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Keychron Q Ultra Series launches with first mass-production ZMK keyboards

Keychron is breaking new ground with the Q Ultra series, the first mass-produced ZMK-based mechanical keyboards. These keyboards boast an industry-leading 660-hour battery life.

by
Kevin Raposo
January 5, 2026

Floating mechanical Keychron keyboard on dark stone surface.

Image: Keychron

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Keychron is pushing mechanical keyboards further with the new Q Ultra series, and the headline feature is legitimately industry-changing: these are the first ZMK-based keyboards to hit mass production.

For those unfamiliar, ZMK is an open-source wireless firmware that keyboard enthusiasts have been waiting for Keychron to implement for years.

Well, it’s finally here, and it comes with some impressive specs to back it up.

What You’re Getting

The Q Ultra series launches in three layouts—all with the same core features:

Q6 Ultra (100% — $239.99)
Q3 Ultra (TKL — $229.99)
Q1 Ultra (75% — $229.99)

All three feature:

660-hour battery life (8K wireless mode)—the longest in its class
8K polling rate in 2.4G wireless and wired connection
Keychron Silk POM switches—new material that delivers better acoustics and typing feel
Full metal (aluminum) construction
Double-gasket design for improved stability
KSA double-shot PBT keycaps
Acoustic foams for sound tuning
MCU 1MB Flash for a more stable, reliable wireless connection
Fully customizable keys

The specs read like a wishlist of mechanical keyboard features, but the real standout is the ZMK firmware combined with that battery life. You’re looking at a keyboard that won’t need charging for months.

Availability

All three models launch January 6 at 7 AM PT and are available directly from Keychron.com. If you’re heading to CES, Keychron will be exhibiting at LVCC South Hall 1, Booth #30547, starting January 6.

This is one of the most significant keyboard launches we’ve seen in a while. ZMK finally being available in a production keyboard is a big deal for the community.