Cherry unveils likely first Ultra‑Wideband XTRFY K63W Pro Compact

Cherry revealed the XTRFY K63W Pro Compact at Computex, a 70% wireless gaming keyboard that is likely the world’s first to use Ultra‑Wideband connectivity. The Ultra‑Wideband link is designed to avoid the crowded 2.4 GHz band used by many peripherals, potentially reducing interference.

It also supports the same high polling rates seen in some 8 kHz gaming mice, a feature that may appeal to competitive players but feel like overkill for others; similar wireless tech has appeared in devices such as the still-unreleased Steelseries Rival Pro Mini.

There are trade-offs: Ultra‑Wideband typically offers shorter range than 2.4 GHz, which suits deskbound use but is less ideal for operating a PC from a distance. The keyboard packs a 6000 mAh battery Cherry says could last up to 1,100 hours, though heavy use with RGB at full brightness and the 8 kHz polling rate will reduce that figure.

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