# Fast Wireless Ergonomic Keyboards Keychron's V8 Max Uses a 2.4Ghz Connection and the Alice Layout By Colin Smith | Published 2024-06-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keychron-v8-max References: [keychron](https://www.keychron.com/products/keychron-v8-max-alice-layout-qmk-custom-mechanical-keyboard)  The [Keychron](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q14-max) V8 Max is a custom mechanical keyboard featuring a 65% Alice layout. It offers both 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity, allowing users to connect to multiple devices seamlessly. The keyboard is designed with a gasket mount and sound-absorbing foam to enhance typing comfort and reduce noise. It includes double-shot PBT keycaps, which are resistant to oil and wear, and [Gateron](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keychron-k1-max) [Jupiter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neuromorphic-ai) switches. The V8 Max is compatible with both macOS and Windows, featuring a system toggle and additional keycaps for each operating system. It also supports QMK firmware, enabling extensive customization options for key remapping and macros. The Keychron V8 Max is available in two versions: a fully assembled version priced at $99 and a barebone version priced at $79. The fully assembled version includes the keyboard housing, PCB, stabilizers, PC plate, keycaps, and switches, while the barebone version does not include keycaps and switches. The product can be purchased directly from Keychron’s website, and customers can sign up for notifications if the model is out of stock. No discount codes are applicable to this product, as Keychron does not allow codes to be used for its most recent releases. Image Credit: Keychron ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 25% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Customizable Mechanical Keyboards:** The increasing focus on personalization with features like QMK firmware and multiple connectivity options reflects a growing demand for tailored user experiences in tech. - **Ergonomic Workstation Accessories:** Adopting ergonomic designs such as the Alice layout and gasket mount foam positions these keyboards as essential tools for improving user comfort and productivity. - **Hybrid Connectivity Keyboards:** Offering dual wireless options (2.4 GHz and Bluetooth 5.1) caters to the modern consumer's need for flexible and reliable device integration. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Innovations like the Keychron V8 Max highlight a significant trend towards multifunctional and customizable electronic devices. - **Office Supplies:** Ergonomically enhanced keyboards are becoming critical components in the landscape of office supplies aimed at boosting employee well-being and efficiency. - **E-commerce:** Direct-to-consumer models with options for product notifications and diverse purchasing configurations exemplify modern e-commerce strategies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wireless Ergonomic Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q14-max.md) - [Compact Low-Latency Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q2-max.md) - [Mechanical Hot-Swappable Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keychron-2.md) - [Full-Size Low-Latency Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k5-max.md) - [Tightly-Spaced Mechanical Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k2-max.md) - [Low-Profile Customizable Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keychron-k1-max.md) - [Ortholinear Mechanical Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keychron-q15-max.md) - [Full-Size Wireless Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keychron-q6-max.md) - [Low-Profile Full-Size Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keychron-k17-max.md)