Keychron is taking aim at the competitive wireless gaming mouse market with the G6 HE, which is now available for pre-order with its full specifications revealed. The new mouse combines a 49 g wireless design with a PixArt PAW3955 sensor, an 8 kHz polling rate, adjustable Hall effect switches, and a swappable battery option.
The G6 HE starts at $89.99 for the swappable-battery version, while the built-in battery model is priced at $74.99. The latter does not appear to be available for pre-order yet. Keychron expects shipping for the current pre-order model to begin in late November.
The G6 HE measures 123.7 × 63 × 41 mm and uses a symmetrical shape similar to the Logitech G Pro X mouse design. With its swappable battery installed, the mouse weighs 49 g in wireless mode and drops to 41 g when used with a cable. Keychron also includes two optional weight blocks that can raise the weight to 56 g or 66 g. Meanwhile, the built-in battery version weighs 42 g.
Inside, the G6 HE uses a PixArt PAW3955 sensor and Nordic 54LM20A MCU, supporting an 8,000 Hz polling rate. Its main clicks use hybrid MagOpt Hall effect and optical switches with 11 actuation adjustment levels, 0.65 mm total travel, and a rated 100-million-click MTBF. Rapid Trigger support is also included, allowing the switches to react based on adjustable actuation and reset points.
The mouse supports 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity and Bluetooth 5.3. Battery life depends heavily on the polling rate, with Keychron claiming up to 29 hours at 8 kHz, 171 hours at 1 kHz, and 248 hours at 125 Hz. Bluetooth operation is rated for up to 183 hours.
A 2.5 mm ultra-thin low-drag USB Type-C cable is included, featuring a flexible housing and angled connector. The swappable-battery model also includes an extra battery and the TurboLink 8K receiver, which doubles as a charging dock. The receiver has four customizable buttons that can be assigned to shortcuts, macros, and application launches through Keychron Assist on Windows.
Keychron G6 HE Specifications
| Specification | Keychron G6 HE |
|---|---|
| Sensor | PixArt PAW3955 |
| MCU | Nordic 54LM20A |
| Polling Rate | Up to 8,000 Hz |
| Switches | MagOpt Hall Effect + Optical |
| Actuation Adjustment | 11 levels |
| Rapid Trigger | Yes |
| Main Click Travel | 0.65 mm |
| Switch Rating | 100 million clicks |
| Scroll Wheel | 24-step optical |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, Wired |
| Wireless Weight | 49 g with swappable battery |
| Wired Weight | 41 g |
| Built-in Battery Version | 42 g |
| Optional Weights | 56 g / 66 g |
| Dimensions | 123.7 × 63 × 41 mm |
| 8K Battery Life | Up to 29 hours |
| 1K Battery Life | Up to 171 hours |
| 125 Hz Battery Life | Up to 248 hours |
| Bluetooth Battery Life | Up to 183 hours |
| Firmware | Zephyr-based ZGM open-source |
| Cable | 2.5 mm ultra-thin, low-drag |
| Starting Price | $89.99 |
| Shipping | Late November |
