Keychron K8 Pro TKL Wireless Mechanical Keyboard, UK Layout

Wireless: The Keychron K8 Pro is a tenkeyless mechanical keyboard with brown tactile switches, Bluetooth and USB-C connectivity, and QMK/VIA programmability. Its hot-swappable switches and compact 87-key layout suit buyers who want to customise a keyboard while keeping a number pad off the desk.

At a glance

Choose Bluetooth for up to three paired devices or use the USB-C wired connection.
QMK/VIA key remapping and macro setup are performed in wired mode. The resulting keymap works in both wired and wireless modes.
Hot-swappable sockets are listed as compatible with most 3-pin and 5-pin MX switches.
The 87-key tenkeyless format keeps a compact footprint by omitting the number pad.

Price

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Reference price: ~~£109.99~~

Price checked: 12 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Hot-swappable switches allow customisation without soldering, subject to the stated MX compatibility.
Three-device Bluetooth connectivity supports switching between a computer, phone and tablet.
QMK/VIA remapping and macros provide programmable controls for different workflows.
The listing specifies a steel plate, dampening materials and RGB backlighting.

Technical specifications

26 specifications

Identity and layout
Brand	Keychron
Keyboard type	Mechanical
Layout	QWERTY
Key count	87
Switch type	Tactile
Switch colour listed	Brown Switch
Manufacturer part number	K8P-J3-UK

Connectivity and controls
Wireless connection listed	Bluetooth, USB-C
Wireless Bluetooth version	Bluetooth 5.1
Wired connection	Type-C cable
Wireless device capacity	up to 3 devices
Programming	QMK/VIA

Materials and lighting
Material listed	Aluminium
Frame material in detailed specification	ABS+Aluminum frame
Plate material	Steel
Backlighting	RGB

Battery and dimensions
Battery capacity	4000 mAh
Claimed battery life	up to 100 hours continuous typing (at lowest brightness)
Dimensions	359 x 127 mm (14.1 x 5 inches)
Weight	1146 g / 2.5 lbs

Switches and keycaps
Hot-swappable	Yes, compatible with most of the 3pin and 5pin MX switches such as Cherry, Kailh, Panda, Gateron, etc.
Keycaps	Double-shot PBT Keycaps, OSA Profile (OEM profile with spherical-angle)
Switches listed in specification	Gateron G Pro
Stabilizers	PCB-mounted Screw-in Stabilizers

Performance and electronics
Polling rate	1000Hz (Wired Mode) / 90Hz (Wireless Mode)
MCU	Ultra-low-Power Arm Cortex-M4 32-bit STM32L432 (128KB Flash)

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing is inconsistent about the frame material, describing it as aluminium in one specification and as an ABS+Aluminum frame in another. The Bluetooth battery-life figure of up to 100 hours applies at the lowest brightness. Key remapping must be done while wired. The product title identifies a UK layout, while detailed fields say QWERTY without specifying the regional layout. The explicit contents list names a keycap puller and USB cable but does not clearly enumerate the keyboard itself, so check the selected listing's package details.

What’s in the box

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Who is it for?

A good fit for

Buyers who want a tenkeyless mechanical keyboard with tactile brown switches and no number pad.
People who want to swap compatible MX switches or customise keymaps and macros.
Users switching among up to three Bluetooth devices, with a wired USB-C option available.

Less suited to

Buyers who need a built-in number pad or remapping entirely over Bluetooth.
Anyone requiring a confirmed frame material or a fully itemised package list before purchase.

Keychron K8 Pro TKL Wireless Mechanical Keyboard, UK Layout · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.4 / 5 · 8 ratings

5 stars66%66%
4 stars12%12%
3 stars22%22%
2 stars0%0%
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Aggregate feedback is generally positive, with a portion of ratings in the middle rather than at the top. The sample is small and includes no written customer-feedback summary, so it does not establish which features people liked or what drove their ratings. The listed hot-swap support, programmable controls and multi-device Bluetooth may matter to prospective buyers, but the ratings alone cannot confirm those experiences.

Frequently asked questions

Can the K8 Pro connect wirelessly and by cable?

The listing states Bluetooth and USB-C connectivity, with wired and wireless modes. It also claims Bluetooth connection to up to three devices.

Can I remap keys over Bluetooth?

No. The listing says key remapping is available only in wired mode. Once configured, the keymap works in both wired and wireless modes.

How long does the battery last?

The stated maximum is up to 100 hours of continuous typing at the lowest brightness. Treat this as a mode-specific manufacturer claim, not an unconditional runtime.

Are the switches replaceable?

The listing describes the keyboard as hot-swappable and says it supports most 3-pin and 5-pin MX switches.