Updated
Updated · Tom's Hardware · Aug 14
Keychron Launches $64.99 C100 8K Macro Pad With 100 Keys
Updated
Updated · Tom's Hardware · Aug 14

Keychron Launches $64.99 C100 8K Macro Pad With 100 Keys

3 articles · Updated · Tom's Hardware · Aug 14

Summary

  • $64.99 buys Keychron’s new C100 8K, a 10-by-10 macro pad with 100 keys, though the four corner keys are not customizable.
  • An 8K polling rate, hot-swappable switches and web-based QMK customization position the pad for both competitive gaming and heavy productivity workflows.
  • Keychron ships it with pre-lubed Apex tactile switches, transparent ASA keycaps and per-key RGB, and says it works with Windows, macOS and Linux.
  • The wired-only design is the main limitation, but the oversized layout targets niche users such as video editors, programmers and sim-racing or flight-sim enthusiasts.

Insights

Can your memory handle 96 blank keys, or will Keychron's massive new macro pad become a confusing desk ornament?
Why did Keychron put an ultra-fast 8K polling rate in a blank macro pad meant for editing and simulation?