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- Computex 2026 has seen an influx of manufacturers now establishing an 8,000Hz polling rate and TMR (Hall Effect) magnetic switches as the new standard.
- Wireless capabilities are ever-evolving, such as can be observed with the Cherry XTRFY K63W, which promises a fully lossless 2.4GHz experience in 8K without the latency concerns.
- Gigabyte and Corsair are continuing to innovate in different ways, the former with build quality and quality of life upgrades, whereas the latter makes things as compact as possible.
Computex 2026 is in full swing, and already we’re seeing a wealth of new and exciting peripherals from some of our favorite manufacturers that look to be pushing the boundaries of what’s possible on PC.
From the latest keyboards to the fastest gaming mice, and beyond, we’re going over a few of the most exciting announcements and what they mean for the industry in 2026.
Cherry introduces a “world’s first” ultra-wideband keyboard
I’ve recently become a believer in everything that the new union between these two storied companies can do, and the Cherry XTRFY K63W looks to be truly next-level as well.
Billed as the world’s first “ultra-wideband” wireless gaming keyboard, this upcoming deck promises to deliver the full-fat 8,000Hz polling rate completely lossless, thanks to new short-range wireless technology inside. It will retail in Europe for €179.99 in July, with its US launch coming a month later, in August, for $169.99.
The Cherry XTRFY brand has made waves within the gaming and esports community as of late, with its two recent offerings being among the best gaming keyboards that money can buy. As someone who’s extensively used the K5 Pro TMR Compact and the MX 8.2 TMR TKL over the last few months, I can tell you that there’s a lot to be excited for here.
Wireless connectivity aside, what stands out to me with this upcoming deck is the 6,000 mAh battery life and its 70% low-profile ergonomics. We’re now seeing a trend of more keyboard manufacturers preferring lower actuation with a considered shallower feel. This is compounded by the Cherry MX Low Profile 2.0 switches, and if they’re anything like the TMR-powered MK Crystal Magnetic switches, then we’ll be in for a good time.
Gigabyte’s new Infinity gaming keyboard and mouse
While Gigabyte has made peripherals in the past, the company (primarily known for its laptops and motherboards) is firmly staking a claim to the high-end gaming mouse and keyboard market. “Take Control” is the ethos of its new Infinity lineup, announced at Computex 2026: the Aorus M10 Infinity mice and K10 Infinity keyboard, available in stock in black or a glacier white “Ice” colorway.
The upcoming Gigabyte Aorus K10 Infinity gaming keyboard features “tactical magnetic switches” with support for trigger-point actuation as low as 0.1mm increments, and an 8,000Hz polling rate as standard. The USP for this board, aside from its leading specs, is the implementation of a 3.1-inch OLED touchscreen, which gives you instant access to profiles, actuation settings, your sound mixer, RGB lighting, and what’s been described as a “Combat Power” feature, giving you advanced diagnostics as you play.
The Gigabyte Aorus M10 gaming mouse is of a similar level of quality. 8,000Hz polling rate, with optical switches, and a magnesium alloy base for enhanced durability, and a premium feel. If it’s anything like the excellent Corsair Sabre V2 MG, then Gigabyte could be onto something. Gaming mice live and die based on their way, their smoothness, and battery life. We don’t know the exact sensor inside, but everything I’ve heard sounds promising so far.
Asus ROG 20th anniversary peripherals get the gold treatment
While not quite a new mouse or keyboard, Asus has given two of its newer flagship models a substantial facelift for the company’s 20th anniversary.
Specifically, the ROG Azoth Extreme Edition 20 gaming keyboard and the ROG Harpe II Extreme Edition 20 are here to add a splash of gilded bling to your gaming setup. They don’t come cheap; the ROG Azoth Extreme Edition 20 is $599.99, and the ROG Harpe II Extreme Edition 20 ships at $259.99 in limited quantities.
Starting with the ROG Azoth Extreme Edition 20, it’s a special edition model of the company’s popular 75% sized deck, with a new aluminium chassis, a carbon-fiber positioning plate, a full color OLED display, and 24K gold elements. A new plush wrist rest is also included, adorned with the logo, which never shipped in the box with the stock offering.
The ROG Harpe II is one of my favorite recently released gaming mice, and this version is especially striking. “Co-developed with esports professionals”, this iteration has an upgraded 65K ROIG Aimpoint Pro sensor, new Gorilla Glass feet, refined optical micro switches, and the same 24K gold-plated accents (including the scroll wheel and the two side buttons), which replace the stock RGB.
Corsair’s compact new Clipper Pro Mini 60 and Nightsword v2 Wireless SD
If you’re after a compact esports gaming keyboard to take to your next LAN, then you’ll want to keep an eye out for the new Clipper Pro Mini 60. This new Hall Effect 60% gaming deck features the company’s MGX HyperDrive magnetic switches, featuring Rapid Triger, Tap Lock, and Smart Tap, with an 8,000Hz polling rate via Corsair Axon, and IP57-rated water and dust resistance.
Portable, capable, and with a surprisingly small footprint on your desk, the Clipper Pro Mini 60 looks to go about as small as you can get for a fully-featured gaming keyboard without sacrificing on the specs. You’ve no doubt noticed a trend that everything coming out nowadays is 8K as standard and features TMR (Hall Effect) tech, the future is pushing responsiveness and longevity, and now we’re getting that in the smallest form factor possible here.
Streamers who have become accustomed to the Stream Deck will want to consider the new Corsair Nightsword v2 Wireless SD. True to its namesake, it has a dedicated button that boots up and unlocks the Stream Deck app, and you’ll have a suite of new shortcuts for Stream Deck features straight from the mouse; this could mean emoting, checking chat, swapping voice channels, adjusting mic levels, and more.
As a gaming mouse itself, the Corsair Nightsword v2 Wireless SD seems solid. It has the Marksman S optical sensor and up to a 33,000 DPI, with a proposed 47 hours of playback when utilizing its full 8,000Hz polling rate. Be aware, though, that the extra Stream Deck button does add a little weight; it comes in at an unsubtle 89g / 0.19lbs, so it may not be the thing to be scoring aces in CS2 or VALORANT without some practice.
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