What is new about Keychron's Q Ultra and V Ultra keyboards announced at CES 2026?

These are Keychron's first mechanical keyboards to feature ZMK firmware, offering enhanced battery efficiency and long wireless operation.

How long do Keychron's ZMK mechanical keyboards last on battery?

Keychron claims its ZMK boards can last up to 660 hours in 2.4G wireless mode.

When will the new Keychron Q Ultra and V Ultra keyboards be available?

The Q Ultra series launches on January 6th, 2026, with the V-series following later in January.

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Keychron Unveils ZMK Keyboards: 660-Hour Battery Life

6 Jan

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Summary

Keychron's new Ultra series keyboards feature ZMK firmware for enhanced battery efficiency.
Wireless keyboards promise up to 660 hours of battery life at a high 8,000Hz polling rate.
New models include Q1, Q3, Q6 Ultra, and V-series keyboards launching in January 2026.

Keychron Unveils ZMK Keyboards: 660-Hour Battery Life

Keychron is set to launch its groundbreaking Q Ultra and V Ultra mechanical keyboards at CES 2026, marking their debut with the ZMK open-source firmware. This new firmware offers significant battery efficiency improvements over QMK. Keychron asserts that these ZMK-powered boards can achieve an astonishing 660 hours of battery life in 2.4G wireless mode, even with a high-speed 8,000Hz polling rate, matching wired performance.

The initial release on January 6th, 2026, will include the Q1 Ultra (75 percent, $229.99), Q3 Ultra (tenkeyless, $229.99), and Q6 Ultra (full-size, $239.99). These Q-series models feature premium aluminum cases. Following later in January, Keychron will introduce the more affordable V-series, including the V5 Ultra (96 percent, $119.99), V3 Ultra (tenkeyless, $114.99), and V1 Ultra (75 percent, $114.99), which come with durable plastic cases.