# 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.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Brand: Keychron
- Category: Computers > Keyboards & Mice > Keyboards
- Price: 79.99 GBP
- Previous price: 109.99 GBP
- Discount: 27%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T19:08:14.857Z
- Rating: 4.4 / 5
- Reviews: 8

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## 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.

## 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.

## 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 \(128KB Flash\)

## Before you buy

- 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.

## In the box

- Keycap puller (Included)
- USB cable (Included)
- Keyboard (Check selected pack): The listing title identifies the keyboard, but the explicit contents list only names a keycap puller and USB cable. Check the selected listing's package details.

## 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.

## Customer feedback

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.

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## Images

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