KeychronReleased 2026

V1 Ultra

93/100
Outstanding
Overall score · how we rate
75% ISO-DE8,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading productivity (98/100)
  • Class-leading customisability (95/100)
  • 8,000 Hz polling rate
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • Plastic · ABS case rather than metal
Score profile

Where the V1 Ultra wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall849591988093
Build quality
84
Customisability
95
Performance
91
Productivity
98
Portability
80
Overall
93
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size75
StandardISO-DE · ISO-ES · ISO-FR · ISO · ANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesTactile · Linear · Clicky
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Battery4000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialPlastic · ABS
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB · White · South-Face · White South-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions29
Weight770 g

More specs

Height Mm29 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

V1 Ultra vs Corsair K70 Pro Mini Wireless White

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
V1 UltraK70 Pro Mini Wireless White
 KeychronV1 UltraThis pageCorsairK70 Pro Mini Wireless White
Overall score93 /10093 /100
Build quality84 /10089 /100Better
Performance91 /100Better74 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountBetter
Case materialPlastic · ABSBetter
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes