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Keychron K8 Ultra 8K Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard
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Pulsar Xboard MS 8K TKL Hotswap Keyboard

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  • Released in 2026
  • Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options
  • Built with the ANSI, ISO, ISO-ES layout standard
  • Provides dedicated media keys
  • Supports QMK firmware
  • Supports VIA configuration
  • Features N-key rollover
  • Includes screw-in stabilizers
  • Uses a Plate Mount mounting style
  • Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity
  • Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 1299 g
  • Made with a Aluminum, ABS, Metal case
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, White, South-face, Rgb South-face, White South-face RGB lighting
  • Released in 2025
  • Built with the ANSI layout standard
  • Comes with a knob
  • Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style
  • Supports Wired, Wired only connectivity
  • Made with a ABS case
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 90.1
  • Build Quality: 82.7
  • Productivity: 94.4
  • Customizability: 92.6
  • Portability: 76.6
Scores
  • Performance: 85.2
  • Build Quality: 64
  • Productivity: 84.6
  • Customizability: 69.9
  • Portability: 61
Name
Keychron K8 Ultra
Name
Pulsar Xboard MS
Release year
2026
Release year
2025
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Switch Options
-
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
80%
Layout Size
80%
Layout Standard
ANSI, ISO, ISO-ES
Layout Standard
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
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Connection
Wired, Wired only
Polling Rate
8000 Hz
Polling Rate
8000 Hz
Battery capacity
4000 mAh
Battery capacity
-
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
Plate Mount
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb, White, South-face, White South-face
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Aluminum, ABS, Metal
Case Material
ABS
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
PBT
Dimensions
-
Dimensions
-
Weight
1299g
Weight
-
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