Following the release of the Keychron G6 HE, the brand has been steadily expanding its portfolio of models with Hall effect switches for adjustable actuation and rapid trigger support. The G25 HE is Keychron's latest HE mouse model, recently announced in an X post, and it takes the Hall effect switch tech and the flagship internals of the G6 HE and puts it all into a smaller shape that bears an uncanny resemblance to the Razer Viper Mini and Cobra shapes. Keychron has yet to provide a full spec sheet or product page for the G25 HE, but the mouse has been scanned and submitted to EloShapes for comparisons, where its specs and features are also available.

The Keychron G25 HE measures in at 120 × 63 × 39 mm and weighs 46 g, which is on the lighter side for a wireless mouse, but not the lightest by any means. It is also a symmetrical shape with right-side programmable thumb buttons and a partially open bottom plate. The G25 HE is powered by a PixArt PAW 3955 optical sensor and a Nordic 54LM20A MCU, which means it has a peak DPI of 40,000, up to 8 kHz polling rate, and can track at up to 750 IPS and 60 G of acceleration. The star of the show, and the mouse's namesake, are the MagOpt switches which feature both optical and Hall effect magnetic sensing, although the switches still have a click leaf and a distinct tactile bump, which has been largely considered to have a negative impact on the mouse's adjustable actuation trickery.

ATK has officially launched the updated version of its RS6 Hall effect gaming keyboard, introducing a number of aesthetics and quality of life updates over the keyboard's first iteration. The RS6 V2 is already available on ATK's website for $109.98 as part of an introductory offer, but it has an official MSRP of $139.98. The RS6 V2 follows a familiar 65% layout seen previously on the RS6, but it swaps out the tray-mount design of the original for a new gasket-mounted design. Additionally, the RS6 V2 is also only available in three colorways, for now: a pinkish Burgundy Red, the neutral Meteorite Gray, and Moonlight Silver.

One of the other major updates, and a feature that is still relatively rare, even in aesthetics-focused gaming keyboards, is the addition of dual-position per-key RGB backlighting, which allows for proper use of keycaps with both regular top shine-through legends and the more niche side-printed shine-through legends. The RS6 V2 ships by default with double-shot PBT keycaps with translucent sides and fully translucent keys on some accent keys, so this RGB lighting setup should play well with the keyboard's default keycaps.

Mchose has officially updated its Ace68, its fan-favorite affordable alternative to the Wooting 60HE. The Ace68 V2 features the same 68-key layout and 60HE-inspired design—replete with a strap and an angled front edge—as the old Ace68, but there are a few additions that make the Ace68 V2 stand out. For one, there is now a dedicated hardware rapid trigger button on the back edge, making it much easier to switch between different tasks, like gaming and work or between different games where different rapid trigger configurations may be beneficial. In addition to the functional changes, there is also a new metal strip along the edge for a bit of visual flavor.

The Mchose hasn't specified a case material for the Ace68 V2, but the weight and price suggest it has a plastic bottom case, although it lacks the flip-out feet of its predecessor. The Ace68 V2 comes in white, black, or pink, with each featuring matching frosted translucent PC keycaps. The pink and white versions are available with Star Ring or Royal Steed magnetic switches, while the black keyboard is restricted to the Royal Steeds. Both switches are linear, but the Star Ring features a box stem and 33 gf actuation force, while the Royal Steed has a cylindrical stem with 35 gf actuation force. The switches are fitted in an aluminium switch plate that is mounted in a tray-mount configuration.

Corsair has officially updated its Sabre V3 Pro mouse line-up with the PureVector series, a new partnership with Aimlabs that the brand claims can reduce aiming and correction time by as much as 33%. The PureVector nomenclature denotes a new tech developed by Corsair and Aimlabs that helps gamers optimize directional DPI to tune their mouse sensor for their own aiming style. The idea is that players would play through a calibration sequence inside Aimlabs while PureVector gathers data on their specific weak points and movement patterns, which the software will then use to build a custom DPI table based on movement direction, and then flash that directional DPI map to the mouse's firmware.

The new tech comes preloaded on six new Sabre v3 Pro PureVector models, spanning three materials and two distinct shapes. The Sabre v3 Pro PureVector series offers both a symmetrical shape—measuring 122.9 (L) × 64.1 (W) × 38.8 mm (H)—which is based on the Sabre v2 shape that launched in late 2025, and a new right-handed ergonomic shape that measures in at 125 (L) × 67.5 (W) × 44 (H) mm. Both shapes are available from Corsair with a shell made of regular ABS (Ultralight model, $179.99), carbon fiber (CF model, $229.99), and magnesium (MG model, $199.99), with the latter featuring cutouts in the top of the shell for weight reduction.

8BitDo has carved out a niche for itself with its Xbox game collaborations, with the recent Tomb Raider 30th Anniversary Collection controllers being just one example. Now, the peripheral maker has officially revealed that its latest collaboration will see the launch of a Gears of War: E-Day Retro Mechanical Keyboard and Retro R8 gaming mouse. The Retro 87 keyboard is available for pre-order for $119.99, and the Retro R8 Mouse is available for $59.99, but both are expected to start shipping on October 30.

The Gears of War: E-Day Retro Mechanical keyboard is the brand's 87-key variant, which features a classic TKL layout with three additional buttons on the top edge next to the tactile connectivity and volume dials. The keyboard itself is made from an opaque black ABS, and it features an E-Day-themed design with translucent red keycaps—presumably polycarbonate, but material is specified—in an MDA-like profile, giving the keyboard something of a unique look, compared to plain Cherry or OEM profile keycaps. The keyboard has north-facing per-key RGB backlighting, and it is compatible with 8BitDo's Ultimate Software 2.0 for Windows.

ATK has officially launched the Blazing Sky Phantom, a new wireless, carbon fiber composite gaming mouse that is promises a lightweight shell, flagship internals, and a reasonable price—at least compared to big gaming brands, like Razer and Logitech. ATK claims that the Blazing Sky Phantom weighs in at 44 g, although it has had to use honeycomb cutouts on the back of the shell in order to achieve this weight. The Blazing Sky Phantom is available on ATK's website for $99.98 during its pre-order period, after which it will increase to $119.98. Unlike most other carbon fiber mice, the Phantom is available in four different colors: Eon (Black) Prime (White), Verge (Blue), and Dune (Sand).

The mouse shape is the typical symmetrical shape reminiscent of something like a Razer Viper V4 Pro, but with a few notable changes. For starters, the ATK is notably smaller, measuring in at 119.7 × 62.5 × 37.3 mm, compared to the V4 Pro's 127.1 × 63.9 × 39.9 mm, and potentially making it a better fit for a variety of grip types. It also has an updated Nano coating, which is meant to give gamers better grip during tense moments. The side buttons on the ATK Blazing Sky Phantom also appear to be located further forward compared to the Razer. Internally, the ATK Blazing Sky Phantom features the new PixArt PAW 3955 Master sensor combined with a Nordic 54LM20 MCU, giving it an 8 kHz polling rate in both wired and 2.4 GHz modes and a peak sensitivity of 50,000 DPI. The brand claims that the mouse has a 0.174 ms of latency, although it's never specified whether this is motion latency or click latency.

With the culmination of the brand's 25th anniversary, SteelSeries, the global leader in premium gaming and esports peripherals, today unveils a new generation of two of its most iconic mouse franchises: the Sensei Pro and Rival Pro Series.

While 8K is all the rage, gamers can't necessarily take full advantage of 8K polling consistently because there is significant congestion on the 2.4 GHz highway, and 8K polling itself is power-hungry. Similar to the 5G mobile network wars, different brands claim to have the fastest network and best coverage, but with different metrics and implementations, making it hard to understand. The truth is, 8K polling is only as fast as the signal behind it, and the 2.4 GHz band that nearly every wireless mouse relies on is congested with headsets, keyboards, phones, and every other device in the area, all fighting for the same spectrum. Ultimately, it all comes down to performance.

It's no secret by now that Logitech is planning to launch an update to the G Pro X2 Superstrike, even though the peripheral-maker has yet to actually announce or acknowledge the new gaming mouse. However, the mouse's existence and upcoming launch has just be confirmed by Logitech itself, thanks to what appears to be a logistics mix-up. One Reddit user u/Alternative-Cream444, who recently posted in r/MouseReview, received an unreleased Logitech G Pro X3 Superstrike when they had ordered a G Pro X2 Superstrike.

The user posted a number of photos of the new mouse and its packaging, confirming much of what was previously leaked about the X3 Superstrike. For starters, the accidentally shipped unit comes in the leaked pink colorway, and it will feature what appears to be an identical shape to the X2 Superstrike—perhaps with a slightly more pronounced lip on the right sidewall for improved grip. The box also confirms that it will have a slightly updated Hero 2 sensor with 90 G acceleration and up to 48,000 DPI sensitivity. It also appears as though the battery life will be improved, with Logitech citing 135 hours on the X3 Superstrike, compared to just 90 hours on the X2 Superstrike. The box also cites a 59 g weight and dimensions of 125 × 63.5 × 40 mm.

Meet the ultimate aluminium mechanical keyboard designed to bring your setup an entirely new level of performance and style. The YUNZII AL98 PRO combines a productivity-friendly 96% layout with 100 keys and a multifunctional knob, powerful Dual 8K polling rate, gasket mount, hot-swappable PCB, an 8000mAh battery, and seamless tri-mode connectivity via 2.4G wireless, USB-C wired, and Bluetooth. With fully customizable key mapping, macros, RGB, and profiles, every detail can be tailored to your preferences.

Wrapped in a full-aluminium body, the AL98 PRO delivers a premium look and solid feel, available in three timeless colors: White, Black, and Pink. It also comes with Double-Shot PBT & PC Cherry Profile keycaps, extra accent keycaps for easy style changes, and a soft silicone wrist rest for added comfort. Whether you're gaming, working, coding, or building your dream desk setup, the AL98 PRO is designed to do it all.

SCUF Gaming, creator of the high-performance gaming controller category, today announced the SCUF Nemesis Pro 8K PC controller family, introducing both the SCUF Nemesis Pro 8K PC Wireless and SCUF Nemesis Pro 8K PC Wired. The new controllers combine up to 8,000 Hz polling, TMR thumbsticks, mechanical ABXY buttons, four integrated rear paddles, dual-mode instant triggers, and advanced software personalization for players who demand every competitive advantage. Built on fifteen years of innovation in performance gaming, the Nemesis Pro 8K PC family represents SCUF's most focused PC controller platform to date. Whether players prefer the freedom of ultra-low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless or the simplicity of a dedicated wired connection, both models deliver the speed, precision, and control required for competitive play.

With more than 160 patented innovations, SCUF has continually pushed controller performance forward by giving players faster inputs, greater customization, and ergonomics refined through years of competitive play. Nemesis Pro 8K PC builds on that legacy with a performance-driven design created for immediate, consistent, and precise control.

AULA has launched the F87S mechanical gaming keyboard, an updated version of the F87 TKL keyboard launched in 2023. The new model retains the compact TKL design while adding an 8,000 Hz polling rate, a gasket-mounted construction, hot-swap switches, and a 10,000mAh battery (it actually uses two 5,000mAh batteries). The gasket-mounted structure is combined with a five-layer damping system consisting of PORON sandwich foam, switch pad, PET acoustic pad, bottom foam, and a silicone bottom pad. A new addition is the CNC-machined multi-function button with an RGB light ring, which offers volume control, one-touch mute, and additional customizable functions. It offers wired USB Type-C, 2.4 GHz wireless, and Bluetooth connectivity, with 8K polling available in both wired and 2.4 GHz wireless modes.

For gaming, the keyboard supports Instant Release, SOCD, Hold/Tap (MT), Toggle (TGL), and Combo Key (CB) functions, along with 77 customizable functions via extensive key remapping. AULA offers the F87S in four color combinations and linear switches: Black Mist Transparent with Martin switches, Oreo with Seiya switches, Pink White Peach with Haitang switches, and Rainbow Candy with Feichi switches. The keyboard is priced decently at $89.90 on the company's website, as AULA seems to be trying to offer a combination of features and quality in a budget-friendly package.

ASUS Republic of Gamers today announced the ROG Raikiri II Pro PC - the ultimate gaming controller with competition-grade 8K polling rate, extensive customization options including hot-swappable joysticks for a tailored feel, and industry-leading battery life. The ROG Raikiri II Pro PC provides gamers with unparalleled precision control to dominate gaming arenas.

Ultimate precision and ultra-low latency
The ROG Raikiri II Pro PC controller boasts an 8000 Hz polling rate and 2.4 GHz wireless performance enhanced by ROG SpeedNova technology for incredibly responsive control and ultra-low latency. All buttons - i.e., D-Pad, ABXY, and rear buttons - and bumpers feature micro switches for instant actuation and crisp, tactile feedback. In addition, the Dual Mode Triggers feature lets gamers seamlessly switch between short-travel, micro-switch and TMR sensor triggers with full travel, allowing for a tailored feel based on game genre.

Gaming peripheral brand Attack Shark has announced the upcoming launch of the F1 AIR, a new flagship ultra-lightweight gaming mouse designed for competitive esports players seeking top-tier performance, responsiveness, and precision. Weighing just 39 g (±3 g), the F1 AIR is engineered to minimize hand and wrist fatigue during extended gaming sessions while maximizing agility and control. Its ultra-lightweight design enables faster flick shots, quicker stop-and-shoot adjustments, and more responsive aiming, giving FPS players the speed and precision needed to react instantly in high-pressure competitive scenarios. The F1 AIR will be available for order on attackshark.com starting from August 17, 2026.

Equipped with the latest PixArt PAW3955MAX sensor, the F1 AIR combines cutting-edge tracking technology with ultra-responsive wireless performance. The sensor features native support for HP 1K, 2K, and 4K polling rate modes, enabling more efficient integration with modern high-polling-rate wireless transmission systems. Supporting polling rates of up to 8K, it delivers rapid data communication and highly responsive tracking, while fine-grained 1-DPI adjustment allows players to tailor sensitivity with exceptional precision. The result is smooth, accurate control designed to keep pace with the speed and demands of modern competitive gaming.

Ten years ago, Akko believed that great peripherals should be more than tools. They should connect productivity, creativity, and personal expression. Over the past decade, desktop life has evolved. As work, gaming, creation, and entertainment increasingly overlap, users expect peripherals to deliver performance, adapt to different scenarios, fit naturally into daily life, and express individual style. Akko continues pushing product, technology, and experience boundaries. From mechanical keyboards to a complete desktop ecosystem, Akko remains focused on real user needs, balancing performance, aesthetics, and personalization so technology serves every lifestyle.

To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Akko is introducing new products to Europe. The new 5075 and 5108 ISO keyboards offer mechanical and next-generation V5 magnetic-switch configurations. Designed for European ISO layouts, they offer localized keycaps in German, French, Spanish, and other languages, making work, creation, and competitive gaming more natural.

Following the recent launch of the Keychron K5 Ultra, Keychron has announced the TKL version of its latest K Ultra keyboard line-up, the Keychron K1 Ultra 8K. The K1 Ultra 8K uses the same elegant low-profile design with wood side panels and aluminium case reinforcements, but it swaps the K5 Ultra's 100% layout for a more compact TKL layout. The K8 Ultra 8K is available on the Keychron online store for $109.99.

As with other versions of the K Ultra keyboards, the K8 Ultra features ZMK firmware for extreme wireless efficiency, claiming 490 hours of battery life over 2.4 GHz from a 2,600 mAh battery at 8 kHz polling with the backlighting disabled. While the K1 Ultra 8K features an ABS plastic case, it has double-shot PBT keycaps and aluminium rails along the front and back edges to complement the real rosewood accent panels on the sides. There is also a small programmable knob in the F13 position that is assigned to volume control by default.

ASUS Republic of Gamers today announced the ROG Raikiri II Pro PC—the ultimate gaming controller with a competition-grade 8K polling rate, extensive customization options including hot-swappable joysticks for a tailored feel, and industry-leading battery life. The ROG Raikiri II Pro PC provides gamers with unparalleled precision control to dominate gaming arenas.

The ROG Raikiri II Pro PC controller boasts an 8000 Hz polling rate and 2.4 GHz wireless performance enhanced by ROG SpeedNova technology for incredibly responsive control and ultra-low latency. All buttons—D-Pad, ABXY, and rear buttons—and bumpers feature micro switches for instant actuation and crisp, tactile feedback. In addition, the Dual Mode Triggers feature lets gamers seamlessly switch between short-travel, micro-switch and TMR sensor triggers with full travel, allowing for a tailored feel based on game genre.

The K5 Pro TMR Compact combines 8K polling, customisable CHERRY MK Crystal magnetic switches, and a compact design for precise input and ultra-fast response times. The key component of this new CHERRY XTRFY keyboard is Tunnel Magnetoresistance (TMR) technology, which is considered the next evolutionary step in magnetic switches. Compared to Hall Effect sending, TMR delivers greater precision by capturing extremely small changes in the magnetic field, enabling accuracy down to 0.01 mm.

For gamers, this technology translates to noticeably higher sensitivity and shorter response times. Paired with CHERRY MagCrate software, it also enables complete control over every keystroke, including fine-tuning actuation points and assigning multiple functions to a single key based on how far or how long it's pressed. The K5 Pro TMR Compact boasts an 8000 Hz polling rate, transmitting signals to the computer up to eight times per millisecond. Combined with TMR, it delivers maximum sensitivity, stable signals and minimal latency. This enables extremely fast reactions which is an essential advantage in competitive gaming.

Today, Turtle Beach Corporation, a leading gaming accessories brand, announced its expansion of PC peripherals with the launch of the all-new Turtle Beach Command Series of keyboards and mice. Designed across a range of price points, the Command Series products deliver a new standard of value, combining high-speed performance, precision, and versatility to power - gaming, content creation, and everyday productivity.

"The all-new Command Series marks a major moment for Turtle Beach - our most advanced lineup of keyboards and mice yet, built for the speed, precision, and flexibility that Today's gamers, creators, and multitaskers demand," said Cris Keirn, Chief Executive Officer, Turtle Beach Corporation.

Keychron may be known for its mechanical and HE keyboards, but it has also recently made a name for itself in the mouse space with wireless mice like the M6 8K and M7 8K. Now, Keychron has launched two new gaming mice under the Keychron G3 name. The G3 is an ultra-light gaming mouse with a right-handed symmetrical design and two material options for the shell—a carbon fiber top and an ABS base or a translucent polycarbonate top and an ABS bottom. Both the carbon fiber and the translucent PC version of the Keychron G3 have the same shape, weight, and internals, so potential buyers have two aesthetic choices without giving up any performance or battery life. The Keychron G3 is available on the Keychron web store at $84.99 for the translucent PC version and $109.99 for the carbon fiber version.

The Keychron G3 uses a PixArt 3950 sensor, replete with 8 kHz polling, tri-mode wireless connectivity (2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, and USB-C), and a 500 mAh battery, which Keychron says offers up to 160 hours of use on a single charge. Keychron has not specified the test configuration, but it can usually be assumed that manufacturers test battery life over Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz at something like 1,000 Hz polling rate. Unlike many modern gaming mouse, but much like Keychron's other gaming mice, the G3 uses mechanical Huano Transparent Shell White Dot micro switches for the main clicks, meaning they have a 120 million-click rated MTBF, which is a step up from the Huano Transparent Blue Shell Pink Dot switches used in other Keychron mice, which were only rated to 80 million clicks.

Leaks about an upcoming Razer Viper V4 Pro have been circulating for a while now, with multiple e-sports pros seemingly using the new mouse in competitive tournaments. Now, though, the new wireless mouse has effectively been confirmed by two separate posts showing off early retail appearances of the Viper V4 Pro. First, a Reddit user posted in-store images of the Viper V4 Pro retail packaging that had seemingly accidentally been put in the storefront ahead of launch, and although the post was subsequently deleted by the r/MouseReview subreddit user, it didn't stop the images from showing up on X. For the most part, it seems like an iterative update to the existing Viper V3 Pro, as was expected, given the specs of the DeathAdder V4 Pro.

The aforementioned retail box gives us a good idea of what to expect from the Viper V4 Pro—that is, a minor sensor update to the Razer Focus Pro 50K, new Razer Optical Gen 4 switches, a Razer optical scroll wheel, and a 49 g total weight. Notably, the sensor is a slight improvement over even the Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro, although much of the rest of the mouse's specifications are practically identical. As expected, the Viper V4 Pro adopts the same more efficient and lower latency dome-shaped wireless receiver as the DeathAdder V4 Pro, replete with 8K polling and a claimed 180-hour battery life. According to Danish computer store, ComputerSalg, where the Viper V4 Pro was prematurely launched as well, although without any photos, the mouse will also be available in white at launch, and it will cost a staggering $199 (DKK 1,290 converted excluding VAT). This is significantly more expensive than both the existing Viper V3 Pro and the DeathAdder V4 Pro, so it's likely a pre-launch placeholder or the price of some special edition colorway. All of this indicates that the Viper V4 Pro is likely to launch within the next few weeks, but it will have to contend with both the new tech in the Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike and the slew of Chinese gaming mice with similar hardware specs and much lower pricing.

The gaming mouse market is currently being flooded with lightweight wireless gaming mice with flagship sensors from Chinese manufacturers who have caught onto the forged carbon fiber and magnesium alloy construction trends. The latest installment in this recent trend is the newly announced WLMouse Ying Magnesium, which takes inspiration from the industry-leading Endgame Gear OP1. We have seen this shape from WLMouse before in the Ying Carbon Fiber gaming mouse that launched in 2025, but more than just the shell material has changed for the WLMouse Ying Magnesium series.

The Ying Magnesium Alloy offers the same Omron Optical switches as the carbon fiber Ying, but it also features the option of TTC Nihil Transparent Black Dot switches for a slightly heavier click feel. The Ying Magnesium series will also feature the Nordic 52840 MCU and PixArt PAW3950 sensor, with 8 kHz polling and wireless connectivity, as is to be expected from a modern gaming mouse. WLMouse cites the weight of the WLMouse Ying Magnesium mice as 47 g (±2), and the magnesium shell will apparently be available in seven colorways, ranging from regular silver, white, and black to a baby blue and bright red versions of its Nekko patterns, a white watercolor koi fish theme, and a deep purple colorway. No pricing has yet been announced, but that is expected to be revealed alongside the full launch on March 10, 2026.