Keychron K8 Pro QMK/VIA Wireless Mechanical Keyboard

[@JASmith]

Beyond the fact this was such a wonderful demo, presentation and review this is also so timely. I love my Keychron K2 with the brown switches. I love the feel and sound but it is housed in the studio where I can't annoy others. I was just looking for something of the same value but quieter and BAM!!!! I think I found it here. Well done Patrick and the shoutout was unnecessary but awesome :)

[@CoffeeTalkandTechJohnRyan]

Was just looking at this one and Others for my first mechanical keyboard experience. Thanks for going over this one.

[@brokecsstudent]

I'm gonna be getting this keyboard next week YAY!

[@bryancanales9749]

Great video. QUICK TIP, yes you can actually go back and forth between lighting styles by pressing; Fn Q or A. Control brightness by using Fn W or S. Change color by pressing Fn E or D.

[@kapildevunath3162]

Brilliant review, just got one in South Africa =D

[@cordelw7600]

One thing I fixed when I first got it was add foam in the space and backspace keycap

[@MArgusChopinGyver]

I think the backlight can be set on VIA app, but yeah, you need to install them first ( and I heard, this is the first "budget" keyboard from keychron that support QMK/VIA so that might be a good direction)

[@sushantrocks]

given the keycaps are not shine through, I guess white backlit one is the better option; pricewise

[@MnemonicCarrier]

Definitely the best mechanical keyboard out there. I got mine today, and I love it. It just makes me want to type.

[@thekrakozhian392]

which switch did u get

[@MnemonicCarrier]

@@thekrakozhian392 I went with the reds.

[@thekrakozhian392]

@@MnemonicCarrier how are they

[@MnemonicCarrier]

@@thekrakozhian392 I like it a lot 😄. I seriously love them. I love typing on this keyboard. It's a matter of preference, but the reds are my favorite. BTW - I don't game (much), I'm a software developer, so I'm not just usingt he "WASD" keys 😉. I haven't measured my typing speed lately, but I "feel" like this keyboard has improved both my speed and accuracy (I touch-type, I don't look at the keys). I normally do around 90 to 100 words per minute.

[@MnemonicCarrier]

@@thekrakozhian392 If you want, I can make a short video demonstration of me typing on the keyboard, and I can pull off the keycaps etc...?

[@herbivorouscyborg2398]

Are there any options out there for people like me who refuse to buy anything with a non-removable battery? If I can't use a standard battery type with it, I consider it to be trash. There are so many standard rechargeable battery form factors that I find it insulting when it's not an option to use any of them.

[@leicaman]

VIA seems to have gone with their web page for configuration. Their software hasn’t been updated since June 2020. There is an alternative, called VIAL. It’s way better and works with the JSON file you get from Keychron. And Keychron told me they are working to make their keyboards native for VIAL. Love my K8 Pro. Got the Q0 number pad to go with it and it’s just as nice.

[@EverydayTechTV]

Wow.. just looked up that Q0... looks nice. I have no need of a number pad but it's nice to know it's an option.

[@228ANDY]

I thought I would replace my K8 with a K8 pro but gave up the idea because the key caps of K8 pro are not shine through type, which, in my opinion, pretty much decreases the value of back lighting in terms of both practicality and aesthetics. The letters, numbers, and marks on the key caps shine and let you know where they are even in insufficient lighting, I think this is the original purpose of back lighting.

[@KrypteiaXi]

Aren't the keys swappable?

[@ravm84]

I also love the sound of this keyboard. Unfortunately, any YT sound test can't reflect real sensation. You would have to assure both very good quality microphone and good quality audio on the other end. All the tests I have seen on YT are just far from real sound, I think this is because popular microphones are more sensitive to any sound if there is no ambient sound. Writing on this keyboard is just great, it is fully customizable, you can create your custom micros with QMK/VIA, you can just adapt it to your needs... and sounds cool at the same time ;) For me, the sound is more like breaking a chocolate bar.

[@nukfauxsho]

What is up with your recording of the sound test? Its like you rolled off all the low end or used a compressor for voice.

[@EverydayTechTV]

It was more of the setup of the mic. There was too much vibration from the desk that got picked up. I’ll be improving my setup for future keyboard reviews as far as the sound test is concerned.

[@biancasouza_mg]

As a mac user, can you recommend good brands of keyboards with keys for mac? I only know keychron. Thanks. Love de review!

[@EverydayTechTV]

I've mainly been using Keychron... I am reviewing one right now that will come out very soon. The other brand I've seen out there is Nuphy.

[@Galligatorr]

Great review! Sorry, random, what is the song in your intro?

[@EverydayTechTV]

It's from Streambeats. I put a link in the description as well.

[@byn3661]

Hello guys, how is this keyboard for Gaming? Do you have any issues like latency/input lag? Do you recommend it, share your thoughts , Great review tho!

[@EverydayTechTV]

Thanks for the kind words. As far as whether this is for gaming.. I would say yes, especially because you can customize what kind of switches you prefer. Also, it’s not only wireless, but also has a wired mode to cut down on any latency that could be introduced with wireless keyboards.

[@chickenceiling]

You need a better mic for your sound test, the keyboard does not sound like that all in real life

[@EverydayTechTV]

Agreed. It’s not the mic but the way it’s setup. It was attached to the desk so picking up too much vibration.

[@sneg__]

Great review, just one thing: it's "the backlight", not "the backlit" :P

[@sneg__]

Something is backlit if it has a backlight.

[@iPankajKumar93]

@@sneg__ it's backlit only if the keys are getting the lights , those lights in the keyboard does nothing for the keys, kind of useless

[@sneg__]

@@iPankajKumar93 why are you telling me this?

[@Vysair]

@@sneg__ because he's telling you that it's not accurate

[@sneg__]

@@Vysair what?

[@itsnobledean9450]

This is the first mechanical keyboard I ever purchased. The wireless connectivity does not work! Customer service is trash! All you have to do is google the company, their customer service, and their wireless connection. This company is trash, and the keyboard is trash.

[@EverydayTechTV]

Sorry to hear that! I personally haven't had any issues with the connectivity. I hope you were able to return it.

[@jedisurfer9591]

Upgrade your firmware.

[@davidpringuer3553]

The space bar sounds so bad. Just be honest.