BASIC BK98 vs Keychron K8 Max
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The differences that matter
Skip the 40-row spec sheet. These are the specs that change how each board feels, sounds, and fits your desk.
BASIC BK98
Keychron K8 Max
Layout size
98%
80%
Display
Yes
None
Weight
1,083 g
1,308 g
QMK
No
Yes
VIA
No
Yes
- BASIC BK98
- Keychron K8 Max
- Performance
- 4982
- Build quality
- 5388
- Productivity
- 7495
- Customizability
- 6991
- Portability
- 4973
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Sound dampening
BASIC BK98 vs Keychron K8 Max specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
12 of 26 specs differ
BASIC BK98
Keychron K8 Max
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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