- 8000 Hz polling rate for ultra-fast response
- Up to 660 hours of battery life without RGB
- Banana Switch with strong tactile feedback
- Solid aluminum housing weighing around 1.7 kg
- Triple Mode: 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth, USB-C
- RGB lighting makes setup fun
Keychron Q1 Ultra 8K – Wireless Aluminum Custom Keyboard with 8000 Hz
Ideal for beginners
The Q1 Ultra 8K quickly shows why custom keyboards are so popular. The heavy aluminum case provides stability on the desk and gives the keyboard a solid typing feel. At the same time, the large battery delivers up to 660 hours of runtime without RGB lighting – a clear advantage in everyday life. The 8000 Hz polling rate ensures that inputs are transmitted extremely quickly. Especially with fast games or precise inputs, a more direct, controlled feeling is created.
For IT professionals & enthusiasts
The keyboard supports QMK and VIA for full layout customization. The double-gasket design reduces resonances and improves sound. The Keychron Silk POM Banana Switches offer distinct tactile feedback:
- Type: Tactile
- Operating Force: 57 ± 8 gf
- Pre-Travel: 2.0 ± 0.4 mm
- Total Travel: 3.4 ± 0.4 mm
- Operation Life: up to 50 million attacks
Hot-swap switch support allows quick switching of switches. PC Plate, Screw-in Stabilizers and KSA Double-Shot PBT Keycaps provide stability. South-facing RGB LEDs enable individual per-key lighting.
Conclusion & Recommendation
The Banana version is aimed at those who want to combine clear tactile feedback with very fast response time. If you're looking for a fast wireless custom keyboard with strong tactile feedback, then you can't go wrong with the Keychron Q1 Ultra 8K. Target group: Enthusiasts, frequent typists, developers, gamers, custom keyboard fans
Specifications
- Housing format
- 75% Tastatur
- Case Material
- Completely CNC-machined aluminum
- Housing color
- Black
- Plate material
- Polycarbonate
- Switch technology
- Mechanical
- Switch characteristics
- Tactile switching characteristics
- Switch stem
- MX
- Switches
- Keychron Milk POM Banana Switch
- Hot-swappable
- Yes (5 pin & 3 pin)
- Rotary knob/knob
- Yes
- Mounting Type
- Gasket Mount
- Physical Layout
- ANSI
- Language layout
- US QWERTY
- MCU
- 1 MB
- Number of buttons
- 82
- Keycap material
- PBT
- Keycap profile
- KSA
- Keycap color
- Black
Blue-gray
Gray
- Color keycap lettering
- White
- Translucent lettering
- opaque
- Labeling type
- Double-Shot
- Signalling
- Wired
Wireless
- Connection
- 2.4GHz USB Receiver
Bluetooth
USB
- USB interface
- USB Type-C
- Bluetooth interface
- Bluetooth Version 5.3
- Bluetooth Multipairing
- up to 3 devices
- Polling Rate (Wireless Mode)
- 8000 Hz
- Polling Rate (Wired Mode)
- 8000 Hz
- Polling Rate (2.4GHz)
- 8000 Hz
- Lighting
- RGB LED (South Facing)
- RGB modes
- Programmable by Keychron Launcher Web App
- Adjustment height/inclination
- 1 position (5.3°)
- Cable length
- 180 cm
- Cable duct
- In front
- Battery
- 4000mAh
up to 660 hours
- Operating systems
- Linux
macOS
Windows
- NKRO / Anti Ghosting
- Full anti-ghosting with N-key rollover via USB
Full anti-ghosting with N-key rollover wireless mode
- Multimedia Buttons
- Programmable (QMK & VIA)
- Keyboard dimensions (w x d x h)
- 327.6 mm x 145 mm x 20.7 mm (front height) / 31.8 mm (back height)
- Keyboard Weight
- 1724 g
- Scope of delivery
- Hexagonal wrench
Keyboard
Keycap Puller
Screwdriver
Switch Puller
USB-A to USB-C adapter
USB-C cable (USB-C to USB-C)
Wireless Receiver
Wireless Receiver Adapter
- User guide
- English
Special order numbers
- EAN13
- 4894979042859