Keychron has listed a new full-size keyboard on its website, the V6 Ultra HE, ahead of a Kickstarter campaign planned for July 22nd.
The board is designed to support both traditional mechanical switches and newer TMR magnetic switches on the exact same circuit board.
>>> Nicole Kidman Wishes Ex-Husband Keith Urban Happy Father's Day
Hybrid Switch Design
The keyboard uses a hybrid design Keychron calls the Nova Socket. This allows users to mix and match switch types based on their tasks.
For example, magnetic switches can be placed in gaming-heavy areas like the WASD cluster for adjustable actuation, while standard mechanical switches remain on the rest of the board for a typical typing feel.
Out of the box, the V6 Ultra HE comes pre-installed with a mix of Keychron's Ultra Fast Lime magnetic switches and Apex mechanical switches.
TMR Sensing and Customization
The magnetic switches rely on TMR sensing technology. Users can set custom actuation points, use rapid trigger for faster key resets, and configure SOCD behavior.
Keychron handles these hardware adjustments, as well as basic keymapping and macros, through a QMK-powered open-source web launcher.
>>> Honor X80 Pro Max Launches with 11,000mAh Battery and 10,000-nit Display
No dedicated desktop app is required.
Connectivity and Build
The keyboard offers an 8,000Hz polling rate when plugged in via USB, a 2.4GHz wireless mode for lower latency, and Bluetooth 5.3 for connecting to multiple devices.
It supports both macOS and Windows layouts.
The physical build includes a gasket-mounted structure and multiple layers of sound-dampening materials to manage typing noise.
>>> Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce Hit Dave Chappelle Show for Bachelor Party Vibes
The keycaps are made of double-shot PBT plastic in Keychron's OSA profile.
The keyboard also features a detachable battery module.
This makes the battery easier to replace, aligning with upcoming European Union regulations regarding user-replaceable batteries in electronics.
Pricing and Availability
The exact retail price isn't public yet.
Keychron is currently taking $5 deposits on its website, which grants backers an early-bird price listed as “$1?
>>> Tecno Camon 50 Slim unveiled with 354 mini-LEDs, 6.39mm body, and 144Hz display
9” when the Kickstarter goes live. This indicates the promotional price will fall somewhere between $109 and $199.
