Keychron K8 vs MCHOSE Mix 87Wireless or 8K
Choose the Keychron K8 for Bluetooth flexibility, or the MCHOSE Mix 87 for wired Hall Effect gaming features.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Keychron K8
Build quality in the top 40% of 80% boards under $100.
- Bluetooth connection supports up to three devices, alongside wired USB-C.
- 4000mAh battery, with the vendor listing up to 68 hours for some backlight configurations.
- Layout choices include ANSI, ISO, JIS, and regional ISO variants.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
Get the
MCHOSE Mix 87
Hall effect
Build quality in the top 35% of 80% boards under $100.
- Hall Effect magnetic switches, Rapid Trigger, and listed 8000Hz polling rate target gaming use.
- Adjustable actuation and gaming functions include SOCD, RS, DKS, MT, and TGL.
- Five-layer dampening includes silicone, fiber, PET film, bottom cotton, and a silicone gasket.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
Choose the Keychron K8 if Bluetooth, multi-device use, and broader layout choice matter more than specialized gaming controls. Pick the MCHOSE Mix 87 if you want a wired Hall Effect board with Rapid Trigger, adjustable actuation, and an 8000Hz polling rate. Check switch and keycap compatibility before buying either model.
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.
Keychron K8
MCHOSE Mix 87
Hall effect (magnetic)
No
Yes
Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing
Rapid trigger
No
Yes
Faster resets help in games and not in normal typing
Connection
Bluetooth, Wired
Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Switch options
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Magnetic
Mount style
Tray Mount
Gasket Mount
- Keychron K8
- MCHOSE Mix 87
- Performance
- 6195
- Build quality
- 6668
- Productivity
- 6569
- Customizability
- 6665
- Portability
- 7356
- Layout size: 80%
- Hot-swappable
What will you mostly use it for?
The Mix 87 has the clearer gaming focus, with magnetic switches, Rapid Trigger, and configurable gaming functions. The K8 is the more flexible pick for office use, travel, and varied layouts because it offers Bluetooth and more layout variants. Modding is a split decision: each board supports hot-swapping, but their switch systems are not interchangeable. For content creation, the Mix 87's volume knob and lighting options stand out, while the K8 keeps multi-device access simple.
Pick the MCHOSE Mix 87
- The Mix 87 lists Hall Effect magnetic switches, Rapid Trigger, and an 8000Hz polling rate.
- Its vendor description includes adjustable actuation and gaming functions such as SOCD, RS, DKS, and MT.
- The K8 supports wired use and has a listed 1000Hz wired polling rate, but lacks the Mix 87's magnetic gaming features.
Keychron K8 vs MCHOSE Mix 87 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
12 of 23 specs differ
Keychron K8
MCHOSE Mix 87
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Rapid trigger
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
Mac & Windows
Released
ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Keychron K8
Keychron
ISO-DE
Out of stockShips to you
Keychron
ISO-UK
Out of stockShips to you
Keychron
ISO-Nordic
Out of stockShips to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE
Out of stockDoes not ship to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO-UK
Out of stockDoes not ship to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO-ES
Out of stockDoes not ship to you
MCHOSE Mix 87
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
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Keychron K8 vs MCHOSE Mix 87: your questions
The Mix 87 is the more gaming-focused option, with Hall Effect magnetic switches, Rapid Trigger, adjustable actuation, and an 8000Hz polling rate. The K8 supports wired use and lists 1000Hz polling over wired connection, but does not list the same magnetic switch features.
Yes, the K8 supports Bluetooth and can connect to up to three devices, according to Keychron. It also supports wired USB-C use.
No, the Mix 87 is listed as wired only, with a wired USB connection. The K8 is the option here that offers Bluetooth alongside wired use.
The K8 is listed with linear, tactile, and clicky mechanical switch options, plus hot-swappable variants. The Mix 87 uses Hall Effect magnetic switches and supports hot-swappable magnetic switches, not standard MX switches.
No, its compatibility rules specify magnetic switches only, so standard MX switches will not fit. The K8's mechanical hot-swap version supports most MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin switches, while its optical versions require matching optical switches.
Both keyboards have north-facing LEDs, and their compatibility rules warn that Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing. Check keycap clearance before choosing that profile for either board.
The K8 metadata lists ISO layouts, including ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, and ISO-ES, alongside ANSI and JIS. The Mix 87 is not offered in ISO layouts.
The K8 vendor specifications list 1000Hz polling over wired connection and 90Hz over Bluetooth. The Mix 87 is listed with an 8000Hz polling rate.
The Mix 87 has a volume knob that its vendor says can adjust system volume and mute when pressed. The K8 lists multimedia keys, but no volume knob.
Both are listed as hot-swappable, but their supported switch types differ. The K8's mechanical version accepts most MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin switches, while the Mix 87 accepts magnetic switches.
The K8 is more suited to setups away from a fixed cable because it supports Bluetooth and has a 4000mAh battery. The Mix 87 is wired only, and its listed weight is 992g.
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