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CES 2026: Keychron debuts new Q and V Ultra keyboards with up to ‘660 hours’ battery life, metal build, more

Mechanical keyboard fans will have no shortage of choices in 2026, as a lot of manufacturers have unveiled their latest models at this year’s CES. Keychron was among the few that showed off new keyboards, some of which are already up for grabs at Amazon. The brand has unleashed a bunch of new keyboards as part of its Q Ultra and V Ultra series, all of which have metal builds, up to 660 hours of battery life, and more. All the details are waiting for you below, so hit the jump to get them.

Keychron Q Ultra keyboards are now up for grabs

Keychron’s new Q Ultra series includes three new models – the Q6 Ultra 100% layout keyboard, the Q3 Ultra TKL layout keyboard, and the Q1 Ultra 75% layout keyboard. All these are now available to purchase directly from the brand’s official online store and Amazon with prices starting at $229.99 shipped.

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Keychron is tapping into the enthusiast crowd with its Q Ultra models. The boards feature a premium metal chassis made from 6063 aluminum, paired with a clean, modern-looking PC backplate. They come equipped with a hot-swappable PCB, letting you choose from a wide range of switches for a customized setup. PBT keycaps and a gasket mount are also standard here, delivering a softer and more comfortable typing feel. Other noteworthy features include an 8K polling rate and an impressive battery life rated at up to 660 hours, among other things.

  • Keychron Q6 Ultra Wireless Mechanical Keyboard
  • Keychron Q1 Ultra Wireless Mechanical Keyboard
  • Keychron Q3 Ultra Wireless Mechanical Keyboard

Keychron V Ultra keyboards launch later in January

Keychron has also refreshed its V-series lineup with three new additions – the V5 Ultra, V3 Ultra, and V1 Ultra. These models carry over many of the same features found in the new Q Ultra series, such as ZMK firmware, battery life rated at up to 660 hours, and other upgrades. To keep prices more accessible, however, the V Ultra keyboards forgo the metal chassis in favor of a more affordable build. They still support both Bluetooth and 2.4GHz wireless connectivity and introduce a new gasket mount design along with pre-installed acoustic foam. Unlike the Q Ultra models, the V Ultra keyboards aren’t available yet. They’re expected to launch later this month, with pricing starting at $115.

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