Keychron is taking preorders on the international official store for the T1 HE, a right-handed, thumb-operated trackball. It costs $59.99, and as of November 14, 2026, shipping is scheduled for early December. The 34mm trackball can be adjusted in three directions (left-right, front-back and up-down) using screws on the underside, and the left and right buttons use switches whose actuation depth, the point at which a click registers, can be changed. By repositioning the ball to suit your thumb's reach, and by changing the button actuation point and DPI, you can tune the click feel and cursor movement to your preference. However, some specifications differ between official pages, which is worth checking before you preorder.
A 34mm trackball you can position where your thumb reaches
The T1 HE is a trackball that lets you control the cursor by rolling the ball with your thumb, without moving the body. Its main feature is that screws on the underside let you adjust the ball's position in three directions: left-right, front-back and up-down. According to Keychron's product page, the adjustment range is 3 to 3.5mm for left-right and front-back, and 2 to 2.5mm for up-down. Rather than just changing cursor sensitivity, the design lets you change where your thumb meets the ball, making it easier to match different hand sizes and grips. The body measures 119.4 × 81.3 × 53.3mm and weighs 160 ± 3g, figures that can help you judge how it will fit your hand.
Keychron also sells another trackball, the Nape Pro, but the two differ greatly in shape and operation. The Nape Pro is a bar-shaped device with a 25mm ball and a dial, meant to be placed under or beside a keyboard. The T1 HE, by contrast, is a right-handed, mouse-shaped device with a 34mm ball operated by the thumb, so hand placement and posture differ. The ball is also removable for cleaning: Keychron advises pushing it out through a hole on the underside with the included screwdriver and wiping it with a soft, dry cloth. Official replacement balls are planned, but if you want to use a third-party 34mm ball, you will need to check compatibility.
Set click depth and cursor speed separately
The left and right buttons use Keychron MagOptic switches, which can switch between optical and magnetic modes. According to the product page, in magnetic mode the actuation point can be selected from 12 levels. You can have a click register with a light press or only after pressing deeper. The switches also support Rapid Trigger, which releases input based on the button's return movement and allows fast repeated clicks. The total switch travel is 0.65 ± 0.07mm, and Keychron cites a lifespan target of 100 million clicks.
Cursor movement is adjusted separately from the actuation point, using DPI. The T1 HE has a PixArt 3212 sensor, and pressing the DPI button on the body cycles through five presets from 100 to 1,200 DPI. With the browser-based configuration tool Keychron Launcher, you can set up to 2,400 DPI. In other words, the range available from the body's button differs from the range available through software. Launcher also lets you assign functions to the six buttons and configure shortcuts, macros, actuation points, Rapid Trigger, scrolling, polling rate and more.
Three connection modes, with conditions for changing settings
The T1 HE supports three connection modes: 2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth 5.2 and wired USB-C. Bluetooth can pair with up to three devices, and the mouse works on Windows, macOS and Linux. A wired connection lets you use it while charging. To change settings in Keychron Launcher, however, you must connect via a USB-C cable or the 2.4GHz receiver; settings cannot be changed over Bluetooth. Keychron advises accessing Launcher from the latest versions of Chrome, Opera or Edge.
The polling rate, which is how often input information is sent to the PC, is up to 1,000Hz over wired and 2.4GHz wireless connections, and 125Hz over Bluetooth. The built-in battery is 600mAh, and the rated battery life listed on the product page is up to 98 hours on 2.4GHz at 1,000Hz and up to 106 hours on Bluetooth at 125Hz. Because polling rate and battery life vary by connection method, you will need to weigh the two against how you plan to use the mouse.
Official pages disagree on actuation points and battery life
As of November 14, 2026, comparing Keychron's pre-launch page with its official product page shows two differences in the T1 HE's specifications. The pre-launch page lists 11 magnetic-mode actuation levels and a maximum Bluetooth battery life of 116 hours, while the product page lists 12 levels and 106 hours. Neither page explains how the specifications changed, so it is unclear which is the final product specification. The product page also states a Bluetooth polling rate of 125Hz, while the pre-launch page gives no detailed measurement conditions for battery life.
| Item | Official pre-launch page | Official product page |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetic-mode actuation points | 11 levels | 12 levels |
| Rated maximum battery life on Bluetooth | 116 hours | 106 hours (125Hz) |
The current product page lists three colors: Black, White and Transparent. The $59.99 price is the listed US dollar price of the unit, and the early-December date is only the current shipping estimate. We could not confirm the selling price in Japan, shipping costs, or the total cost including taxes. We also could not find independent testing data on how much the ball position adjustment improves usability or reduces fatigue during long use. If you are considering a purchase, check the final specifications at the time of sale and the shipping terms to Japan. If possible, try the device in person to see whether your thumb reaches the ball comfortably and whether it supports the connection methods and setup environment you need.