Keychron K8 HE vs Logitech G915 X LIGHTSPEED TKL

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K8 HE compared with G915 X LIGHTSPEED TKL
KeychronK8 HELogitechG915 X LIGHTSPEED TKL
Overview
ReleasedMay 2025September 2024
Typing
LayoutTenkeylessTenkeyless
SwitchesMagnetic (Hall effect)Low-profile mechanical
Key travel–3.2 mm
BacklightRGBRGB
Keys labelled forMac, Windows and moreWindows
Touch IDNo–
SwitchesPre-lubed Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Nebula switches with a TMR sensor under each key; hot-swappable with Gateron double-rail magnetic switches only; actuation adjustable from 0.2 to 3.8 mm with 0.1 mm sensitivityLow-profile GL mechanical switches, redesigned with a cross-style POM stem; Linear (43 ± 10 gf), Tactile (45 ± 10 gf) or Clicky (48 ± 13 gf); 1.3 ± 0.3 mm actuation
Key travel–3.2 ± 0.25 mm total travel
KeycapsCherry-profile double-shot PBT, shine-through (Standard Version); OSA-profile double-shot PBT, not shine-through (Special Edition)Double-shot, shine-through PBT
Layouts80% TKL; ANSI (keychron.com); a Japanese JIS version is also soldEnglish UK, English International, Danish/Norwegian/Swedish/Finnish, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Swiss (UK store)
BacklightNorth-facing RGB LEDsLIGHTSYNC RGB, about 16.8 million colours
Special keysRapid Trigger; four-in-one Dynamic Keystrokes; Last Keystroke Prioritization and Snap Click; N-key rollover wireless and wiredKEYCONTROL (up to 15 functions per key); soft-touch media keys; cast volume roller
Connections and battery
Connects byBluetooth, USB receiver and CableBluetooth, USB receiver and Cable
Devices it switches between3–
PowerRechargeableRechargeable
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 110 hoursUp to 1000 hours
Receiver2.4 GHz USB receiver at 1,000 Hz polling; Bluetooth 5.2 at 125 Hz to up to three devices; USB-C wired at 1,000 HzLIGHTSPEED USB receiver (1 ms report rate), Bluetooth 5.0, or USB wired with the included USB-A to USB-C cable (1.8 m)
Battery life detail4,000 mAh lithium-polymer battery; up to 110 hours (Keychron's lab tests; Keychron doesn't say with what backlight setting)Rechargeable, not user-replaceable; up to 1,000 hours with lighting off and up to 42 hours at 100% RGB brightness (press release); Logitech's specification sheet lists up to 42 hours
Charging–USB-C, with the included 1.8 m USB-A to USB-C charging and data cable
Works withWindows, macOS and LinuxWindows 10 (version 1809) or later, macOS 11 or later, Android 4.3 or later and iOS 10 or later
SoftwareQMK firmware; Keychron Launcher web app for actuation, Rapid Trigger, key remapping and lightingLogitech G HUB
Design
Weight1185 g860 g (better)
Width × depth × height359.2 × 129.2 × 41 mm368 × 150 × 22.6 mm
Size359.2 × 129.2 mm, about 1,185 g (Standard Version); 363.2 × 129.2 mm, about 1,162 g (Special Edition); 34.3 mm high at the front and 41.0 mm at the back with keycaps; typing angles of 5°, 9.34° and 12.43°368 × 150 × 22.6 mm; 860 g
MaterialsAluminium body (aluminium and wood on the Special Edition); ABS bottom case; aluminium plate; screw-in PCB stabilisersBrushed aluminium alloy top plate (1.5 mm thick)
ColoursBlack (Standard Version); Black or White with wood sides (Special Edition)Black, White (Black only on the UK store)
In the box–Keyboard, LIGHTSPEED USB receiver, USB-A to USB-C charging and data cable, documentation
Warranty–2-year limited hardware warranty

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