"Keychron is announcing new Q Ultra and V Ultra mechanical keyboards at CES 2026. They're Keychron's first ZMK mechanical keyboards, an open-source firmware that's more battery efficient than the popular QMK. Keychron claims its ZMK boards can last up to 660 hours in 2.4G wireless mode with a high-speed 8,000Hz polling rate - matching wired performance. ZMK is mostly used by advanced enthusiasts flashing their own custom keyboards. Keychron has produced ZMK keyboards before, but its Ultra series are its first mechanicals."
"The first ZMK Keychron mechanical keyboards, launching January 6th on Keychron's site, will be the Q1 Ultra (75 percent, $229.99), Q3 Ultra (tenkeyless, $229.99), and Q6 Ultra (full-size, $239.99). Cheaper V-series Keychron keyboards are launching later in January: the V5 Ultra (96 percent, $119.99), V3 Ultra (tenkeyless, $114.99), and V1 Ultra (75 percent, $114.99). V-series keyboards feature plastic cases instead of the fancier-feeling aluminum cases of the Q-series and are one of our top recommendations for average users."
Keychron is releasing Q Ultra and V Ultra mechanical keyboards that use ZMK open-source firmware for improved battery efficiency over QMK. The ZMK boards claim up to 660 hours in 2.4G wireless mode while supporting an 8,000Hz polling rate matching wired performance. Initial launches on January 6 include Q1 Ultra (75%, $229.99), Q3 Ultra (tenkeyless, $229.99), and Q6 Ultra (full-size, $239.99). Lower-cost V-series models arrive later in January: V5 Ultra (96%, $119.99), V3 Ultra (tenkeyless, $114.99), and V1 Ultra (75%, $114.99). Q-series feature aluminum cases and double-gasket mounts; V-series use plastic cases. All Ultras use Silk POM switches, gasket-mount designs, and internal foam for softer typing and shaped acoustics. Special-edition models with alternative materials are planned.
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