Keychron K8 HE Wireless Magnetic Switch Custom Keyboard (Japan JIS Layout)

A fully customizable 80% layout wireless keyboard with magnetic switches — a breakthrough in switch technology, which—instead of physical contacts—uses magnetic sensors to measure actuation depth, putting you in total control over the response of each and every switch. 

As opposed to traditional mechanical switches, magnetic switches use pressure-sensitive hall effect sensors to detect keypresses—which means you get to set the depth at which you want each keypress to engage, with 0.1 millimeter precision. 

Adjustable Actuation Point

Customize each key with precision, adjusting actuation points from 0.2 to 3.8 mm with 0.1 mm sensitivity. Set shallow keypresses for instant actions and deeper ones for deliberate engagement, minimizing accidental touches and giving you an edge in both gaming and typing.

Last Key Priority (LKP) & Snap Click

LKP allows seamless directional changes by prioritizing the last key pressed, ensuring smoother gameplay in titles like Valorant. With Snap Click, deeper keypresses take precedence when two keys are hit at once, automatically resetting shallower presses.

Together, these features make counter-strafing effortless, giving you the accuracy and speed needed for high-level FPS play.

*They are disabled by default, but you can easily enable them in our Launcher web app when needed.

Dynamic Rapid Trigger

Activate or deactivate keys based on how far they travel, not predefined points. This means immediate key reactions—press to activate, release to reset—allowing for faster, more precise keystrokes. In rapid gameplay, this translates to executing complex actions in real-time without delay, giving you a serious advantage during fast-paced sequences.

One Key. Multiple Actions

Thanks to Dynamic Keystrokes (DKS), you can now assign up to 4 distinct actions per key based on press depth. A light press moves your character, a deeper press makes them run, and releasing the key enables additional commands. This layered control lets you execute multiple moves with ease, streamlining gameplay while enhancing control and speed, making your reactions quicker and more precise.

Analog Mode

Experience the power of Analog Mode on your K8 HE, bringing game controller-like precision to your keyboard. This mode enables variable inputs instead of the usual on/off signals, letting you achieve more fluid and dynamic control.
With each keypress, the K8 HE detects how far you press, translating it into different speeds and intensities. Enjoy nuanced control and heightened responsiveness in racing games, sports simulations, and more.

Anytime, Anywhere Access

Keychron Launcher is a web page configurator that you can use in the office, school, lab, or government department—anywhere with internet access. Configure your keyboard online anytime without the need to download or install files. No hassle, no trouble.

Compatible with All Platforms

As a web-based tool, Keychron Launcher supports all operating systems.  Personalize and program your keyboard on Windows, macOS, Linux, and more. Enjoy unprecedented flexibility with compatibility across Chrome, Edge, and Opera browser.

Safe Inputs

You type your password, contact, home address, and other sensitive privacy information on keyboards every day. Our keyboards use QMK open-source firmware, allowing the community to review the codes for safety and ensuring no hidden features, so you have complete control over your input security.

Always Up to Date

Keychron Launcher is continuously updated, ensuring you always have access to the latest version. There's no need to download updates or wait for installations.

Learn more about how to use Keychron Launcher >

An Epic Core Inside The Keyboard

Engineered with a powerful chip (MCU) with 256K flash and QMK open-source firmware to provide more flexibility for developers. The polling rate is 1000 Hz out of the box in Type-C wired mode and 2.4 GHz mode, which greatly helps when competitively gaming.

Suitable for All Devices

Built with the Mac users’ experience in mind while still retaining compatibility for Windows devices, the K8 HE comes with a system toggle and an additional set of customized keycaps for both Windows and macOS systems. You can now save two different layouts on the keyboard, one for each system.

Double-shot PBT Keycaps

The PBT keycaps of the K8 HE will provide excellent oil resistance, enhance the type feel, and prevent the legends from fading out.

Hot-swappable

Unlike mechanical switches, which depend on physical contact, Hall Effect magnetic switches use magnets to detect key presses. It is effortless to swap out the switch with compatible Hall Effect magnetic switches.

*The K8 HE is compatible with the double-rail magnetic switches sold on the Keychron website only.

North-facing RGB LED Lights

Choose between 22+ backlight modes, and tune the hue, saturation, brightness, and effect speeds right inside the Keychron Launcher web app. Match your style and create an atmosphere that’s uniquely yours.

Specs

Learn more about the Keychron K8 HE such as the shortcuts, HE mode, factory reset, and more.