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Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the GDK Lab KV1 and Keychron Q8 Pro and view their biggest differences. The detailed comparison table allows you to see all the essential features, specifications, and benefits of each keyboard at a glance. Whether you're looking for performance, value, or specific functionalities, this comparison tool helps you make an informed decision.

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[In Stock] KV1-65% Mechanical Keyboard Barebone Kit
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Keychron Q8 Pro (Alice Layout) QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard

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  • Released in 2024
  • Offers Normal ergonomics
  • Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity
  • Equipped with a 5000 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 1760 g
  • Sized at 17 x 313 x 113 mm
  • Offers No RGB lighting
  • Released in 2023
  • Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options
  • Offers Alice ergonomics
  • Comes with a knob
  • Connects via USB-C
  • Supports QMK firmware
  • Includes screw-in stabilizers
  • Has built-in sound dampening
  • Supports Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless connectivity
  • Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 1657 g
  • Sized at 32 x 136 x 358 mm
  • Features PBT keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 57.8
  • Build Quality: 77.1
  • Productivity: 56.3
  • Customizability: 75.6
  • Portability: 85.8
Scores
  • Performance: 77.8
  • Build Quality: 88.2
  • Productivity: 97.6
  • Customizability: 97.5
  • Portability: 88.9
Name
GDK Lab KV1
Name
Keychron Q8 Pro
Release year
2024
Release year
2023
Switch Options
-
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
65%
Layout Size
65%
Layout Standard
ANSI, ISO
Layout Standard
ANSI, ISO
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Alice
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
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Connection
Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Battery capacity
5000 mAh
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
Gasket Mount
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Aluminum
Case Material
Aluminum
Keycaps Material
-
Keycaps Material
PBT
Dimensions
17 x 313 x 113 mm
Dimensions
32 x 136 x 358 mm
Weight
1760g
Weight
1657g
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