Gaming peripheral brand Attack Shark has announced the R86 HE Carbon Fiber Magnetic Switch gaming keyboard, scheduled for release on September 7th.

Built around a 75% layout with 82 keys, the R86 HE keyboard combines a carbon fibre composite top case, an 8000Hz polling rate, and custom Huano Glass Jade magnetic switches. Performance handling relies on a custom esports chipset that delivers 256K scanning and an 8000Hz polling rate, enabling response times down to 0.08ms.

Attack Shark claims a 0.005mm Rapid Trigger precision for key actuation and resets. The board also offers full-key RGB lighting and dual-side dynamic light strips. Adjustments for key remapping, switch profiles, and lighting effects are managed via web-based or desktop software.

Structurally, the chassis features a carbon fibre composite top case, anodised CNC aluminium alloy side accents, and matching carbon fibre keycaps. Internal damping uses a five-layer stack comprising PE foam, IXPE switch pads, PET acoustic film, switch socket foam, and bottom silicone padding to minimise case resonance. A fibreglass positioning plate houses the Huano Glass Jade switches, which support independent curve tuning alongside compatibility with other magnetic switch types.

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Keychron is continuing its expansion into the gaming sector with the launch of the C0 HE 8K, a specialised left-handed Hall effect gamepad designed for competitive play. Priced at $59.99, this wired-only 35-key device acts as a cheaper gateway into the world of rapid-response analogue switches.

Unlike Keychron’s premium Q-series, the C0 HE 8K (via TechPowerUP) skips the aluminium chassis and gasket mounts in favour of a tray-mount ABS plastic build, prioritising affordability over build quality. The device is equipped with Keychron’s new Ultra-Fast Magnetic Lime switches, which feature a light 25 g actuation force, an all-POM construction for smooth travel, and a total distance of 3.35 mm. Because it uses Hall effect technology, users can utilise the Keychron Launcher web tool to customise every aspect of the switch, including Rapid Trigger, DKS (Dynamic Keystroke), Mod Tap, SOCD (Simultaneous Opposing Cardinal Directions), and adjustable actuation points down to a fraction of a millimetre.

Visually, the C0 HE 8K adopts a sharp, angular aesthetic that feels more like an industrial control surface than a traditional keyboard. It features an integrated silicone palm rest and an ergonomic angled space bar, which Keychron claims is sculpted to match the natural resting position of a thumb. The keycaps (OEM profile) are double-shot, shine-through ABS to see the RGB lighting. While marketed to gamers who want to free up desk space for large mouse movements, Keychron is also positioning the C0 HE 8K as a secondary control pad for video editors and designers who need a dedicated bank of programmable analogue keys.

KitGuru says: By stripping away the wireless connectivity and aluminium build that drives up costs, Keychron has created an affordable gamepad that offers the same 8K polling rate and Rapid Trigger tech found in much more expensive one-handed keyboards.