Compare Keychron K14 vs K8 Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron K14 and Keychron K8 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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Rating	4.9 stars (29 reviews)	4.8 stars (1556 reviews)
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Main differences	Released in 2021 Available in a 70% layout Built with the ANSI layout standard Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate Features ABS, PBT keycaps	Released in 2020 Available in a 80% layout Built with the ANSI, ISO, JIS, ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-ES layout standard Features ABS keycaps
Score	Scores Performance: 55.7 Build Quality: 67.3 Productivity: 59.6 Customizability: 68.5 Portability: 80.6	Scores Performance: 61.8 Build Quality: 66.7 Productivity: 65.7 Customizability: 67 Portability: 73.2
Name	Name Keychron K14	Name Keychron K8
Release year	Release year 2021	Release year 2020
Switch Options	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 70%	Layout Size 80%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ANSI, ISO, JIS, ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-ES
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Normal
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support	Display Support
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless	Connection Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate	Polling Rate 1000 Hz	Polling Rate -
Battery capacity	Battery capacity 4000 mAh	Battery capacity 4000 mAh
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style Tray Mount	Mount Style Tray Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb, White, North-face	Backlight Rgb, White, North-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material Aluminum, Plastic	Case Material Aluminum, Plastic
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material ABS, PBT	Keycaps Material ABS
Dimensions	Dimensions -	Dimensions -
Weight	Weight -	Weight -