Keychron V6 Ultra 8K Wireless Mechanical Keyboard (Red Switch) – Overview
Switches
Keychron Silk POM Red
Pre-lubed POM switches in hot-swap sockets for 3/5-pin MX switches
Keychron Silk POM Red
Pre-lubed POM switches in hot-swap sockets for 3/5-pin MX switches
Polling rate
8000 Hz
8K polling over 2.4 GHz and wired; 125 Hz on Bluetooth
8000 Hz
8K polling over 2.4 GHz and wired; 125 Hz on Bluetooth
Layout
100% full-size, with knob
Full ANSI layout with number pad and a redesigned knob
100% full-size, with knob
Full ANSI layout with number pad and a redesigned knob
Connectivity
2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C
Pairs with up to 3 Bluetooth devices, usable while charging
2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C
Pairs with up to 3 Bluetooth devices, usable while charging
Battery
4000 mAh
Up to about 660 hours with backlight off, 200 hours on lowest RGB
4000 mAh
Up to about 660 hours with backlight off, 200 hours on lowest RGB
Backlight
South-facing per-key RGB
22+ effects, including two-zone Mix RGB
South-facing per-key RGB
22+ effects, including two-zone Mix RGB
Keycaps
Double-shot PBT, OSA
OEM height with an SA-style shape; Mac and Windows keycaps
Double-shot PBT, OSA
OEM height with an SA-style shape; Mac and Windows keycaps
Build
Gasket mount, PC plate
Black body with EPDM, PET and acoustic foam, about 1.1 kg
Gasket mount, PC plate
Black body with EPDM, PET and acoustic foam, about 1.1 kg
Warranty
1 Year Carry-In
Keychron manufacturer warranty
1 Year Carry-In
Keychron manufacturer warranty
Keychron V6 Ultra 8K Wireless Mechanical Keyboard (Red Switch) Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Keychron |
| Model | V6 Ultra 8K Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard |
| Part number | V6U-D1 |
| EAN | 4894979027122 |
| Colour | Black |
| Version | Fully assembled with knob, Keychron Silk POM Red |
| Compatibility | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Keys and Switches | |
| Layout | 100% full-size, ANSI, with knob |
| Switches | Keychron Silk POM Red (pre-lubed, POM housing and stem) |
| Hot-swappable | Yes, most 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style switches |
| Keycaps | Double-shot PBT, OSA profile |
| Stabilisers | PCB-mounted screw-in |
| Backlight | South-facing per-key RGB, 22+ effects, two-zone Mix RGB |
| Programmable | Keychron Launcher web app |
| N-key rollover | Yes, wired and wireless |
| Connectivity | |
| Wireless | 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth 5.3 (up to 3 devices) |
| Wired | USB Type-C |
| Polling rate | 8000 Hz on 2.4 GHz and wired, 125 Hz on Bluetooth |
| Power | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh rechargeable Li-polymer |
| Battery life | Up to approx. 660 hours (backlight off), approx. 200 hours (RGB, lowest brightness) |
| Physical | |
| Body | Plastic |
| Plate | Polycarbonate (PC) |
| Mount | Gasket mount |
| Sound dampening | Sound-absorbing foam, EPDM foam, 2 x PET film, bottom-case foam |
| Dimensions | 447.9 x 149 mm |
| Height without keycaps | 24.7 mm front, 31.2 mm rear |
| Typing angle | 4°, 9° or 11° |
| Weight | Approx. 1130 g |
| Operating temperature | -10 to 50 °C |
| In the Box and Warranty | |
| In the box | V6 Ultra 8K keyboard (fully assembled) Mac and Windows keycaps |
| Warranty | 1 Year Keychron Carry-In |
About the Keychron V6 Ultra 8K Wireless Mechanical Keyboard (Red Switch)
The Keychron V6 Ultra 8K is a full-size wireless mechanical keyboard with 8000 Hz polling on 2.4 GHz and wired connections, for people who want a full number pad along with fast response and long battery life. Bluetooth 5.3 links up to three devices, and the 4000 mAh battery is rated for up to about 660 hours with the backlight off. This V6U-D1 version is black and uses pre-lubed Keychron Silk POM Red switches in hot-swap sockets, with OSA double-shot PBT keycaps and per-key south-facing RGB. A gasket mount, layered foam and a redesigned knob complete the board.
