Keychron’s keyboards may not be as flashy as most models from Corsair or Razer, but you can’t say they’re completely down to basics. If you need a reliable everyday driver with extensive customization options, you can currently purchase the Keychron K8 from Amazon at the lowest price ever. Originally priced at $69.99, the Keychron K8 is available for $56, but only if you click on the on-page coupon before checking out.
The K8 is a keyboard with a tenkeyless layout (meaning it doesn’t have a number pad on the right side) that can be paired with up to three devices via Bluetooth. It is compatible with both Windows and Mac devices. This model of the K8 comes standard with Gateron brown optical switches, but these can be manually swapped for other Gateron switches if you later decide you want to change the typing feel. The best part is that it can be done solderless. All you have to do is provide the switches.
One of the highlights of this model is its wireless connectivity, but if you’re a gamer who wants less latency and NKRO (N-Key Rollover) so you can press as many keys as necessary at the same time, you’ll want to connect it via the included USB Cable.
While Keychron makes a version of the K8 with RGB backlighting, this version is limited to a more limited (but still nice-looking) white backlight. One cool thing about Keychron keyboards in general is that you don’t need to install an app to customize them. Instead, you can access Keychron browser-based Via software
The Keychron K8 may lack the RGB lighting found in other gaming-ready mechanical keyboards. But for just $56, you get a more robust set of features than more expensive options like this one Logitech MX Mechanical Mini that costs well over $100.