MAGNETIC GAMING KEYBOARDS
SHARES CORE FEATURES WITH
SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3
Both are TKL-class magnetic gaming keyboards supporting adjustable actuation and Rapid Trigger. The Keychron K8 HE Special Edition uses Gateron Double-Rail Nebula magnetic switches, 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and wired modes with a wood-and-aluminum chassis. Polling rates, switch compatibility and software differ; no unverified price saving is claimed.
Keychron K8 HE Special Edition — Wireless Magnetic Gaming Keyboard
The Keychron K8 HE Black Special Edition (K8H-F1) blends 80% tenkeyless ergonomics with Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Nebula switches and a natural dark-wood and aluminum chassis. Its adjustable actuation and Rapid Trigger controls are designed for responsive gaming while tri-mode connectivity handles everyday computing.
Main Benefits
- Hall-effect magnetic switch input with adjustable 0.2–3.8 mm actuation and 0.1 mm sensitivity.
- Rapid Trigger and Dynamic Keystrokes supporting multiple actions per key.
- Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless, Bluetooth and USB-C wired operation.
- Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Nebula switches, hot-swappable with compatible Double-Rail switches only.
- Special Edition wood-and-aluminum frame with OSA double-shot PBT keycaps.
- North-facing RGB lighting and Keychron Launcher customization.
Specifications
| SKU / Edition |
K8H-F1, Special Edition Black |
| Layout |
80% TKL ANSI |
| Switches |
Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Nebula, hot-swappable (Double-Rail only) |
| Rapid Trigger |
Yes |
| Actuation |
0.2–3.8 mm, 0.1 mm sensitivity |
| Connectivity |
2.4 GHz / Bluetooth 5.2 / USB-C wired |
| Polling Rate |
1,000 Hz wired or 2.4 GHz; 125 Hz Bluetooth |
| Frame |
Dark wood and aluminum (Special Edition) |
| Keycaps |
OSA double-shot PBT, not shine-through |
| Backlighting |
North-facing RGB |
| Battery |
4,000 mAh, up to 110 hours under specified conditions |
| Compatibility |
Windows, macOS and Linux |
Compatibility
This K8 HE does not use standard mechanical switches or other incompatible magnetic switches such as Gateron Magnetic Jade. Use Gateron Double-Rail magnetic replacements designed for this board.
Available at GameTricks in Lebanon, subject to supplier stock.
