Peripherals unpacking Part 33: Adapt to Mac, excellent quality: Keychron K8 Pro is easy to unpack

With the improvement of players' demand for personalized peripherals, more and more brands have begun to deploy high-quality kits. In addition to the head studio works passed down by word of mouth among players in the customization circle, mass-produced peripheral brands have also successively launched some entry-level kits with good reputation and good cost performance.

Keychron is very popular overseas with its good support for dual systems and solid workmanship. Its own K series is also rich in styles. This K8Pro can be regarded as an iterative upgrade of the previous generation. The classic and durable 87-key TKL layout is hot-swappable. , RGB, compatible with MacOS, more textured metal frame and other selling points, making it a very competitive selling product in the 500 gear.

Accessories include instruction manual, key puller, shaft puller, hard braided cable, supplementary keycap for Mac/win users to switch, and customized screwdriver*2 for disassembly.

The keyboard adopts the non-floating standard American 87 key design, and the compact layout makes the keyboard more compact and exquisite in appearance than the 104. Keychron's K series color schemes are very popular among office workers. They are low-key, introverted and attractive. The overall black and gray color scheme is matched with white letters, and the Esc key is embellished with eye-catching red.

The upper cover and the bottom case are relatively restrained black. As a fashionable evergreen color, it has simple, versatile and calm visual characteristics, and it is a color scheme that cannot go wrong.

The connection between the side metal frame and the plastic bottom case is the interface and control area. The toggle switch has a strong sense of confirmation and is not easy to touch by mistake. However, although the concave C port protects the wire from pulling, it is not very suitable for some customized wires. friendly.

The details of the joints and the turns of the edges are also relatively delicate, and there is no sense of cheapness.

The aluminum top cover makes the keyboard heavy, and the daily touch is also very high-end. The lack of all-inclusive may be the brand's consideration of cost and pricing.

The back is relatively simple as a whole, and there are anti-slip foot stickers at the four corners. While the visual consistency is better, the movement is also very stable.

The two-stage foot support marked with the lifting angle can also take care of the usage habits of most users, and the foot support is also designed with anti-slip pads, so there is no risk of sliding when it is propped up.

The design of the outsourcing and inset is quite unique and recognizable.

The overall style is business and low-key, and different styles of tables are very suitable.

Keychron K8 Pro supports two modes of Bluetooth and Type-C, and can also save three sets of devices connected via Bluetooth. It supports onboard and fn+f1/2/3 one-key switching. It is equipped with a 4000mAh lithium battery that can last for 80 hours. It takes about 3-5 weeks, which is more convenient and improves the user experience of the product in a multi-device scenario, and is very practical in a wireless office scenario.

The Bluetooth connection typing test of the computer/mobile phone was carried out separately. During the several weeks of experience, there was basically no sense of delay. Although the stability needs to be verified after long-term use, the input requirements for gaming and office use can be fully met. The delay of the wireless device's second cut is almost impossible to check, which is very useful for multi-device users.

In terms of the inner tank, the bottom shell and the PC positioning board are filled with silicone pads and noise-reducing cotton interlayers. The common problems of the keyboard’s percussion cavity sound and vibration have been greatly eliminated, and the overall feel feedback is quite good.

Jiadalong's G Pro axis is also very popular in the customization circle, and the price is affordable and the quality is excellent. The trigger pressure of the red axis is 45g, which is also very popular among users. The pressure range of the axis body is also very popular among users. Praise, the 2mm trigger stroke, the percussion feedback is fast and light, and the consistency and keyboard cavity sound are well optimized.

In addition, at the moment when DIY is popular, a major selling point of the product is the full-key hot-swappable design. With the included key puller and shaft puller, the keycap and shaft body can be easily replaced for personalized matching. The shaft seat is compatible with ordinary tripod shafts and pentapod shafts, as long as it is an MX-like shaft.

The LED is added with a transparent shaft cover, and the SMD LED at the bottom of the lower light position design is also relatively clear and obvious, and the keycap design has a tight gap, and the light is not dazzling.

The upper cover made of PC transparent material is combined with the POM shaft, the lower nylon cover and the long spring. The design of the condenser lens and the light guide column makes the shaft body excellent in light transmission.

The satellite shaft is designed with a silver-plated PCB, and it is lubricated before leaving the factory. The stability of the large key is quite good in mass production.

The compact layout makes the keyboard more refined and outstanding in appearance compared with conventional keyboards, and the reservation of the editing area makes it more practical and convenient than other small layouts, and because it occupies a small space on the desktop, it is suitable for students and cost-effective parties. Very friendly.

The keycap is PBT two-color injection molding, OSA height, clear characters, elegant style, and moderate thickness. The surface is dry and delicate to the touch, and it is very good in terms of wear resistance and oil resistance.

The use of dual system switching and Bluetooth wireless connection greatly expands the usage scenarios of the product. For Apple users and even dual-system users, it gives the performance it should have as an overseas hot product. The desktop matching is still very good. The overall restrained and simple aluminum frame and the good keycap color design add color to the desktop. The non-floating design and compact layout make the keyboard more beautiful than the 104 traditional male model. Bluetooth wireless Connectivity expands the usage scenarios of the product. The interlayer silicone pad, sound-reducing cotton, plus the silver-plated satellite switch and Jiadalong Gpro switch make this keyboard feel very good. In addition, the 4000mAh battery also makes the wireless scene practical. It is said that this is an upgraded new product with good appearance performance, hand feel feedback and wireless experience. The current active price of more than 500 is also relatively sincere. It is worth recommending for low-key and pragmatic desk-building parties!