- Cherry’s new ultra-wideband gaming keyboard was at Computex 2026
- Cherry XTRFY K63W features ‘true 8000Hz polling rate’ wired and wireless
- It launches in the US in August for $169.99 and in the EU for €179.99 in July.
Gamer hardware announcements are coming thick and fast from Computex 2026, and one of the latest products is set for PC mouse and keyboard (MnK) gamers.
In its press release, Cherry announced the ‘first 8K ultra-wideband gaming keyboard’, the XTRFY K63W Pro Compact, which it categorizes as a high-performance option for MnK gaming.
The keyboard comes with an “8000Hz true polling rate,” meaning it transmits data to a computer up to eight times every millisecond, ensuring latency isn’t a concern when gaming.
It also helps that the polling rate applies to both wired and wireless connections, with the latter being a strong Ultra Wideband (UWB) dongle connection, and that’s paired with a 6,000 mAh battery, which Cherry says lasts for 1,100 hours of use.
Fortunately, battery life is effectively irrelevant for non-portable scenarios, as the K63W Pro can be charged while in use.
On paper, it looks like the ideal gaming keyboard for competitive gamers, especially those trying to find the ideal option for wireless gaming sessions. As a main control player, it has piqued my interest, which can serve as one of the best companions for games that are best played in MnK (i.e. Path of exile 2).
Cherry’s compact, low-profile keyboard design is a sight to behold, having reduced the size and bulk of the K63W, highlighted as a “70% compact design” in favor of room for mouse movement.
I also haven’t been able to stick with wireless keyboards as my primary choice for both work and play, due to frustrating latency issues, especially with Bluetooth connectivity, and while many high-end options solve those latency issues, they’re also expensive.
The Cherry K63W will be available for $169.99 in August, and will launch in the EU for €179.99 (£179.99) in July. Frankly, it’s still quite expensive compared to some of the more affordable high-end options on the market, but for what it’s worth in terms of specs, it’s a great option.
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