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Keychron F4 HE 8K Vibe Coding Keypad

SKU: F4-HWA1
Regular price $34.99
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Keychron F4 HE 8K Vibe Coding Keypad - Black is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.


Keychron F4 HE 8K Vibe Coding Keypad is a compact four-key keypad featuring Ultra-fast Lime magnetic switches and an 8K polling rate. Customize each key for macros, keyboard inputs, gaming controls, or shortcuts through Keychron Launcher for faster, more efficient control.

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    YOUR AI AGENT CONTROLLER

    F4 HE 8K Vibe Coding Keypad

    The Keychron F4 HE 8K is a four-key controller for working with AI. Send the prompt. Dictate the next one. Accept the change. Reject the bad idea. Each action is one press, so you stay in the review-and-refine loop instead of hunting for shortcuts across a full keyboard.

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    Keychron F4 HE 8K Vibe Coding Keypad

    COMING SOON

    Keychron T1 HE

    Wireless Trackball Mouse

    Meet the First Trackball Mouse with 3-Axis Adjustment.

    Be first in line for the launch updates 

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    COMING SOON

    Keychron T1 HE

    Wireless Trackball Mouse

    Be first in line for the launch update

    FOUR KEYS. FOUR MOMENTS.

    The Inner Loop, On Real Keys

    Working with an AI assistant collapses into a few moves you repeat all day: send a prompt, speak the next one, approve what came back, or throw it out and go again. The F4 gives each move its own key with an icon cap to match, so the loop runs through your fingers, not through menus.

    Off the clock, the same four keys handle whatever you repeat most: copy/paste, meeting mute, window snapping, or a macro chain.

    The four dedicated keys of the Keychron F4 HE 8K Vibe Coding Keypad
    A key press opens a new AI chat

    Kick-start your next idea

    Open a new chat with one press. Explore a different approach or start the next task in its own conversation.

    A key press starts voice input in the AI assistant

    Think out loud

    Start voice input with a tap. Talk through a feature idea or describe what went wrong while it’s still fresh in your mind.

    A key press sends a saved prompt asking AI to review a code change

    Put repeat requests on a key

    Turn the prompts you use most into one-press shortcuts. Ask AI to review a code change for bugs without typing out the same request again.

    MAGNETIC ADVANTAGE

    One Key. Multiple Actions

    One fixed ball position can't fit every hand. With T1 HE, adjust the 34 mm trackball to match your hand size, thumb reach, and grip — less awkward stretching, less unnecessary tension, and a much easier adjustment for trackball newcomers. The ball is also removable, making routine cleaning quick and easy.

    Thanks to Dynamic Keystrokes (DKS), you can now assign up to 4 distinct actions per key based on press depth. A light press moves your character, a deeper press makes them run, and releasing the key enables additional commands. This layered control lets you execute multiple moves with ease.

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    WEB-BASED. NO DRIVERS

    Pick a Preset, or Just Describe It

    Plug in, open launcher.keychron.com in your browser, and the F4 is ready to configure — no download, no driver. Choose a ready-made preset for codex or claude and go, or remap the keys, record macros, and set how far each key travels.

    The codex and claude presets each include a key for voice input. Prefer to just say it? The built-in AI assistant sets keys up from a plain-language request.

    *The F4 does not have a built-in microphone. For voice input, use your computer's built-in microphone or an external microphone.

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    Click here to test Keychron Launcher

    * Please use the latest version of Chrome / Opera / Edge browser to open the Launcher and connect it to your device via USB-C cable. The version of Keychron Launcher shown here is in beta. The official release is scheduled for November 9, 2026.

    WEB-BASED. NO DRIVERS

    Just Three Steps to Start

    1.  Plug in via USB-C.
    2. Open launcher.keychron.com.
    3. Pick a preset or ask the AI assistant.

    Stored on the Device

    Set It Once. It Travels With You.

    Your layout saves to the F4 itself. Plug into a different computer and your four actions are already there. No account, no sync, no setup twice.

    The onboard memory of the Keychron F4 HE 8K Vibe Coding Keypad

    MAKE IT YOURS

    15 Icon Keycaps. Build Your Loadout.

    Every key you program gets a cap to match. Pick from 15 icon legends in Cherry-profile dye-sub PBT. Set up a loadout for the way you work.

    The icon legend dye-sub PBT keycaps of the Keychron F4 HE 8K Vibe Coding Keypad

    RGB, PUT TO WORK

    Read Your Keys at a Glance

    With per-key RGB, give each key a color that matches its job, such as green to accept, red to reject, or choose from 22 backlight effects to make your setup your own.

    FROM WORK TO PLAY

    Four Keys for Your Go-To Moves

    Map the keys to your in-game moves, such as weapon swaps, abilities, push-to-talk, and tune how deep each press registers. Magnetic switches and wired 8,000 Hz polling keep every action responsive.

    Four Keys for Your Go-To Moves with the Keychron F4 HE 8K Vibe Coding Keypad

    Magnetic Switch Control

    Tune Every Press to Match the Action

    The F4 HE 8K comes with pre-lubed Keychron Ultra-Fast Lime Magnetic Switches for smooth, stable keystrokes. These switches also let you set each key's actuation point from 0.20 to 3.30 mm with 0.1 mm sensitivity. Choose a shallower setting to register a press sooner or a deeper setting for more deliberate input.

    The Ultra-Fast Lime Magnetic Switches of the Keychron F4 HE 8K Vibe Coding Keypad

    Wired 8K Polling Rate

    Instant Control, Ultra-Fast Response

    With a wired polling rate of 8,000 Hz, the F4 HE 8K can report key inputs to your computer up to 8,000 times per second. It delivers responsive input whether you’re running a shortcut at work or switching weapons mid-match. Pair it with an 8K-rated cable like the Keychron Coiled Aviator Cable 8K since standard USB-C cables cap the polling rate.

    *8,000 Hz polling requires a USB-C cable that supports an 8K polling rate.

    The 8K polling rate of the Keychron F4 HE 8K Vibe Coding Keypad

    OFF THE CLOCK

    A Desk Toy That Travels

    Need a break? The F4 taps like a fidget piece — smooth keystrokes, soft sound. And at 44.94 mm square with a lanyard, it leaves the desk as easily as it lives on it: clip it to your bag and take your shortcuts along.

    The 8K polling rate of the Keychron F4 HE 8K Vibe Coding Keypad

    A Playful Desk Toy

    Need a break after hours of work or gaming? Give the F4 HE 8K a few playful taps. The smooth keystrokes and soft, satisfying sound make it easy to pause and unwind for a moment.

    A Small Footprint

    The F4 is compact, lightweight, and easy to carry with its lanyard. It leaves your desk clear, fits in your bag, and goes wherever you need it.

    What's in the Box

    Size of the Keychron F4 HE 8K Vibe Coding Keypad
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    1 × Keychron F4 HE 8K Vibe Coding Keypad

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    1 × Extra Keycap Set

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    1 × User Manual

    SPEC

    Product Information

    Number of Keys 4
    Width 44.94 mm (1.77 in)
    Length 44.94 mm (1.77 in)
    Height 34.37 mm (1.35 in), including keycaps and feet
    Feet Height 0.5 mm
    Body Material ABS
    Plate Material Aluminum
    Switch Keychron Ultra-Fast Lime Magnetic Switches
    Operating Environment -10 to 50℃
    Compatible Systems macOS / Windows / Linux

    Performance

    Keycaps Cherry profile dye-sublimated PBT keycaps
    Polling Rate 8,000 Hz (requires a cable that supports an 8K polling rate)
    Backlight North-facing RGB
    Hot-Swappable Yes
    Connectivity Type-C Wired
    MCU AT32F405 RCT7-7
    Adjustable Actuation Points 0.2–3.3 mm
    Sensitivity 0.1 mm
    Onboard Memory Yes
    Keychron F4 HE 8K User Guide

    Learn more about Keychron F4 HE 8K, such as creating a macro, keymapping, backlight settings, and firmware upgrade.

    Stay Powered for Longer.

    600 mAh 

    Battery Capacity

    Up to 116 Hours

    Bluetooth Mode

    Up to 98 Hours

    2.4 GHz wireless Mode

    Three Distinct Finishes

    Find Your Perfect Match

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