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Here's what typing sounds like on the Keychron V5 Ultra 8K with Silk POM Brown tactile switches (opens a new
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The V5 Ultra 8K and Q1 Ultra 8K are faster, sound better, and last longer.
Key facts
- The $119.99 V5 Ultra is a near-full-size 1800-layout board with a number pad in a plastic case, while the $229.99 Q1 Ultra is a 75-percent layout (their preferred size) with a much heavier
- The Maxes are sticking around, because Keychron seems to rarely discontinue or fully replace anything, but for $10 to $20 more it’s worth spending extra on the Ultras for the incredible battery life
- The Ultra 8K lines are the highest-end versions of the V5 and Q1 keyboards to date, preceded by the Max versions (which added 1,000Hz 2.4GHz wireless) and Pro models (which first went wireless
- The 2.4GHz wireless connections have been upgraded from 1,000Hz polling to 8,000Hz (hence the 8K suffix) for maintaining fast response times, especially when gaming
Summary
If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. Keychron’s expansive keyboard catalog covers everything from basic full-size mechanical boards to niche layouts like southpaw Alice or a one-handed half-keyboard for gaming. The reporter has been testing two Ultra keyboards: the Keychron V5 Ultra 8K and Keychron Q1 Ultra 8K. Amazing battery life, even with 8K wireless polling and RGB lights turned up.