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Keychron Q6 Ultra 8K

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Q6 Ultra 8K

Released January 2026.6Press 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 8 October 2026Keychron direct-sales launch January 6, 2026. Earlier limited Best Buy retail units were reported, but a reliable first retail date was not found. Press release launch-year text contains a typo, while its dateline and CES event are 2026. Last checked 8 October 2026.

Form factor
Full size
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-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026
Model numbers
Q6U-M3, Q6U-M1, Q6U-M4, Q6U-P3, Q6U-P1, Q6U-P41Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026
GTIN / EAN
Not available
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 8 October 2026
Status
Available1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
$239.994Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-reviewRead 8 October 2026US MSRP in the review.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
Not available
Colours
Black, White1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026
Segment
Enthusiast1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026
Sold as
Complete1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026Current store sells fully assembled knob configurations. Barebones appears in the manual but is not listed as a current purchase option.

Layout

Form factor
Full size1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026
Layout standard
ANSI1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026
Regional layouts
US English1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026
Keys in regional layout
1083Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Manual page 11 states 108 keys. Rotary knob is separate.
Key legends for
Windows, macOS1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026
Numpad
Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Function row
Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Dedicated arrow keys
Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Navigation keys
Full3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Key stagger
Row-staggered3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Bottom row
Not available
Low profile
Not available

Switches

Switch sensing technology
Mechanical1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026
Switch feel
Linear, Tactile1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026
Switch maker
Keychron1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026
Switch models
Silk POM Brown, Silk POM Red, Silk POM Banana1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026
Switch stem
MX cross2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-silk-pom-switchRead 8 October 2026
Actuation force
55gf2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-silk-pom-switchRead 8 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
2mm2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-silk-pom-switchRead 8 October 2026All Silk POM options specify 2.0 ±0.4 mm pre-travel.
Total travel
4mm2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-silk-pom-switchRead 8 October 2026Brown and Red maximum total travel is 4.0 mm. Banana maximum is 3.4 mm.
Rated keystrokes
50million2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-silk-pom-switchRead 8 October 2026Silk POM component rating is up to 50 million cycles.
Factory-lubed switches
Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026
Adjustable actuation
Not available
Actuation range
Not available
Actuation step
Not available
Per-key actuation
Not available
Rapid trigger
No5Reviewrtings.com/keyboard/reviews/keychron/q6-q1-q3-etc-ultra-8kRead 8 October 2026Review explicitly contrasts the mechanical Ultra with HE boards that offer Rapid Trigger.
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-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026Sockets accept both 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style mechanical switches.
Compatible switches
3-pin and 5-pin MX-style mechanical switches1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026
Stabilizers
PCB screw-in1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026
Factory-lubed stabilizers
Yes5Reviewrtings.com/keyboard/reviews/keychron/q6-q1-q3-etc-ultra-8kRead 8 October 2026Reviewer describes pre-lubed stabilizers refined from Q Max.

Keycaps

Keycap material
PBT1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026
Legend method
Doubleshot1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026
Keycap profile
KSA1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026
Keycap thickness
Not available
Shine-through legends
No1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

Performance

Polling rate per connection
ConnectionPolling rate (Hz)Receiver or adapter
USB (wired)8,000Not available
2.4 GHz8,000Included Keychron 2.4 GHz receiver
Bluetooth125Not available
Source1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026
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-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026Maker lists NKRO in wireless and wired modes.
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-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026
Wireless technology
Not available
Bluetooth
5.31Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026
Bluetooth device slots
31Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026
Devices it can switch between
Not available
Device switching
Keys3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Fn+1, Fn+2 and Fn+3 select Bluetooth hosts.
Receiver connector
USB-A3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Receiver storage in keyboard
Not available
Receiver shared with other devices
Not available
Wireless range
10m3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Within 10 meters in open space, as published in the manual.
Detachable cable
Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Port on keyboard
USB-C3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Cable plug
USB-C4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-reviewRead 8 October 2026Supplied cable is USB-C to USB-C. A USB-C to USB-A adapter is included. Review table conflicts with its unboxing prose, so unboxing is used.
Cable
Braided4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-reviewRead 8 October 2026
Cable length
1.8m4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-reviewRead 8 October 2026
USB passthrough
No4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-reviewRead 8 October 2026Review lists zero additional ports.
Works with
Windows, macOS, Linux1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026
Consoles
Not available

Battery

Battery type
Li-Po1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026
Number of batteries
Not available
Battery capacity
4,000mAh1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026
User-replaceable battery
Not available
Battery life per mode (claimed)
LightingHours (h)
Off660
On200
Source1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026Up to 660 hours with backlight off. Up to 200 hours at lowest RGB brightness. Product specifications do not identify the wireless connection or polling rate for these claims.
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-C3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Full charge time
300min3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Approximately five hours. Manual recommends 5 V 1 A or USB 3.0 for best charging performance.
Quick charge
Not available
Use while charging
Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026
Solar charging
Not available
Battery indicator
LED3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Build

Case material
CNC aluminum1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026
Plate material
Polycarbonate1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026
Mount style
Gasket1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026Double-gasket construction with silicone pads between the top and bottom cases.
Flex cuts in PCB
Not available
Sound dampening
Plate foam, PCB foam, Case foam, Other1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026Sound absorbing foam, IXPE foam between switches and PCB, latex bottom pad, bottom-case acoustic foam and PET films.
Typing angles
5.3°1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026
Spill resistant
Not available
IP rating
Not available

Lighting

Backlight
RGB per key1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026
LED position
South-facing1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026
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 layer4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-reviewRead 8 October 2026F-row media shortcuts in Mac mode and through Fn. Knob is tracked separately.
Separate media buttons
Not available
Volume control
Knob4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-reviewRead 8 October 2026
Knobs
13Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026
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
OS mode switch
Switch1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026
Windows key lock
Not available

Software

Software
Keychron Launcher1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026
Software runs on
Web1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026
Open firmware
ZMK1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026
Onboard memory
Yes4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-reviewRead 8 October 2026
Onboard profiles
Not available
Macros
Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026
Macros stored onboard
Not available
Key remapping
Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026
Layers
43Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Four key mapping layers. Mac layers 0 and 1, Windows layers 2 and 3.
User firmware updates
Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Ergonomics

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Wrist rest
Not available
Wrist rest material
Not available
Tenting
Not available
Tenting angles
Not available

Dimensions and weight

Dimensions
Width446Depth137mm(17.6 × 5.4 in)1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026Published body width and depth. Maker front and rear heights exclude keycaps, so complete keyboard height is omitted.
Dimensions with wrist rest
Not available
Keyboard weight
2,238g(4.9 lb)1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026Fully assembled ANSI knob configuration, manufacturer tolerance ±10 g.
Weight including wrist rest
Not available
Box dimensions
Not available
Box weight
Not available

Certifications

We could not find any of these 2 fields. Show them
Platform certifications
Not available
Other certifications
Not available

In the box

In the box
Fully assembled Q6 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 keycaps3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Fully assembled version. Manual lists 14 gaskets, 10 fitted and 4 supplied separately.
Cables included
TypeCount
USB-C cable1
Source3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Spare switches
Not available

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Not available

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Variants

Each variant lists only what differs from the specs above.

Model numberColoursSwitch feelSwitch modelsActuation forceTotal travel
Q6U-M3BlackTactileSilk POM Brown55 gf4 mm
Q6U-M1BlackLinearSilk POM Red45 gf4 mm
Q6U-M4BlackTactileSilk POM Banana57 gf3.4 mm
Q6U-P3WhiteTactileSilk POM Brown55 gf4 mm
Q6U-P1WhiteLinearSilk POM Red45 gf4 mm
Q6U-P4WhiteTactileSilk POM Banana57 gf3.4 mm

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