- Cherry’s new Ultra-Wideband gaming keyboard was at Computex 2026
- Cherry XTRFY K63W has a “true 8,000 Hz polling rate” wired and wireless
- It will launch in the US in August for $169.99 and in the EU for €179.99 in July
The hardware announcements for gamers are coming thick and fast straight out of Computex 2026, and one of the latest products is geared up 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 a ‘true 8,000 Hz polling rate’, meaning it transmits data to a computer up to eight times every millisecond, ensuring latency isn’t an issue when gaming.
It also helps that the polling rate applies to both wired and wireless connections, the latter being a strong Ultra-Wideband (UWB) dongle connection, and it’s paired with a 6,000mAh battery that Cherry claims lasts for 1,100 hours of use.
Fortunately, battery life is actually irrelevant for non-portable scenarios as the K63W Pro can be charged while in use.
On paper, this sounds like the ideal gaming keyboard for competitive gamers, especially those intent on finding the ideal option for wireless gaming sessions. As a primary controller gamer myself, it has piqued my interest, which can serve as one of the best companions for games that play better on MnK (ie. Exile Road 2).
Cherry’s low profile and compact keyboard design is a sight for sore eyes as it has reduced the K63W’s size and bulk, noted as a ‘70% compact layout’, in favor of room for mouse movement.
I’ve also never been able to stick with wireless keyboards as my primary option for both work and play due to frustrating latency issues, especially with Bluetooth connectivity — and while many advanced options address these latency issues, they’re also expensive.
The Cherry K63W will be available for $169.99 in August, while it will launch in the EU for €179.99 (£179.99) in July. Honestly, it’s still quite expensive compared to some of the more affordable quality options on the market, but for what it’s worth in terms of specs, it’s a great option.
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