Cherry Xtrfy reveals the K63W Pro Compact gaming keyboard featuring Ultra Wideband wireless technology and 8000 Hz polling rate performance
During Computex, Cherry Xtrfy revealed its newest wirelessly controlled input device, the K63W Pro Compact gaming keyboard. The K63W Pro Compact will be the first of its kind that utilizes Ultra Wideband, otherwise known as UWB, for input. UWB is a communication method engineered to create ultra stable wireless connectivity, replacing traditional narrow radio band methods that are easily crowded out.
Narrow radio frequency ranges used in modern wireless inputs become crowded very easily, especially by routers or other smart home products. Instead of utilizing these crowded narrow radio frequencies, the K63W Pro Compact uses UWB to communicate by sending data in short pulses across a much larger spectrum range. This makes for extremely accurate time synchronization and data delivery without interference from other wireless devices even when the input is being used.
The keyboard utilizes a polling rate of 8000 Hz, which will also be available when it is used in its wired capacity. The 6000mAh internal battery powering the input device is large enough to provide an extended usage life due to the low power of UWB inputs, especially when combined with the efficiency of its modern design.
The keyboard layout for the K63W Pro Compact is a 70% gaming form factor, which retains the dedicated row of F keys while the overall keyboard surface area is shrunk to increase available desk space for mice. This device utilizes Cherry MX Low Profile 2.0 mechanical switches with an internally built in low profile gasket mount system for an excellent balance between sound dampening and tactile typing feedback during long typing and gaming sessions.
Consumers can expect the K63W Pro Compact to hit the market this summer, priced at 179.99 Euros for the European market.
