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Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron C4 HE and Keychron K8 Max 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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  • Released in 2026
  • Available in a 100% layout
  • Built with the ANSI layout standard
  • Utilizes Hall effect sensors
  • Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style
  • Supports Wired, Wired only connectivity
  • Runs at a 8000 Hz polling rate
  • Weighs about 970 g
  • Sized at 30 x 446 x 138 mm
  • Made with a Plastic case
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, North-face, Rgb North-face RGB lighting
  • Released in 2024
  • Available in a 80% layout
  • Built with the ISO, ANSI, ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-SW, ISO-CH layout standard
  • Features N-key rollover
  • Uses a PCB Mount mounting style
  • Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity
  • Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate
  • Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 1308 g
  • Sized at 43 x 359 x 129 mm
  • Made with a Aluminum, ABS, Steel case
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face, White, White South-face RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 89.2
  • Build Quality: 82.8
  • Productivity: 94.9
  • Customizability: 92.5
  • Portability: 45.1
Scores
  • Performance: 81.7
  • Build Quality: 87.8
  • Productivity: 94.9
  • Customizability: 92.6
  • Portability: 73.1
Name
Keychron C4 HE
Name
Keychron K8 Max
Release year
2026
Release year
2024
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
100%
Layout Size
80%
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Standard
ISO, ANSI, ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-SW, ISO-CH
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
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate
8000 Hz
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
Gasket Mount
Mount Style
PCB Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb, North-face
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face, White, White South-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Plastic
Case Material
Aluminum, ABS, Steel
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
PBT
Dimensions
30 x 446 x 138 mm
Dimensions
43 x 359 x 129 mm
Weight
970g
Weight
1308g
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