdict
Keychron K2 (Version 2)
Keychron K8 Pro [K2 Pro, K3 Pro, K4 Pro, etc.]
The Keychron K8 Pro [K2 Pro, K3 Pro, K4 Pro, etc.] are part of Keychron's K Pro series, which are upgraded models of the Keychron K Series that includes the Keychron K2 (Version 2). The K Pro Series has a better build quality, including an aluminum frame option and PBT keycaps. They're also compatible with the VIA companion software, and they have added layers of sound-dampening foam to reduce typing noise, all of which are features that the original K Series lacks.
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Dark Gray
K2 (Version 2)
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K10 Pro
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K2 (Version 2)
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K5 Pro (Low Profile)
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K2 (Version 2)
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K9 Pro (Low Profile)
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K2 (Version 2)
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K12 Pro
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K2 (Version 2)
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K6 Pro
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K7 Pro (Low Profile)
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K14 Pro
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K2 Pro
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K3 Pro (Low Profile)
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K1 Pro (Low Profile)
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K13 Pro (Numpad)
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K8 Pro
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K4 Pro
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K17 Pro (Low Profile)
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Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
7.7
8.2
Software & Programming
0.0
10
Latency
7.0
8.3
Backlighting
9.1
10
Operating Force
44 gf
57 gf
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
![Keychron K8 Pro [K2 Pro, K3 Pro, K4 Pro, etc.] Top Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/g3ZBIz7N/keychron-k8-pro-k2-pro-k3-pro-k4-pro-etc/dimensions-large.jpg?format=auto)
Size
Compact (75%)
TenKeyLess (80%)
Height
1.7" (4.2 cm)
1.7" (4.3 cm)
Width
12.4" (31.6 cm)
14.1" (35.8 cm)
Depth
5.0" (12.7 cm)
5.1" (13.0 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
N/A
Weight
1.74 lbs (0.787 kg)
2.95 lbs (1.336 kg)
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
Build Quality Close Up
![Keychron K8 Pro [K2 Pro, K3 Pro, K4 Pro, etc.] Build Quality Close Up](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/AIwsofg3/keychron-k8-pro-k2-pro-k3-pro-k4-pro-etc/build-quality-large.jpg?format=auto)
Keycap Material
ABS
PBT
Ergonomics
6.5
6.0
Side Picture
![Keychron K8 Pro [K2 Pro, K3 Pro, K4 Pro, etc.] Side Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/nORvGWaw/keychron-k8-pro-k2-pro-k3-pro-k4-pro-etc/ergonomics-large.jpg?format=auto)
Curved/Angled
Straight
No
Split Keyboard
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Minimum Incline
6.5°
4°
Medium Incline
8.5°
8°
Maximum Incline
11°
10.5°
Home Row Height
35.5 mm (1.4")
Wrist Rest
No
Hardware Customizability
10
Customizability Overview
![Keychron K8 Pro [K2 Pro, K3 Pro, K4 Pro, etc.] Customizability Overview](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/4onG3Sag/keychron-k8-pro-k2-pro-k3-pro-k4-pro-etc/custom-large.jpg?format=auto)
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
Yes
Stabilizer Fixation
Screw-in
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
6.25u
Size Of Right Mod Keys
1.25u
Hot-Swappable Switches
Yes
Switch Stem Shape
Cherry MX Style
Switch PCB Socket
5-pin Cherry
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
No
Backlight Features
9.1
10
Backlighting Picture
![Keychron K8 Pro [K2 Pro, K3 Pro, K4 Pro, etc.] Backlighting Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/DLMqNDbF/keychron-k8-pro-k2-pro-k3-pro-k4-pro-etc/backlight-large.jpg?format=auto)
Brightness Max
![Keychron K8 Pro [K2 Pro, K3 Pro, K4 Pro, etc.] Brightness Max](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/UymXC5JD/keychron-k8-pro-k2-pro-k3-pro-k4-pro-etc/brightness-max-large.jpg?format=auto)
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Brightness Min
![Keychron K8 Pro [K2 Pro, K3 Pro, K4 Pro, etc.] Brightness Min](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/CRXUcxbd/keychron-k8-pro-k2-pro-k3-pro-k4-pro-etc/brightness-min-large.jpg?format=auto)
White Shot
![Keychron K8 Pro [K2 Pro, K3 Pro, K4 Pro, etc.] White Shot](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/bWYOIvL6/keychron-k8-pro-k2-pro-k3-pro-k4-pro-etc/whiteshot-large.jpg?format=auto)
RGB
Yes
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Effects
Yes
Yes
Software Controllable
No
Yes
Color
RGB
Color Mixing
Poor
Backlight Clarity
4.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wireless
Wireless
Detachable
Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)
Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)
Length
3.9 ft (1.2 m)
3.9 ft (1.2 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
USB type-C
USB type-C
Wireless Versatility
10
10
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
3
3
Proprietary Receiver
No
No
Battery Type
Rechargeable
Rechargeable
Macro Keys And Programming
4.0
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
Onboard Macro Programming
No
Macro Programming With Software
Yes
Extra Features
Extra Features
![Keychron K8 Pro [K2 Pro, K3 Pro, K4 Pro, etc.] Extra Features](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/45Ft8roK/keychron-k8-pro-k2-pro-k3-pro-k4-pro-etc/features-large.jpg?format=auto)
Media Keys
Hot Keys
Non-Dedicated
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Scroll Wheel
No
No
Control Knob
No
USB Passthrough
No
No
Numpad
No
No
Windows Key Lock
No
No
Lock Indicator
Caps Lock
Caps Lock
Macro Programmable Keys
No
In The Box
Bundle Picture
![Keychron K8 Pro [K2 Pro, K3 Pro, K4 Pro, etc.] Bundle Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/aYxEVk7V/keychron-k8-pro-k2-pro-k3-pro-k4-pro-etc/in-the-box-large.jpg?format=auto)
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
8.0
8.0
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
9.0
4.3
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
55.9 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
Yes
Noise
Quiet
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Gateron Brown
Gateron G Pro Blue
Switch Type
Mechanical
Feel
Tactile
Clicky
Analog
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Key Switches
Gateron Brown
Gateron G Pro Blue
Mechanical
Yes
Feel
Tactile
Clicky
Operating Force
44 gf
57 gf
Actuation Force
36 gf
43 gf
Pre-Travel
2.3 mm
2.3 mm
Total Travel
4.0 mm
4.5 mm
Latency
7.0
8.3
Latency Video
Latency Wired
15.7 ms
9.8 ms
Latency Receiver
N/A
N/A
Latency Bluetooth
25.3 ms
19.9 ms
Performance
Single-Key Latency
7.0
8.3
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
9.8 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±1.0 ms
Wired
15.7 ms
9.8 ms
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
25.3 ms
19.9 ms
PCB (Estimated)
6.6 ms
Multi-Key Latency
8.0
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
Wired
Key Press
9.9 ms
Key Release
12.9 ms
Data Transmission
8.2
Multi-Key Raw USB
![Keychron K8 Pro [K2 Pro, K3 Pro, K4 Pro, etc.] Multi-Key Raw USB](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/KggffvjK/keychron-k8-pro-k2-pro-k3-pro-k4-pro-etc/rollover-large.jpg?format=auto)
Connection Evaluated
Wired
USB Polling Rate
1,000 Hz
Effective Update Rate
1,000 Hz
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Multiple Keys Per USB Report
No
Chord Split
8.8
Chord Split Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
3.3 ms
8 Chord Split Delay
10.8 ms
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Picture
Software Tour
Software Name
No Software
VIA
Software Windows Compatible
No
Yes
Software macOS Compatible
No
Yes
Onboard Memory
No
Yes
Profiles
No Profile
6+
Account Required
No Software
Cloud Sync
No
Macro Programming
No
Ease Of Use
No Software
Computer Compatibility
9.2
10
Windows
Full
Fully Compatible
macOS
Full
Fully Compatible
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Partial
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Android
Full
Fully Compatible
iOS
Partial
Fully Compatible
iPadOS
Partial
Fully Compatible
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
10
Android
Full
Fully Compatible
iOS
Partial
Fully Compatible
iPadOS
Partial
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Android, iPhone & iPad
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K10 Pro
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K5 Pro (Low Profile)
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K9 Pro (Low Profile)
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K12 Pro
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K6 Pro
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K7 Pro (Low Profile)
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K14 Pro
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K2 Pro
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K3 Pro (Low Profile)
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K1 Pro (Low Profile)
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K13 Pro (Numpad)
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K8 Pro
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K4 Pro
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K17 Pro (Low Profile)
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