– First wireless keyboard with 8K polling using interference-free UWB instead of 2.4 GHz.
– Up to 1,100 hours of battery life from a 6,000 mAh battery, even at high polling rates.
– Compact 70% layout with dedicated function row, Cherry MX Low Profile 2.0 linear switches, and RGB lighting.
– Sale starts July 2; pricing is not yet announced.
Wireless gaming keyboards with 8K polling are not new
But all of them operate on the 2.4 GHz wireless connection band. With its Xtrfy K63W Pro, Cherry has developed the world’s first 8K polling keyboard that uses a more interference-free wireless connection, without compromising on responsiveness. This is a big deal in the gaming keyboard world because interference can cause lag.
Cherry acquired Xtrfy back in 2022 and has since been releasing gaming accessories branded as Cherry Xtrfy
The latest in the lineup is a gaming keyboard called the Cherry Xtrfy K63W Pro. As the name suggests, it is a compact keyboard with a 70% layout, so no arrow keys or navigation buttons here. There is, however, a dedicated function row. This is a very small form factor keyboard so you might need to get used to it if you need arrow keys.
What makes the K63W Pro stand out is the low-energy Ultrawide band connection (LE-UWB)
Rather then a traditional 2.4 GHz connection, the company has used Spark Microsystems for the LE-UWB connectivity for this keyboard. This isn’t the first UWB-based peripheral, however, as there are a few gaming mice out there already that use this mode of connection, like the Elecom VM800 and the Waizowl Cloud Ultra Nebula. So Cherry isnt the first to do UWB.
Cherry says this allows for a “high-speed connection that stays clear of interference.”
On top of that, the company is boasting a “true 8,000 Hz polling rate” in wired and wireless modes. Because of the “low-energy” implementation, even at high polling rates, the K63W Pro can last much longer. Cherry says depending on the mode, it can last up to 1,100 hours with its 6,000 mAh battery. Thats a huge battery life improvement over normal keyboards.
The K63W Pro uses Cherry MX Low Profile 2.0 mechanical switches that are rated for 100 million clicks
These are linear switches with ABS keycaps sitting on top of them. Of course, there is RGB lighting as well. As of now, pricing for the keyboard has not been revealed, but it will go on sale starting July 2. The switches are rated for a very long life so you wont need to replace them any time soon.
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