Keychron C1 Pro 8K 80% Super Red Hot-Swappable RGB Wired Mechanical Keyboard

Keychron C1 Pro 8K 80% Super Red Hot-Swappable RGB Wired Mechanical Keyboard

8000 Hz Polling Rate | QMK/VIA | USB Type-C Wired | TKL (80%) | Hot-Swappable | South-Facing RGB | Double-Shot PBT Quick Specs 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 Lightning-Fast 8000 Hz Wired Performance 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. Program Everything with QMK, VIA and Launcher Open-source QMK firmware with VIA support means near-limitless customisation. Using the browser-based Keychron Launcher, you can remap keys, record macros and fine-tune shortcuts on Windows, macOS or Linux — no software to install. Because the firmware is open source, the community can review it for safety, giving you complete confidence and control over your inputs. A Refined, Acoustically Tuned Typing Experience The C1 Pro 8K is tuned for sound and feel from the inside out. Layers of sound-absorbing foam, PET film, IXPE film, bottom-case acoustic foam and a silicone bottom pad work together for a satisfying, thocky typing sound and consistent key feel. Pre-lubed Keychron Super switches glide smoothly, plate-mounted stabilisers keep larger keys steady, and OSA-profile double-shot PBT keycaps resist shine and stop the legends fading. Hot-Swappable and Built to Personalise Make it truly yours. The hot-swappable PCB accepts almost any 3-pin or 5-pin MX-style switch (Cherry, Gateron, Kailh, Panda and more) with no soldering required. South-facing RGB lighting shines cleanly through from the typist’s angle — even with non-shine-through PBT keycaps — for vivid, even backlighting you can tailor key by key. Comfortable, All-Day Ergonomics Designed for long sessions, the C1 Pro 8K offers three adjustable typing angles (4.8°, 8.5° and 10.7°) and curved OSA-profile keycaps that work together to support your wrists. A system toggle plus included Windows and macOS keycaps let you switch seamlessly between platforms and save separate layouts for each. FEATURES: 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 Product Dimensions: 35.7 × 13.1 cm Product Weight: 830 g (±10 g) WHAT’S IN THE BOX: Keychron C1 Pro 8K 80% Super Red Hot-swappable RGB Wired Mechanical Keyboard x1 USB Type-C to Type-C Cable x1 Type-A to USB Type-C Adapter x1 Switch Puller x1 Keycap Puller x1 Why Keychron? Keychron is one of the most respected names in custom mechanical keyboards, trusted by enthusiasts and professionals worldwide for blending premium build quality with genuine customisability. The C1 Pro 8K brings that pedigree to South African desks at an accessible price — fast, refined and endlessly personal. For anyone who wants a compact, high-polling-rate wired keyboard they can truly make their own, it’s an outstanding choice backed by Keychron’s reputation for quality.

• Brand: Keychron
• Category: Computer Peripherals > Keyboards > Gaming Keyboards