Keychron has launched the Z11 Ultra 8K, a 65% split Alice layout mechanical keyboard with a retro arcade style. The keyboard features a CNC aluminum alloy body and uses a gasket mount with six layers of sound dampening.
Features 8kHz polling and dual 4000mAh batteries
The Z11 Ultra 8K supports 8kHz polling rate over USB-C wired and 2.4GHz wireless connections. It runs ZMK firmware and is powered by dual 4000mAh batteries, one on each side, for a total of 8000mAh. The keyboard comes with HUANUO custom Qiming switches and Cherry profile PBT double-shot keycaps.
Specifications
- Layout: 65% split Alice
- Polling Rate: 8kHz (wired USB-C and 2.4GHz wireless)
- Battery: 4000mAh per side (total 8000mAh)
- Switches: HUANUO custom Qiming switches
- Keycaps: Cherry profile PBT double-shot

The keyboard is priced at 849 CNY (about $125) and went on sale in China on May 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM local time.
The Z11 Ultra 8K is a split Alice layout, a design that separates the keyboard into two halves angled for a more natural typing posture. Keychron has not confirmed plans for a global release.




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