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Feb 18, 2026
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Keychron K3 HE & K3 Ultra: Slim Wireless Custom Keyboards

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K3 HE: Magnetic Hall Effect precision l K3 Ultra: 8K Hz speed & 550h battery l A slim masterpiece crafted with Rosewood Frame.
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At Keychron, we believe your tools should be as refined as the work you do with them.

Introducing the all-new K3 HE and K3 Ultra 8K.

A compact 75% layout.

Natural rosewood accents paired with a precision-machined metal frame — balancing organic warmth with industrial rigor.

*K3 HE features magnetic switches and additional ESC and Enter keys.

Designed with a noticeably slimmer profile than traditional mechanical keyboards, K3 HE & K3 Ultra feel light on the desk and effortless to carry.

*K3 Ultra features low-profile mechanical switches and a clean, uniform key design.

Durable low-profile double-shot PBT keycaps resist oil and wear, delivering lasting texture with a refined RGB glow.

A refined low-profile keyboard shaped by magnetic precision. Beneath its clean, minimal exterior lies Hall Effect sensing —each keystroke defined by distance, not contact, delivering fluid control, lasting consistency, and intentional response.

Every press feels deliberate.

Every reset happens exactly when you release.

Smooth, precise, and fully yours.

Fully customizable low-profile magnetic switches with Hall Effect sensing. Delivering unmatched accuracy and extreme sensitivity for near-instant keystroke detection, thanks to their higher sensitivity to magnetic field changes.

Not every key is used the same way. So why have them engage at the same depth?

With K3 HE, you get to customize each key individually with 0.1 mm precision and set actuation points in a wide range from 0.2 to 2.9 mm.

Fine-tune for maximum performance. Total control.

In gaming, every millisecond matters. That’s why K3 HE’s magnetic switches let you go beyond fixed actuation points.

Activate and deactivate keys based on travel distance to gain a consistent edge over your opponents with dynamic rapid trigger technology — which can reset your key the instant you release it with 0.1 mm precision.

When multiple keys are pressed, K3 HE always registers the last one. Even with two keys down, your final press is the command that comes through.

K3 HE will also feature Snap Click. Unlike LKP, which prioritizes the last keypress, Snap Click prioritizes the deeper keypress when two keys are pressed at the same time, and resets the shallower key.

Now, your commands register clean every time, exactly as you intended.

*Note: Features like Snap Click(SOCD) may be restricted in certain competitive titles(e.g.,CS2,Valorant). We recommend verifying tournament rules or disabling this feature during ranked play.

K3 HE senses exactly how far you press each key, allowing you to assign a different action to every depth level.

Apply light pressure for a walk and a full press to run. Or set a key to perform one function with a soft touch and a completely different command when bottomed out. You can assign up to 4 actions to each key.

Experience the power of Analog Mode on your K3 HE, bringing game controller-like precision to your keyboard. This mode enables variable inputs instead of the usual on/off signals, letting you achieve more fluid and dynamic control. 

With each keypress, the K3 HE detects how far you press, translating it into different 

speeds and intensities. Enjoy nuanced control and heightened responsiveness in racing games, sports simulations, and more.

Elevate your typing with the K3 HE, featuring advanced sound-absorbing foam for satisfying keystrokes and enhanced comfort. Combined with resilient latex foam for superior switch support, responsiveness, and durability, it redefines the standard for a quiet and tactile typing experience.

Built for players who demand speed —and for anyone who expects their keyboard to always keep up. A slim, portable form meets sustained high-performance engineering.

Every input feels immediate, controlled, and consistent — whether you’re gaming, working, or switching between devices.

With an 8000 Hz polling rate, Latency matches the 0.125 ms polling interval. That’s 1000x faster than human reaction time. Latency is effectively non-existent.

Despite that 8K performance, we didn’t sacrifice the battery. K3 Ultra, powered by efficient ZMK open-source firmware, achieves up to 550 hours of battery life (with backlight turned off) in 8K wireless mode —over three months of use on a single charge.

Keychron Milk POM Switch is engineered with cutting-edge POM and POK materials, which deliver a deeper, resonant thock sound in low-profile designs. Pre-lubed for a precise and smooth feel, they offer a dependable fingertip experience, whether you prefer the linear (red) or tactile (brown, banana) switch options.

Engineered for disassembly. Customize every component with ease. Therefore, you can customize and adjust each component as you wish.

Keychron Launcher is a web-based configuration tool that runs directly in your browser. No software installation required.

Whether you switch computers, move between home and office, or set up a new device, you can access the same configuration anytime.

From adjusting actuation points and configuring HE features to creating macros and controlling RGB lighting — everything is done right in the browser.

Designed to move effortlessly between environments, it adapts just as easily to focused work as it does to gaming — flexible, intuitive, and always ready.

*Please use the latest version of Chrome / Opera / Edge browser to open the Launcher.

 K3 HE & Ultra are compatible with macOS, Windows, and Linux.

A built-in physical switch lets you toggle between operating systems instantly, so there’s no need to worry about settings or key layouts. Each system is optimized to deliver a familiar, comfortable experience.

LSA double-shot PBT keycaps ensure legends never fade and surfaces resist shine, even after long-term use.

Because this is something you interact with every day, the design balances durability with visual refinement. Even with heavy daily use, it maintains its original look and feel over time.

The K3 HE and Ultra are built to endure. But if you do want to change your switches, simply swap them out in seconds, without soldering or technical skills.

Keychron K3 HE & Ultra come with a north-facing backlight for superior RGB shine-through.

Go beyond standard presets with 22+ RGB backlight settings — including a static white option. Our advanced lighting engine includes two powerful features to fuel your creativity: Per-key RGB and Mix RGB. You can further fine-tune and remap keys with ease, crafting your unique style with vivid, dynamic RGB control.

You can light only the keys you need, highlighting keycap texture without visual distraction.

The result is lighting that strikes a thoughtful balance between aesthetics and usability.

The ISO version (UK, German, Nordic) will also be available (Black Color Only)! 

Please note:  The ISO version will require a little more time. Shipping for ISO versions will start in July. In the post-campaign survey, you’ll be able to choose whether you’d like the ANSI or ISO layout.

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