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Keychron Q1 Ultra 8K

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Q1 Ultra 8K

Released January 2026.2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboard.jsonRead 14 October 2026Store listing published 2026-01-06, the direct-sales launch date in the Keychron release. Last checked 23 October 2026.

Form factor
75 %
Switch sensing technology
Mechanical
Connections
USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth
Max polling rate
8,000Hz

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At a glance

  • Battery life, lighting on

    200h

    Higher than 87% of other keyboards.

All specs

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General

Series
Q Ultra1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026
Model numbers
Q1U-M3, Q1U-M1, Q1U-M4, Q1U-P3, Q1U-P1, Q1U-P41Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026
GTIN / EAN
4894979042842, 4894979042835, 4894979042859, 4894979042873, 4894979042866, 48949790428802Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboard.jsonRead 14 October 2026Barcodes of the six store variants.
Announced
6 January 20266Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/keychron-launches-q-ultra-zmk-mechanical-keyboard-series-with-660-hour-battery-life-in-8k-wireless-mode-at-ces-302653390.htmlRead 14 October 2026Release dated January 6, 2026 announces the direct sales launch of the Q Ultra series at CES. Its launch-year text has a typo, the dateline and CES event are 2026.
Status
Available1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026
Predecessor
Keychron Q1 Max8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Keychron-Q1-Ultra-review-Smooth-thocky-typing-experience-and-stellar-battery-life-from-a-charming-retro-wireless-mechanical-keyboard.1249841.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's review says the Keychron Q1 Ultra is pitched as a direct upgrade over the older Keychron Q1 Max.
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
$229.991Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
Not available
Colours
Black, White1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Black and White. Store lists only the knob version.
Segment
Enthusiast1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026
Sold as
Complete1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026

Layout

Form factor
75 %1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026
Layout standard
ANSI1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026
Regional layouts
US English1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Store lists 75 percent ANSI with knob only. Maker does not publish ISO versions.
Keys in regional layout
814Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Q1_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications page 11 states 82 keys. The layer drawing on page 12 shows 14 + 15 + 15 + 14 + 13 + 10 = 81 keys plus the rotary knob, so 82 counts the knob. Stored without the knob.
Key legends for
Windows, macOS1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026
Numpad
No1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026No numpad on a 75 percent layout.
Function row
Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026
Dedicated arrow keys
Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026
Navigation keys
Compact1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026
Key stagger
Row-staggered4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Q1_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Layout drawings on page 12 show row-staggered keys.
Bottom row
Not available
Low profile
Not available

Switches

Switch sensing technology
Mechanical1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026
Switch feel
Linear, Tactile1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Red is linear. Brown and Banana are tactile.
Switch maker
Keychron1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026
Switch models
Silk POM Brown, Silk POM Red, Silk POM Banana1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026
Switch stem
MX cross1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Page says the hot-swap sockets take almost all 3-pin and 5-pin MX style mechanical switches.
Actuation force
55gf3Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-silk-pom-switchRead 14 October 2026Base is Silk POM Brown, 55 +-15 gf. Red is 45 +-15 gf and Banana 57 +-8 gf, listed in variants.
Bottom-out force
Not available
Tactile bump force
Not available
Actuation point
2mm3Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-silk-pom-switchRead 14 October 2026All Silk POM options list pre-travel 2.0 +-0.4 mm.
Total travel
4mm3Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-silk-pom-switchRead 14 October 2026Brown and Red total travel 4.0 mm max. Banana 3.4 mm max.
Rated keystrokes
50million3Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-silk-pom-switchRead 14 October 2026Operation life up to 50M cycles.
Factory-lubed switches
Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Page says pre-lubed Keychron Silk POM switches.
Adjustable actuation
Not available
Actuation range
Not available
Actuation step
Not available
Per-key actuation
Not available
Rapid trigger
Not available
Minimum rapid trigger movement
Not available
Multi-action keys
Not available
SOCD handling
Not available
Analog input
Not available
Hot-swap sockets
5-pin1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Page says almost all 3-pin and 5-pin MX style mechanical switches fit. Stored as 5 pin.
Compatible switches
3-pin and 5-pin MX-style mechanical switches1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026
Stabilizers
PCB screw-in1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Page lists screw-in PCB stabilizers.
Factory-lubed stabilizers
Not available

Keycaps

Keycap material
PBT1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026
Legend method
Doubleshot1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026
Keycap profile
KSA1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026KSA spherical-angle profile. Page describes the keycaps as non-backlight shine through PBT.
Keycap thickness
Not available
Shine-through legends
No1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Page says non-backlight shine through PBT keycaps.

Performance

Polling rate per connection
ConnectionPolling rate (Hz)Receiver or adapter
USB (wired)8,000Not available
USB (wired)1,000Not available
2.4 GHz8,000Included Type-A 2.4 GHz receiver
2.4 GHz1,000Included Type-A 2.4 GHz receiver
Bluetooth125Not available
Source1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Spec table lists 8000 Hz for wired and 2.4 GHz and 125 Hz for Bluetooth. The manual lists 1000 Hz as the default for 2.4 GHz and wired.4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Q1_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Default report rate table: 2.4 GHz 1000 Hz, wired 1000 Hz, Bluetooth 125 Hz.
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
ConnectionRollover
USB (wired)NKRO
2.4 GHzNKRO
BluetoothNKRO
Source1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Page lists N-key rollover as Yes for wireless and wired. Wireless covers both 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth.
Anti-ghosting
Not available
Adjustable debounce
Not available
Minimum debounce
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, Bluetooth1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026
Wireless technology
Not available
Bluetooth
5.31Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026
Bluetooth device slots
31Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026
Devices it can switch between
Not available
Device switching
Keys4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Q1_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Fn+1, Fn+2 and Fn+3 select Bluetooth hosts.
Receiver connector
USB-A4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Q1_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026
Receiver storage in keyboard
Not available
Receiver shared with other devices
Not available
Wireless range
10m4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Q1_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Wireless operating distance within 10 meters in open space.
Detachable cable
Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Q1_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026
Port on keyboard
USB-C4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Q1_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026
Cable plug
USB-C5Reviewtechradar.com/computing/keyboards/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review published 2026-05-18 says the box has a USB-C to USB-C cable and a USB-C to USB-A adapter. Price in the review is $229.99, the same as the store.
Cable
Not available
Cable length
Not available
USB passthrough
Not available
Works with
Windows, macOS, Linux1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026
Consoles
Not available

Battery

Battery type
Li-Po1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026
Number of batteries
Not available
Battery capacity
4,000mAh1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026
User-replaceable battery
Not available
Battery life per mode (claimed)
ConnectionLightingPolling rate (Hz)Hours (h)
2.4 GHzOff8,000660
Not availableOnNot available200
Source1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Up to 660 hours with backlight off and up to 200 hours at RGB lowest brightness. The 200 hour claim does not state a connection or polling rate. Maker lists the 660 hour claim for 8K wireless mode in the launch release.
Longest battery life (claimed)
660h
Battery life, lighting off
660h
Battery life, lighting on
200h
Battery life, backlight on (claimed)
Not available
Battery life, backlight off (claimed)
Not available
Charging port
USB-C4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Q1_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026
Full charge time
300min4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Q1_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Around 5 hours. Manual recommends 5 V 1 A or USB 3.0.
Quick charge
Not available
Use while charging
Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Page says the keyboard can be used while plugged in.
Solar charging
Not available
Battery indicator
LED4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Q1_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Power indicator LED stays red while charging and turns green when full. A Batt key is listed on the key description page.

Build

Case material
CNC aluminum1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Body material CNC aluminum, 6063 aluminum with CNC machining. PC back plate decorates the bottom.
Plate material
Polycarbonate1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Spec table lists PC plate.
Mount style
Gasket1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Double-gasket design with silicone pads between the top and bottom cases.
Flex cuts in PCB
Not available
Sound dampening
PCB foam, Case foam, Foam, position not stated, Other1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Sound absorbing foam of unstated position, IXPE foam between switches and PCB, latex bottom pad, bottom case acoustic foam, PET film and bottom case PET film. Foam of unstated position is stored as foam. The latex pad and PET film are stored as other.
Typing angles
5.3°1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Angle 5.3 degrees, feet height 1.24 mm. No adjustable feet.
Spill resistant
Not available
IP rating
Not available

Lighting

Backlight
RGB per key1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026
LED position
South-facing1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026South-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

Media keys
Fn layer4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Q1_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Media functions sit on the F-row. Mac layer shows them as the primary F-row functions.
Separate media buttons
Not available
Volume control
Not available
Knobs
14Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Q1_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026
Programmable knob
Not available
Knob press
Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Q1_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Manual says Fn plus knob press turns the backlight on or off.
Separate macro keys
Not available
Built-in screen
Not available
Touchpad
Not available
Fingerprint reader
Not available
OS mode switch
Switch1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026
Windows key lock
Not available

Software

Software
Keychron Launcher1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026
Software runs on
Web1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026
Open firmware
ZMK1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026ZMK firmware.
Onboard memory
Not available
Onboard profiles
Not available
Macros
Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026
Macros stored onboard
Not available
Key remapping
Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026
Layers
44Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Q1_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Four layers. Layers 0 and 1 for Mac, layers 2 and 3 for Windows.
User firmware updates
Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Q1_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Firmware update through the Keychron Launcher web app in wired mode.

Ergonomics

Wrist rest
None4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Q1_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026No wrist rest in the box list. A silicone palm rest is a separate accessory.
Wrist rest material
Not available
Tenting
Not available
Tenting angles
Not available

Dimensions and weight

Dimensions
Width327.6Depth145mm(12.9 × 5.7 in)1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Size 145 x 327.6 mm. Maker front and back heights exclude keycaps, so complete keyboard height is omitted.
Dimensions with wrist rest
Not available
Keyboard weight
1,724g(3.8 lb)1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 20261724 g, manufacturer tolerance 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
Fully assembled Q1 Ultra 8K keyboard, Type-C cable, Type-A to Type-C adapter, Extension adapter for receiver, Type-A 2.4 GHz receiver, Keycap and switch puller, Screwdriver, Hex key, Four spare gaskets, Additional Windows and Mac keycaps4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Q1_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Fully assembled version package list plus 14 gaskets, 10 fitted and 4 in the box. The product page says the keycaps include Mac and Windows keycaps. TechRadar also lists alternate keycaps for Windows and macOS.
Cables included
TypeCount
Type-C cable1
Source4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Q1_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026
Spare switches
Not available

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year7Maker product pagehelp-center.keychron.com/en-us/article/360021443594-how-long-is-the-keyboard-warranty-forRead 14 October 202612 months global warranty.

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Variants

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Model numberGTINColoursSwitch feelSwitch modelsActuation forceTotal travel
Q1U-M34894979042842BlackTactileSilk POM Brown55 gf4 mm
Q1U-M14894979042835BlackLinearSilk POM Red45 gf4 mm
Q1U-M44894979042859BlackTactileSilk POM Banana57 gf3.4 mm
Q1U-P34894979042873WhiteTactileSilk POM Brown55 gf4 mm
Q1U-P14894979042866WhiteLinearSilk POM Red45 gf4 mm
Q1U-P44894979042880WhiteTactileSilk POM Banana57 gf3.4 mm

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PredecessorKeychron Q1 Max