Lemokey L5 HE 8K Keyboard Launches with Advanced Gaming Features

The new 75% keyboard from Keychron's gaming brand offers magnetic switches, customizable actuation, and ultra-low latency for competitive gamers.

The Lemokey L5 HE 8K is a 75% mechanical gaming keyboard featuring an 8,000 Hz polling rate and 0.14ms latency for near-instantaneous input response.
It uses Ultra-Fast Lime Magnetic Switches, enabling features like adjustable actuation points, Rapid Trigger, and Dynamic Keystrokes for enhanced customization.
The keyboard comes with a CNC aluminum body, gasket and top-mounting options, and double-shot PBT keycaps, although some keycap design choices may not appeal to all users.
Customization is accessible through the web-based Lemokey Launcher or open-source QMK/VIA software, though reliance on internet connectivity for the launcher has raised concerns.
Priced at $199, the keyboard is available in Cyber, Dark Master, and Dawn Master colorways, with shipments expected to begin in May 2025 following its Kickstarter campaign.