Hands-on: Keychron Q1 Ultra is a fantastic new mechanical keyboard offering for Mac
Summary
At CES 2026, Keychron unveiled its Q Ultra series of Mac keyboards, featuring an impressive 8K polling rate and a robust all-metal design. The series includes three size options: 75%, 80%, and full size, promising enhanced performance for users.
Key Insights
What is an 8K polling rate and why does it matter?
An **8K polling rate** means the keyboard reports its status to the computer 8,000 times per second (every 0.125 ms), minimizing input lag for ultra-responsive performance, especially beneficial for gaming and fast typing on compatible modern systems.[1][3][6]
How do you enable the 8K polling rate on the Keychron Q1 Ultra?
To enable **8K polling rate**, open the Keychron Launcher app, connect the keyboard, select 'Advanced Mode,' and adjust the polling rate setting to 8000Hz for wired or wireless 2.4 GHz modes; note it defaults to 1K Hz for compatibility with older systems.[1][5][7]