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Keychron K8 Wireless TKL RGB Aluminium Mechanical Keyboard - Gateron Red $89 + $5.99 Delivery + Surcharge @ Mwave

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Keychron K8 Wireless TKL RGB Aluminium Mechanical Keyboard - Gateron Red $89 + $5.99 Delivery + Surcharge @ Mwave
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Ltechnohc01 on 20/02/2022 - 22:58 mwave.com.au (2144 clicks)
Last edited 28/02/2022 - 12:24 by 2 other users

Just thought to post this deal i found while scrolling the web. New to posting on Ozbargain.. So sorry if i did any errors… 1%/2% surcharge applies for select payment methods.

Have one myself with Massdrop Holy Panda's are they work like a charm :).

Hopefully i helped a few of you guys looking for a Keychron deal

To note: I found they had a similar deal but with Gateron Brown switches -

https://www.mwave.com.au/product/keychron-k8-wireless-tkl-rg…

Btw both of these models are non-hot swappable meaning you are stuck with what you get :(

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  • Sammyboy on 20/02/2022 - 23:39
    +1

    Just looked at a review…didn't realise it's only 4 aluminium boarder trimmings around the sides and aluminium top plate and the rest of the case is plastic. But for this price, can't complain.

  • Dvbargain on 21/02/2022 - 00:12
    +4

    Worth noting this isn't the hot swappable version

    • technohc01 on 21/02/2022 - 00:14
      +4

      Ohhhhh. Should write that thx

    • pizzaguy on 21/02/2022 - 12:03

      Does "hot-swappable" mean "replacable keys" in terms of mechanical keyboards? Or maybe just Keychron?

      Btw both of these models are non-hot swappable meaning you are stuck with what you get :(

      "hot-swappable" means, generally, that you can replace something without disconnecting the entire device. Not the same as "swappable".

      • 123nkj on 21/02/2022 - 12:43

        Just double check. "Hot swappable" refers to changing the switches, right? I just wanna change the keycaps to something like HyperX pudding keycaps, do i need to get hot-swappable version?

        • pizzaguy on 21/02/2022 - 14:05
          +1

          Took some googling, but it seems you're right.

          A bit confusing term. It seems the opposite of "hot-swappable" is "swappable using a soldering iron" which, to me, is as swappable as the processor in a 2022 laptop.

      • String name on 21/02/2022 - 13:59
        +4

        "hot-swappable" means replacing the switches easily through a 3 or 4 pin interface that clicks in and out.

        Switches are the mechanism that report a "press" and have many characteristics such as force required for a press to be recognised, audible or force feedback, travel, amongst others.

        Caps, or "keycaps" are always replaceable as the interface for your fingies (also have many types and angles to choose from).

  • sqheaven on 21/02/2022 - 01:37
    +1

    I recently bought the K8 H3 and it came without the aluminum housing, it's all plastic, you need to put it on a mat for it not move around, it's hot swappable though. I never want to swap brown switches.

    • FasterLad on 21/02/2022 - 04:47
      +1

      I bought the hot swap K10 with brown switches, absolutely hated the brown switches, the actuation force was too low and definitely not tactile enough for my liking. Ended up spending $120 for new switches.

      • AlgoTrading on 21/02/2022 - 09:01
        -4

        IMO you either go full blue or stay red. A half a*** brown is great at nothing. I had Cherry MX Brown before and now using K8 Gateron Blue.

      • gonkl on 21/02/2022 - 09:53
        +1

        Nice, hotswap is the way. There are so many switch options now.

        Gat Reds are were too light for me, Yellows were a sweet spot, then over time I moved to blacks.

        • FasterLad on 21/02/2022 - 16:41

          I went with Boba U4T's, expensive, but well worth.

    • theguyrules on 21/02/2022 - 09:52
      +1

      I love the K8 with browns. I had reds before but the actuation force was so low I was constantly making typos. The brown is the perfect level of tactile but quiet enough for the office.

      • Telios on 21/02/2022 - 13:22

        Huh?

        Reds and Browns have exactly the same actuation force (45g).

        The only difference is Reds are linear travel versus Brown W/ tactile bump.

        • theguyrules on 21/02/2022 - 15:01
          +1

          According to the Keychron site the Gateron Pro red is 45g and the brown is 55g.
          I had both side by side and can tell you the red was definitely ligher.

          • Telios on 23/02/2022 - 17:13

            @theguyrules: Ahhhh my bad forgot we were talking about Gaterons.

            Cherry Red vs Brown is identical, not Gaterons.

    • pizzaguy on 21/02/2022 - 12:08

      I own K8H3 - it's all plastic, yet heavy. It has rubber feet and no issues with moving around on any smooth dry surface. It stays in place. Haven't tried it on ice though.

  • sqheaven on 21/02/2022 - 12:31
    +2

    I also had a K6 in Reds, it was a little too much actuation force for me and there was no DEL key so I immediately got rid of it. My first ever mech Keb was K4V2 brown sw, still with me and it is replaced with K8 H3, time to time I miss the numpad :D Maybe I add a cheap wireless numpad for working on excel.

    Brown is the sweetest spot for me, no offense to anyone :D

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