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K2 Ultra 8K
Released June 2026.9Press articlegreen-keys.info/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-k8-ultra-8kRead 14 October 2026Launch report dated 13 June 2026 says the K2 Ultra 8K and K8 Ultra 8K went on sale on 12 June 2026 in the global store at 119.99 USD. The product data was published on 11 June 2026. Month stored. Last checked 15 October 2026.
- Form factor
- 75 %
- Switch sensing technology
- Mechanical
- Connections
- USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth
- Max polling rate
- 8,000Hz
90 of 164 fields known.
At a glance
Battery life, lighting on
225h
Higher than 96% of other keyboards.
General
- Model numbers
- K2U-J1, K2U-J3, K2U-J41Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboard.jsRead 14 October 2026Global/US store variants: K2U-J1 Fully Assembled Black Apex Red, K2U-J3 Brown, K2U-J4 Banana. Regional ISO and other layouts are not included.
- GTIN / EAN
- 4894979058003, 4894979058010, 48949790580271Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboard.jsRead 14 October 2026Barcodes of the three variants in the product data.
- Announced
- Not available
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- Not available
- Launch price (US)
- $119.992Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Global/US store price 119.99 USD, shown without tax. The same launch price is in the launch report.
- Launch price (EU)
- Not available
- Markets
- Not available
Layout
- Key legends for
- macOS, Windows2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026The page says the keyboard comes with keycaps for both Windows and macOS.
- Dedicated arrow keys
- Yes6Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_ee0396a9-bad0-45d4-83bf-712411c861d1.pdfRead 14 October 2026Layout pages show four arrow keys.
- Key stagger
- Row-staggered6Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_ee0396a9-bad0-45d4-83bf-712411c861d1.pdfRead 14 October 2026Layout pages show staggered rows.
- Bottom row
- Not available
Switches
- Switch sensing technology
- Mechanical6Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_ee0396a9-bad0-45d4-83bf-712411c861d1.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications page says switch type Mechanical.
- Switch feel
- Linear, Tactile3Maker product pagekeychron.com/cdn/shop/files/Keychron-K2-Ultra-8K-Switches-Specification.jpgRead 14 October 2026Apex Red is Linear. Apex Brown is Soft Tactile and Apex Banana is Tactile. Both are stored as tactile.
- Switch maker
- Keychron2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Keychron Apex Switch.
- Switch models
- Apex Red, Apex Brown, Apex Banana2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Keychron Apex Switch in Red, Brown and Banana. Short names Apex Red, Apex Brown and Apex Banana are stored.
- Switch stem
- MX cross4Maker product pagekeychron.com/cdn/shop/files/keychron-K2-ultra-switch-details.jpgRead 14 October 2026Switch diagram labels a POM MX stem.
- Actuation force
- 45 to 55gf1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboard.jsRead 14 October 20263Maker product pagekeychron.com/cdn/shop/files/Keychron-K2-Ultra-8K-Switches-Specification.jpgRead 14 October 2026
- Bottom-out force
- Not available
- Tactile bump force
- Not available
- Total travel
- 3.6 to 4mm1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboard.jsRead 14 October 20263Maker product pagekeychron.com/cdn/shop/files/Keychron-K2-Ultra-8K-Switches-Specification.jpgRead 14 October 2026
- Rated keystrokes
- Not available
- Factory-lubed switches
- Yes3Maker product pagekeychron.com/cdn/shop/files/Keychron-K2-Ultra-8K-Switches-Specification.jpgRead 14 October 2026The graphic marks all three Apex switches as pre-lubed.
- Adjustable actuation
- Not available
- Actuation range
- Not available
- Actuation step
- Not available
- Per-key actuation
- Not available
- Rapid trigger
- No8Reviewgamerevolution.comRead 14 October 2026Review says rapid trigger is not supported because the board uses conventional switches.
- Minimum rapid trigger movement
- Not available
- Multi-action keys
- Not available
- Analog input
- Not available
- Compatible switches
- Not available
- Stabilizers
- PCB screw-in2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Specs table lists Screw-in PCB Stabilizer.
- Factory-lubed stabilizers
- Not available
Keycaps
- Legend method
- Doubleshot2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Double-shot PBT keycaps.
- Keycap thickness
- Not available
Performance
- Polling rate per connection
Connection Polling rate (Hz) Receiver or adapter USB (wired) 8,000 Not available 2.4 GHz 8,000 Included Type-A 2.4 GHz receiver Bluetooth 125 Not available - Max polling rate
- 8,000Hz
- Polling rate (wired)
- 8,000Hz
- Polling rate (2.4 GHz)
- 8,000Hz
- Polling rate (Bluetooth)
- 125Hz
- Scan rate
- Not available
- Input latency (claimed)
- Not available
- Key rollover per connection
Connection Rollover USB (wired) NKRO 2.4 GHz NKRO Bluetooth NKRO - Anti-ghosting
- Not available
Measured
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- Latency per connection (measured)
- Not available
- Actuation point (measured)
- Not available
- Total travel (measured)
- Not available
- Operating force (measured)
- Not available
- Typing noise (measured)
- Not available
- Battery life (measured)
- Not available
- Weight (measured)
- Not available
Connectivity
- Connections
- USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Specs table lists 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 5.2 and Type-C wired.
- Wireless technology
- Not available
- Devices it can switch between
- Not available
- Receiver storage in keyboard
- Not available
- Receiver shared with other devices
- Not available
- Port on keyboard
- USB-C6Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_ee0396a9-bad0-45d4-83bf-712411c861d1.pdfRead 14 October 2026Type-C port on the keyboard.
- Cable
- Not available
- Cable length
- Not available
- USB passthrough
- Not available
- Works with
- macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Specs table lists macOS, Windows and Linux. The manual also names iOS and Android modes.
- Consoles
- Not available
Battery
- Number of batteries
- Not available
- Battery capacity
- 4,000mAh2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Specs table lists 4000 mAh.
- User-replaceable battery
- Not available
- Battery life per mode (claimed)
Connection Lighting Polling rate (Hz) Hours (h) 2.4 GHz Off 8,000 760 2.4 GHz On 8,000 225 - Longest battery life (claimed)
- 760h
- Battery life, lighting off
- 760h
- Battery life, lighting on
- 225h
- Battery life, backlight on (claimed)
- Not available
- Battery life, backlight off (claimed)
- Not available
- Quick charge
- Not available
- Solar charging
- Not available
Build
- Case material
- CNC aluminum frame and ABS bottom case2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Specs table lists body material CNC aluminum plus ABS and a bottom case material of ABS.
- Plate material
- Steel2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Specs table lists a steel plate.
- Mount style
- Tray8Reviewgamerevolution.comRead 14 October 2026Review describes a tray-mounted steel plate. Keychron does not state the mount style.
- Flex cuts in PCB
- Not available
- Sound dampening
- Silicone bottom, Foam, position not stated, Other2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026The page lists EVA foam, IXPE foam with PET film, EPDM foam, a bottom case PET film and a silicone bottom pad. Only the silicone pad has an exact option. The foams are stored as foam because their position is not stated. The PET films are other.
- Typing angles
- Not available
- Spill resistant
- Not available
- IP rating
- Not available
Lighting
- LED position
- South-facing2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Specs table lists south-facing RGB LED.
- Lighting zones
- Not available
- Brightness levels
- Not available
- Side or underglow lighting
- Not available
- Lighting sensors
- Not available
- Lighting sync
- Not available
Controls
- Separate media buttons
- Not available
- Programmable knob
- Not available
- Knob press
- Not available
- Separate macro keys
- Not available
- Built-in screen
- Not available
- Touchpad
- Not available
- Fingerprint reader
- Not available
- Windows key lock
- Not available
Software
- Software
- Keychron Launcher2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026The page names the Keychron Launcher web app.
- Onboard profiles
- Not available
- Macros stored onboard
- Not available
Ergonomics
- Wrist rest
- None7Reviewtechradar.com/computing/keyboards/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review says no wrist rest is included.
- Wrist rest material
- Not available
- Tenting
- Not available
- Tenting angles
- Not available
Dimensions and weight
- Dimensions
- Width311.5Depth121.54mm(12.3 × 4.8 in)2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Specs table lists 311.50 x 121.54 mm. Front height 22.85 mm and back height 31.20 mm exclude keycaps, so no fitted height is stored.
- Dimensions with wrist rest
- Not available
- Keyboard weight
- 1,084g(2.4 lb)2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Specs table lists 1084 g plus or minus 10 g.
- Weight including wrist rest
- Not available
- Box dimensions
- Not available
- Box weight
- Not available
Certifications
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- Platform certifications
- Not available
- Other certifications
- Not available
In the box
- In the box
- K2 Ultra 8K wireless mechanical keyboard, Type-C cable, Type-A to Type-C adapter, Keycap and switch puller, Screwdriver, Hex key, Type-A 2.4 GHz receiver, Extension adapter for receiver, Extra keycaps set, Manual, Quick Start Guide5Maker product pagekeychron.com/cdn/shop/files/Keychron-K2-Ultra-8K-Inbox_293d4512-8928-430b-acae-a15c3c2eb762.jpgRead 14 October 2026Box graphic lists the keyboard, Type-C cable, Type-A to Type-C adapter, 2.4 GHz receiver, extension adapter, keycap and switch puller, screwdriver and hex key. The manual adds the extra keycap set, manual and quick start guide. The manual does not list the screwdriver and hex key.
- Cables included
Type Count Type-C cable 1 - Spare switches
- Not available
Links
- Product page
- www.keychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboard2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026
- Spec sheet
- Not available
- Manual
- cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_ee0396a9-bad0-45d4-83bf-712411c861d1.pdf6Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_Ultra_8K_User_Manual_ee0396a9-bad0-45d4-83bf-712411c861d1.pdfRead 14 October 2026
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
Warranty
- Manufacturer warranty (source market)
- 1year10Maker product pagekeychron.com/pages/warrantyRead 14 October 2026Global store warranty is twelve months unless purchase documents say otherwise. Regional terms and local law can differ. The quick start guide says defective parts are replaced rather than the whole keyboard.
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Variants
Each variant lists only what differs from the specs above.
| Model number | GTIN | Switch feel | Switch models | Actuation force | Total travel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K2U-J1 | 4894979058003 | Linear | Apex Red | 45 gf | 4 mm |
| K2U-J3 | 4894979058010 | Tactile | Apex Brown | 50 gf | 4 mm |
| K2U-J4 | 4894979058027 | Tactile | Apex Banana | 55 gf | 3.6 mm |
Sources
We read 10 sources for this keyboard. The numbers match the markers in the sheet.
- Maker product pagekeychron.com/cdn/shop/files/keychron-K2-ultra-switch-details.jpg
- Reviewgamerevolution.com
- Press articlegreen-keys.info/keychron-k2-ultra-8k-k8-ultra-8k
- Maker product pagekeychron.com/pages/warranty
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