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- Main Differences
- Design
- Typing Experience
- Performance
- Software and Operating System
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Keychron K8 vs Keychron C1 Pro/C2 Pro
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Keychron K8
Keychron C1 Pro/C2 Pro
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ConnectivityWireless
SizeTenKeyLess (80%)
MechanicalYes
ConnectivityWired
SizeTenKeyLess (80%)
Switch TypeMechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)Yes
Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo
Variants
- K8 (Dark Gray)
- C2 Pro (Black - 100%)
- C1 Pro (Black - 80%)
Our Verdict
Keychron K8
Keychron C1 Pro/C2 Pro
The Keychron K8 and the Keychron C1 Pro are mechanical keyboards with TenKeyLess form factors. The K8 is a wireless model with ABS plastic keycaps. On the other hand, the C1 Pro is a wired-only model with higher-quality PBT keycaps. The manufacturer also advertises the C1 Pro as compatible with QMK/VIA, while the K8 is not.
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K8
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Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
7.7
8.0
Pre-Travel
2.2 mm
1.8 mm
Latency
7.4
8.3
Backlighting
9.3
8.5
Keyboard Compatibility
7.9
10
Windows
Partial
Fully Compatible
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
TenKeyLess (80%)
TenKeyLess (80%)
Height
1.7" (4.3 cm)
1.5" (3.9 cm)
Width
14.1" (35.8 cm)
14.0" (35.6 cm)
Depth
5.1" (13.0 cm)
5.2" (13.1 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
N/A
Weight
1.98 lbs (0.900 kg)
1.64 lbs (0.742 kg)
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
ABS
PBT
Ergonomics
6.5
6.0
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
Straight
No
Split Keyboard
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Minimum Incline
4°
5°
Medium Incline
8°
8.5°
Maximum Incline
12°
10°
Home Row Height
29.8 mm (1.2")
Wrist Rest
No
Hardware Customizability
6.7
Customizability Overview
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
Yes
Stabilizer Fixation
Plate-Mounted
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
6.25u
Size Of Right Mod Keys
1.25u
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
Switch Stem Shape
Cherry MX Style
Switch PCB Socket
Soldered
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
No
Backlight Features
9.3
8.5
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Brightness Min
White Shot
RGB
Yes
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Effects
Yes
Yes
Software Controllable
No
No
Color
RGB
Color Mixing
Ok
Backlight Clarity
4.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wireless
Wired
Detachable
Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
Length
3.9 ft (1.2 m)
6.1 ft (1.9 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
USB type-C
USB type-C
Wireless Versatility
10
0.0
Bluetooth
Yes
No
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
3
No
Proprietary Receiver
No
No
Battery Type
Rechargeable
No Batteries
Macro Keys And Programming
0.0
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
Onboard Macro Programming
No
Macro Programming With Software
No
Extra Features
Extra Features
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
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
8.0
8.0
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
9.0
8.1
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
49.4 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
Noise
Quiet
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Gateron Brown
Keychron K Pro Red
Switch Type
Mechanical
Feel
Tactile
Linear
Analog
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Key Switches
Gateron Brown
Keychron K Pro Red
Mechanical
Yes
Feel
Tactile
Linear
Operating Force
45 gf
41 gf
Actuation Force
34 gf
40 gf
Pre-Travel
2.2 mm
1.8 mm
Total Travel
4.1 mm
3.9 mm
Latency
7.4
8.3
Latency Video
Latency Wired
11.0 ms
9.4 ms
Latency Receiver
N/A
N/A
Latency Bluetooth
22.9 ms
N/A
Performance
Single-Key Latency
7.4
8.3
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
9.4 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±1.0 ms
Wired
11.0 ms
9.4 ms
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
22.9 ms
N/A
PCB (Estimated)
7.7 ms
Multi-Key Latency
7.9
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
Wired
Key Press
9.6 ms
Key Release
15.0 ms
Data Transmission
8.2
Multi-Key Raw USB
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
9.0
Chord Split Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
2.9 ms
8 Chord Split Delay
7.2 ms
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Picture
Software Tour
Software Name
No Software
No Software
Software Windows Compatible
No
No
Software macOS Compatible
No
No
Onboard Memory
No
No
Profiles
No Profile
No Profile
Account Required
No Software
Cloud Sync
No
Macro Programming
No
Ease Of Use
No Software
Computer Compatibility
7.9
10
Windows
Partial
Fully Compatible
macOS
Partial
Fully Compatible
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Partial
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Android
Partial
Not Compatible
iOS
Partial
Not Compatible
iPadOS
Partial
Not Compatible
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
0.0
Android
Partial
Not Compatible
iOS
Partial
Not Compatible
iPadOS
Partial
Not Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Not Compatible
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