Jamesdonkey A3 vs Keychron K8 Max
Get the Jamesdonkey A3 for knob. Get the Keychron K8 Max for the 4,000 mAh battery.
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.
Jamesdonkey A3
Keychron K8 Max
Layout size
75%
80%
Battery
3,000 mAh
4,000 mAh
Case material
ABS, PBT, Plastic, Polycarbonate
ABS, Aluminum, Steel
Mount style
Gasket Mount
PCB Mount, Plate Mount
Knob
Yes
No
- Jamesdonkey A3
- Keychron K8 Max
- Performance
- 6282
- Build quality
- 6688
- Productivity
- 9195
- Customizability
- 8591
- Portability
- 7973
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Switch options: Clicky, Linear, Tactile
- Sound dampening
- Keycaps: PBT
Jamesdonkey A3 vs Keychron K8 Max specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
13 of 27 specs differ
Jamesdonkey A3
Keychron K8 Max
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
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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