The Keychron C1 Pro 8K is a wired TKL (80%) custom mechanical keyboard built for speed. An 8000 Hz polling rate - adjustable from 125 Hz right up to 8000 Hz - delivers faster input registration, near-instant triggering and ultra-low latency, so every keystroke lands with precision. Powered by an Arm Cortex-M4 chip and open-source QMK firmware, it gives gamers and typists across South Africa serious responsiveness with endless room to customise.

Features

-Register every keystroke with an ultra-fast 8000 Hz polling rate

-Remap keys and macros freely with open-source QMK/VIA and the Keychron Launcher

-Swap switches without soldering thanks to a hot-swappable PCB (3-pin and 5-pin MX)

-Type on pre-lubed Keychron Super Red linear switches in an acoustically tuned build

-Enjoy a classic TKL (80%) layout with durable double-shot PBT keycaps

-Classic TKL (80%) wired custom mechanical keyboard

-8000 Hz polling rate, adjustable from 125 Hz to 8000 Hz

-Open-source QMK firmware with VIA support

-Programmable via the browser-based Keychron Launcher (remap, macros, shortcuts)

-Hot-swappable PCB compatible with 3-pin and 5-pin MX switches

-Pre-lubed Keychron Super Red (linear) switches for a smooth, quiet keystroke

-South-facing RGB backlight for clean illumination with PBT keycaps

-OSA-profile double-shot PBT keycaps that resist shine and fading

-Multiple acoustic layers (sound-absorbing foam, PET film, IXPE film, bottom-case acoustic foam, silicone bottom pad)

-Plate-mounted stabilisers for steady larger keys

-Three adjustable typing angles (4.8 / 8.5 / 10.7 )

-System toggle with included Windows and macOS keycaps

-Compatible with Windows, macOS and Linux

-Arm Cortex-M4 (AT32F405) processor with 256KB MCU storage

SPECIFICATIONS:

-Layout: TKL (80%)

-Connectivity: USB Type-C wired

-Polling Rate: 8000 Hz (adjustable 125 Hz-8000 Hz)

-Firmware: QMK (open-source), VIA support

-Switch: Keychron Super Red (linear, 45 15 gf, pre-lubed; up to 50M keystrokes)

-Hot-Swappable: Yes (3-pin and 5-pin MX)

-Keycaps: OSA-profile double-shot PBT (non-shine-through)

-Backlight: South-facing RGB LED

-Stabilisers: Plate-mounted

-Mount Style: Tray mount

-Body Material: Plastic

-MCU: Arm Cortex-M4 (AT32F405), 256KB storage

-Angle: 4.8 / 8.5 / 10.7

-Feet Height: 2 mm

-Front Height: 19.71 mm (without keycaps)

-Back Height: 28.60 mm (without keycaps)

-Operating Environment: -10 C to 50 C

What's in the box
1 x Keychron C1 Pro 8K 80% Super Red Hot-swappable RGB Wired Mechanical Keyboard
1 x USB Type-C to Type-C Cable
1 x Type-A to USB Type-C Adapter
1 x Switch Puller
1 x Keycap Puller