Introducing
PHOTON
Designed by ai03
The pursuit of portable perfection
Introducing
PHOTON
Designed by ai03
The pursuit of portable perfection
For all typing duties, anywhere.
ONLY
$89
For all typing duties, anywhere.
ONLY
$89
Wireless performance
Available in four colors
Wireless performance
Available in four colors
Wireless performance
Available in four colors
Beautifully designed
Sweeping curves and angles
highlight the sculpted exterior.
The bottom nests into the top
case, creating clean lines and
surfaces. A perfect fit.
Beautifully designed
Sweeping curves and angles
highlight the sculpted exterior.
The bottom nests into the top
case, creating clean lines and
surfaces. A perfect fit.
A closer look
Make it yours
With the included gaskets, you can choose how you want your photon to sound and feel. Use them all for a slightly stiffer feel with a more dampened sound profile, or opt to only use the 4 larger gaskets for a softer feel and higher pitched sound.
Photon mounted with all gaskets and built with lubed & filmed Gateron X, PC plate, cherry clip-in stabilizers, and plate foam.
Photon mounted with 8 gaskets and built with lubed & filmed Gateron X, PC plate, cherry clip-in stabilizers, and plate foam.
A closer look
Injection-molded performance
Engineered with fins and grooves to enhance rigidity and acoustics.
Gasket-mounted internals
For a superior typing experience.
Uninterrupted lines
No visible hardware with internal screws.
RGB underglow
LED lighting control at your fingertips.
Custom keyboard DNA
Encoder knob kit with knob available.
More details coming soon.
Make it yours
With the included gaskets, you can choose how you want your photon to sound and feel. Use them all for a slightly stiffer feel with a more dampened sound profile, or opt to only use the 4 larger gaskets for a softer feel and higher pitched sound.
Photon mounted with all gaskets and built with lubed & filmed Gateron X, PC plate, cherry clip-in stabilizers, and plate foam.
Photon mounted with 8 gaskets and built with lubed & filmed Gateron X, PC plate, cherry clip-in stabilizers, and plate foam.
Extended battery life.
Lightweight.
Open source.
Customize your keymap with ZMK Studio, a real time keymapping software (similar to VIA).
ZMK is an open source firmware built specifically for custom wireless keyboards. It is incredibly power efficient, allowing you to get the most out of your battery. We estimate that with normal use and RGB off, you should be able to get six months or more out of the included battery per charge. Like QMK, ZMK lets you customize your keymap and so much more.
ZMK (Stock)
• Completely open source
• 1500 mAh battery
• Active use with RGB turned off*
4000+
hours of battery life
QMK (Keychron, highly optimized)
• Partially open source
• 4000 mAh battery
• Active use with RGB turned off*
180+
hours of battery life
*ZMK battery life estimated using ZMK battery profiler with 0 downtime, assuming lab settings. Keychron estimated using their "Wireless Working Time" parameter. Real world use cases may vary.
Layout support
Layout support for default wireless and hotswap PCB
Other specifications
Measurements
Front height: 15.6mm
Typing angle: 7 degrees
Built weight (full build with battery): 565g
Unbuilt weight (case, plate, PCB): 330g
Mac/Windows Mode
Easily switch between modes
Extended battery life.
Lightweight.
Open source.
Customize your keymap with ZMK Studio, a real time keymapping software (similar to VIA).
ZMK is an open source firmware built specifically for custom wireless keyboards. It is incredibly power efficient, allowing you to get the most out of your battery. We estimate that with normal use and RGB off, you should be able to get six months or more out of the included battery per charge. Like QMK, ZMK lets you customize your keymap and so much more.
ZMK (Stock)
• Completely open source
• 1500 mAh battery
• Active use with RGB turned off*
4000+
hours of battery life
QMK (Keychron, highly optimized)
• Partially open source
• 4000 mAh battery
• Active use with RGB turned off*
180+
hours of battery life
*ZMK battery life estimated using ZMK battery profiler with 0 downtime, assuming lab settings. Keychron estimated using their "Wireless Working Time" parameter. Real world use cases may vary.
Layout support
Layout support for default wireless and hotswap PCB
Measurements
Front height: 15.6mm
Typing angle: 7 degrees
Built weight (full build with battery): 565g
Unbuilt weight (case, plate, PCB): 330g
Mac/Windows Mode
Easily switch between Mac and PC
Gallery
Product details
Gallery
Product details
Content and reviews
- Build streams and videos from your favorite content creators coming soon!
Content and reviews
- Build streams and videos from your favorite content creators coming soon!
FAQ
Q: When can I order a Photon?
A: Preorders start on February 1, 2025.
Q: When will my preorder ship?
A: May 2025 (est).
Q: How long will the battery last?
A: With RGB turned off, Photon will last for more than half a year.
FAQ
Q: When can I order a Photon?
A: Preorders start on February 1, 2025.
Q: When will my preorder ship?
A: May 2025 (est).
Q: How long will the battery last?
A: With RGB turned off, Photon will last for more than half a year.