Keychron
Keychron Q13 Ultra 8K
Released 2026
Researched from maker specs and published sources. Last checked Oct 19, 2026.
Wireless 8 kHz 96% Alice Q with ZMK
A 2.4 kg 96% Alice-layout aluminum Q with 8000 Hz, Silk POM switches, ZMK firmware and a battery rated up to 660 hours. No independent review of this model found.
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Our take, based on research
A spec-led pick with a niche appeal: Alice ergonomics, 8 kHz wireless and a huge battery rating. Feel notes are inferred from sibling reviews.
Overview
The Q13 Ultra 8K is the Alice 96% model in Keychron's Q Ultra 8K series. Keychron lists 8000 Hz polling and 256 kHz single-key scanning, 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and wired modes, Keychron Silk POM switches in Red, Brown or Banana, a CNC aluminum case with gasket mount and PC plate, KSA double-shot PBT keycaps, a knob, a 4000 mAh battery rated up to 660 hours and 2,440 g. It runs ZMK firmware with the Keychron Launcher.
No review of this exact model turned up. Tom's Hardware's Q6 Ultra 8K review explains the ZMK efficiency behind the 660-hour rating at 8 kHz, but found the switches heavy and not very tactile and the high-profile keycaps small on top. Tom's Guide praised the Q13 Max and Q14 Max Alice boards for comfort but flagged weight and price.
Expect a heavy board with an unusual battery rating rather than a lighter ergonomic option.
Pros & Cons
- 8000 Hz polling over 2.4 GHz and wired (Keychron)
- Battery rated up to 660 hours on ZMK (Keychron, Tom's Hardware on the Q6 Ultra)
- Alice layout with numpad on the right
- CNC aluminum, gasket mount and PC plate
- Knob and hot-swap sockets
- No independent review of this exact model found
- Sibling Q6 Ultra's switches were heavy and not very tactile (Tom's Hardware)
- High-profile keycaps with small tops (Tom's Hardware on the Q6 Ultra)
- Runs ZMK rather than QMK/VIA
- Very heavy at 2,440 g
Who Is This For?
- Alice users who want wireless 8 kHz
- People who dislike charging
- Buyers who like to swap switches and keycaps
- Anyone who wants QMK/VIA specifically
- Travelers
- Buyers who want independent reviews
Where to Buy
Dimensions
447.3 x 156.9 mm
Weight
2440g ± 10g
Case Material
Aluminum
Connectivity
Both
Plate Options
Case Colors
Software Support
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