Keychron K8 Pro [K2 Pro, K3 Pro, K4 Pro, etc.] vs B33/B36: Which Keyboard Is Better?

Tested using Methodology v1.4.2

Updated Nov 24, 2025 02:10 PM

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ConnectivityWireless

Size TenKeyLess (80%)

Switch Type Mechanical

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) Yes

Output Type No

Hot-Swappable Switches Yes

ConnectivityWireless

Size TenKeyLess (75%)

Switch Type Scissor

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) No

Output Type Non-Adjustable

Hot-Swappable Switches No

Our Verdict

Keychron K8 Pro [K2 Pro, K3 Pro, K4 Pro, etc.]

Keychron B33/B36

The Keychron K8 Pro is a better overall keyboard than the Keychron B33. Its build quality is superior, and it includes hot-swappable mechanical switches. It also features backlighting and more reliable performance for gaming. That said, the B33 keyboard is usually more affordable, and you may prefer it if you want a silent typing experience or plan to carry your keyboard around.

Variants

K10 Pro (100%)
K5 Pro (Low Profile) (100%)
K9 Pro (Low Profile) (60%)
K12 Pro (60%)
K6 Pro (65%)
K7 Pro (Low Profile) (65%)
K14 Pro (70%)
K2 Pro (75%)
K3 Pro (Low Profile) (75%)
K1 Pro (Low Profile) (80% (TKL))
K13 Pro (Numpad) (80% (TKL))
K8 Pro (80% (TKL))
K4 Pro (96%)
K17 Pro (Low Profile) (96%)

B33 (Black)
B36 (Black)

Review

See Keychron B33/B36 Review

Check Price

100%

K10 Pro

Black

B33

100%

K5 Pro (Low Profile)

Black

B36

60%

K9 Pro (Low Profile)

60%

K12 Pro

65%

K6 Pro

65%

K7 Pro (Low Profile)

70%

K14 Pro

75%

K2 Pro

75%

K3 Pro (Low Profile)

80% (TKL)

K1 Pro (Low Profile)

80% (TKL)

K13 Pro (Numpad)

80% (TKL)

K8 Pro

96%

K4 Pro

96%

K17 Pro (Low Profile)

Notice: Two or more of the products being compared have been tested with different test methodologies. Some of the results aren't directly comparable. Learn how our test benches and scoring system work, and read more about the latest changes to our keyboards test methodology.

Threshold

0.10

Gaming

8.2

6.6

Backlight Features

0.0

Build Quality

8.5

7.0

Backlight Clarity

4.0

0.0

Chord Split

8.8

7.2

Full Comparison

Gaming

8.2

6.6

Office

7.4

8.0

Mobile/Tablet

6.9

8.2

Programming

7.8

7.5

Entertainment / HTPC

5.8

5.2

Raw Performance

8.3

7.8

Design

Dimensions

Top Picture

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Size

TenKeyLess (80%)

TenKeyLess (75%)

Height

1.7" (4.3 cm)

1.1" (2.7 cm)

Width

14.1" (35.8 cm)

14.1" (35.7 cm)

Depth

5.1" (13.0 cm)

5.2" (13.1 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest

N/A

Weight

2.95 lbs (1.336 kg)

1.23 lbs (0.556 kg)

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Build Quality

8.5

7.0

Build Quality Close Up

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Keycap Material

PBT

ABS

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Ergonomics

6.0

7.0

Side Picture

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Curved/Angled

Split Keyboard

Key Alignment

Staggered

Minimum Incline

4°

6°

Medium Incline

8°

6.5°

Maximum Incline

10.5°

8.5°

Home Row Height

35.5 mm (1.4")

19.9 mm (0.8")

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Hardware Customizability

0.7

Customizability Overview

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Keychron B33/B36 Customizability Overview

Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers

Yes

Stabilizer Fixation

Screw-in

Non-Customizable Design

Spacebar Stabilizer Size

6.25u

Non-Customizable Design

Size Of Right Mod Keys

1.25u

Hot-Swappable Switches

Yes

Switch Stem Shape

Cherry MX Style

Non-Customizable Design

Mechanical Switch Compatibility

5-pin Cherry

No Mechanical Switch Pinout

Magnetic Switch Compatibility

No Magnetic Switch Support

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference

Non-Customizable Design

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Backlight Features

0.0

Backlighting Picture

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Brightness Max

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Backlighting

Yes

Brightness Min

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RGB

Yes

Per-Key Backlighting

Yes

Effects

Yes

Software Controllable

Yes

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Backlight Clarity

4.0

0.0

White Shot

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Cable & Connector

Connectivity

Wireless

Detachable

Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)

Length

3.9 ft (1.2 m)

4.9 ft (1.5 m)

Connector (Keyboard side)

USB type-C

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Wireless Versatility

Bluetooth

Yes

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing

Proprietary Receiver

Yes

Battery Type

Rechargeable

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Macro Keys And Programming

4.0

Dedicated Macro Keys Count

Onboard Macro Programming

Macro Programming With Software

Yes

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Extra Features

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Media Keys

Non-Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball

Scroll Wheel

Control Knob

USB Passthrough

Numpad

Windows Key Lock

Yes

Lock Indicator

Caps Lock

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In The Box

Bundle Picture

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Typing Experience

Typing Quality

8.0

Key Spacing

19.0 mm (0.748")

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Typing Noise

4.3

9.3

Typing Sample

Average Loudness

55.9 dBA

42.4 dBA

High Pitch Clicks

Yes

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Keystrokes

Key Switch Actuation Graph

Operating Force

57 gf

43 gf

Actuation Force

43 gf

38 gf

Pre-Travel

2.3 mm

2.9 mm

Total Travel

4.5 mm

3.4 mm

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Adjustable Input Granularity

0.0

Input Linearity Graph

Analog Output Graph

Top Deadzone

N/A

Bottom Deadzone

N/A

Detection Ratio

N/A

Minimum Step Depth

N/A

Switches

Wobble Video

Switch Name

Gateron G Pro Blue

No Marketed Name

Switch Type

Mechanical

Scissor

Feel

Clicky

Tactile

Output Type

Non-Adjustable

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Performance

Single-Key Latency

8.3

8.7

Single-Key Latency Graph

Best Connection

9.8 ms

6.6 ms

Best Connection Std Dev

±1.0 ms

±0.5 ms

Wired

9.8 ms

6.6 ms

Receiver

N/A

22.0 ms

Bluetooth

19.9 ms

20.9 ms

PCB (Estimated)

6.6 ms

4.1 ms

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Multi-Key Latency

8.0

7.5

Latency Video

Multi-Key Latency Graph

Connection Evaluated

Wired

Receiver

Key Press

9.9 ms

15.4 ms

Key Release

12.9 ms

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Data Transmission

8.2

7.2

Multi-Key Raw USB

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Connection Evaluated

Wired

Receiver

USB Polling Rate

1,000 Hz

Effective Update Rate

1,000 Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO)

Yes

Multiple Keys Per USB Report

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Chord Split

8.8

7.2

Chord Split Graph

4 Chord Split Delay

3.3 ms

6.7 ms

8 Chord Split Delay

10.8 ms

N/A

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Software and Operating System

Configuration Software

Software Tour

Software Name

VIA

Keychron Launcher

Software Windows Compatible

Yes

Software macOS Compatible

Yes

Onboard Memory

Yes

Profiles

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Computer Compatibility

Windows

Fully Compatible

macOS

Fully Compatible

Linux

Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility

Windows, MacOS & Linux

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Wireless Mobile Compatibility

Android

Fully Compatible

iOS

Fully Compatible

iPadOS

Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility

Android, iPhone & iPad

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Check Price

100%

K10 Pro

Black

B33

100%

K5 Pro (Low Profile)

Black

B36

60%

K9 Pro (Low Profile)

60%

K12 Pro

65%

K6 Pro

65%

K7 Pro (Low Profile)

70%

K14 Pro

75%

K2 Pro

75%

K3 Pro (Low Profile)

80% (TKL)

K1 Pro (Low Profile)

80% (TKL)

K13 Pro (Numpad)

80% (TKL)

K8 Pro

96%

K4 Pro

96%

K17 Pro (Low Profile)