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Keychron K4 HE Wireless Magnetic Switch Custom Keyboard ISO Layout Collection

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  • Released in 2026
  • Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options
  • Available in a 75% layout
  • Built with the ANSI layout standard
  • Comes with a knob
  • Provides dedicated media keys
  • Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style
  • Supports Wired, Wired only connectivity
  • Runs at a 8000 Hz polling rate
  • Weighs about 956 g
  • Sized at 30 x 148 x 329 mm
  • Made with a Plastic case
  • Released in 2025
  • Has Magnetic, Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options
  • Available in a 96% layout
  • Built with the ISO, ISO-UK, ISO-DE, ISO-CH, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-SW, ISO-Nordic, ANSI layout standard
  • Features N-key rollover
  • Enables rapid trigger functionality
  • Includes screw-in stabilizers
  • Uses a Tray Mount mounting style
  • Supports Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless, 2.4 GHz connectivity
  • Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate
  • Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 1090 g
  • Sized at 41 x 377 x 126 mm
  • Made with a Plastic, Aluminum, Wood, ABS case
Scores
  • Performance: 90.2
  • Build Quality: 78.3
  • Productivity: 93.1
  • Customizability: 92.6
  • Portability: 62.9
Scores
  • Performance: 92.4
  • Build Quality: 87.1
  • Productivity: 94.3
  • Customizability: 89.9
  • Portability: 56.4
Name
Keychron J8 HE
Name
Keychron K4 HE
Release year
2026
Release year
2025
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Switch Options
Magnetic, Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
75%
Layout Size
96%
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Standard
ISO, ISO-UK, ISO-DE, ISO-CH, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-SW, ISO-Nordic, ANSI
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, Wired, Wireless, 2.4 GHz
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
Tray Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb, North-face
Backlight
 
Rgb, North-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Plastic
Case Material
Plastic, Aluminum, Wood, ABS
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
PBT
Dimensions
30 x 148 x 329 mm
Dimensions
41 x 377 x 126 mm
Weight
956g
Weight
1090g
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