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DAREU A87 Dream Three-Mode Mechanical Keyboard
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Keychron K8 HE Wireless Magnetic Switch Custom Keyboard ISO Layout Collection

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  • Released in 2022
  • Built with the ANSI layout standard
  • Supports Wired, Wired only connectivity
  • Weighs about 950 g
  • Sized at 28 x 136 x 359 mm
  • Made with a Plastic case
  • Offers Yes, White RGB lighting
  • Released in 2025
  • Has Magnetic, Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options
  • Supports hot-swappable switches
  • Built with the ISO, ANSI, JIS layout standard
  • Utilizes Hall effect sensors
  • Supports QMK firmware
  • Supports VIA configuration
  • Enables rapid trigger functionality
  • Includes screw-in stabilizers
  • Uses a Tray Mount mounting style
  • Supports Wired, Wired only, Bluetooth, Wireless, 2.4 GHz connectivity
  • Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate
  • Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery
  • Made with a Aluminum, ABS, Wood case
  • Offers Yes, North-face, Rgb, Rgb North-face RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 50.3
  • Build Quality: 38.1
  • Productivity: 59.5
  • Customizability: 46.2
  • Portability: 58.5
Scores
  • Performance: 92.4
  • Build Quality: 84.6
  • Productivity: 88.7
  • Customizability: 89.9
  • Portability: 76.3
Name
Dareu A87 Dream
Name
Keychron K8 HE
Release year
2022
Release year
2025
Switch Options
-
Switch Options
Magnetic, Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
80%
Layout Size
80%
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Standard
ISO, ANSI, JIS
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Knob Support
 
Knob Support
 
Display Support
 
Display Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
USB-C
 
USB-C
 
USB passthrough
 
USB passthrough
 
Connection
Wired, Wired only
Connection
Wired, Wired only, Bluetooth, Wireless, 2.4 GHz
Polling Rate
-
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Battery capacity
-
Battery capacity
4000 mAh
Hall Effect Support
 
Hall Effect Support
 
QMK Support
 
QMK Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIAL Support
 
VIAL Support
 
N-Key Rollover
 
N-Key Rollover
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Mount Style
-
Mount Style
Tray Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
White
Backlight
 
North-face, Rgb
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Plastic
Case Material
Aluminum, ABS, Wood
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
PBT
Dimensions
28 x 136 x 359 mm
Dimensions
-
Weight
950g
Weight
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