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Cherry XTRFY Unveils TMR Keyboards at CES 2026, Sets Jan. 29 Launch for MX 8.2 Pro

The new sensing approach targets higher precision with lower power use to enable ultra-fast wireless performance.

Overview

  • The MX 8.2 Pro TMR is a wireless tenkeyless model priced at $249.99, offering 8,000 Hz wireless polling and 0.01 mm actuation tuning.
  • Cherry confirms dual hot-swap support across most keys, allowing swaps between MK Crystal magnetic switches and standard mechanical options.
  • Per-key controls arrive through MagCrate software, enabling adjustable actuation points and multiple actions based on press depth or hold time.
  • A 65% K5 Pro TMR is planned for spring 2026 with up to 8,000 Hz polling, with pricing to be announced closer to release.
  • Coverage places these releases in a broader shift toward TMR sensors following Hall-effect’s rise, as more vendors show TMR boards at CES, with context of Cherry’s reported ~$23 million net loss last November.