General info
| Keyboard Type i | Gaming, Mechanical (165 others) |
| Keyboard Layout Size i | Compact (65%) (34 others) |
| Profile i | Standard (183 others) |
| Connectivity i | Wired (93 others) |
| Connection type i | USB (92 others) |
| Polling rate i | 8000 Hz (65 others) |
| Mount Type i | Gasket mount (84 others) |
| Designed for mac i | ✔ (82 others) |
| Has a detachable cable i | ✔ (87 others) |
Design
| Has rgb lighting i | ✔ (214 others) |
| Has A Backlit Keyboard i | ✔ (209 others) |
| Case Colors i | White, BlackKeychron Q16 HE 8K |
| Has adjustable feet i | ✔ (228 others) |
| Includes a wrist rest i | ✖ |
| Backlight Facing Direction i | North-facing (55 others) |
Switches
| Switch Type i | Hall effectKeychron Q16 HE 8K |
| Switch Feel i | LinearKeychron Q16 HE 8K |
| Hot swappable switches i | ✔ (163 others) |
| Switch Name i | Keychron-Ultra Fast Lime Magnetic Switch |
| Actuation Distance (min) i | 0.1 mm (57 others) |
| Actuation Distance (max) i | 3.35 mm |
| Actuation Force i | 48 g (6 others) |
| Total Travel Distance i | 3.35 mm |
Keys & layout
| Keyboard Layout i | ANSI (United States)Keychron Q16 HE 8K |
| Keycap Profile i | OEMKeychron Q16 HE 8K |
| Uses a standard key layout i | ✔ (228 others) |
| Media Keys i | Via Fn keyKeychron Q16 HE 8K |
| Has a rotary dial i | ✖ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the polling rate of the Keychron Q16 HE 8K?
At 8000 Hz, the Keychron Q16 HE 8K ranks #1 out of 231 — see ranking keyboard products — one of the Highest polling rate in this category, 167% above the category average.
What is the actuation distance (min) of the Keychron Q16 HE 8K?
At 0.1 mm, the Keychron Q16 HE 8K is 91% below the category average for actuation distance (min), ranking #132 out of 189 — see ranking keyboard products.
What is the actuation distance (max) of the Keychron Q16 HE 8K?
At 3.35 mm, the Keychron Q16 HE 8K is 32% above the category average for actuation distance (max), ranking #67 out of 189 — see ranking keyboard products.
How does it compare?
How does the Keychron Q16 HE 8K's actuation force compare to similar keyboardss?
At 48 g, the Keychron Q16 HE 8K leads the Epomaker G84 HE (30 g) by 38%.
How does the Keychron Q16 HE 8K's actuation distance (max) compare to similar keyboardss?
At 3.35 mm, the Keychron Q16 HE 8K trails the NuPhy WH80 (4 mm) by 16%.
How does the Keychron Q16 HE 8K's total travel distance compare to similar keyboardss?
At 3.35 mm, the Keychron Q16 HE 8K trails the Asus ROG Falcata (3.5 mm) by 4%.