COLORFUL debuts its first premium magnetic keyboard at Computex 2026, the new MAGNEX XC87

COLORFUL is a brand that we've been following for a while, especially when it comes to its lineup of impressive GeForce RTX graphics cards. However, it's a brand that touches nearly every corner of the enthusiast and lifestyle PC market, with laptops, desktop PCs, speakers, and peripherals. Last year the company debuted its first mechanical gaming keyboard, and at Computex 2026 we got to see its first premium gaming keyboard design, with the new MAGNEX XC87 series sporting custom magnetic switches.

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Premium boards with magnetic switches are seemingly everywhere these days, and for good reason. Compared to traditional mechanical switches, you can adjust actuation points on a per-key basis and assign multiple functions to a single key, whilst opening the door to gaming features like rapid trigger and more.

With the MAGNEX XC87, COLORFUL designed its own custom switches for the keyboard, along with an internal construction featuring a sturdy aluminum shell and multiple layers to reduce rattle and deliver a smooth typing experience. Briefly testing out the typefeel at the show, this definitely rang true, and the 80% TKL layout is spacious enough to include a dedicated control dial and small OLED display.

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COLORFUL has also created custom legends for the keyboard, which definitely makes it stand out from the pack. As a wired keyboard, it supports 8K (8,000 Hz) polling for low-latency responsiveness, too, so it's definitely built for competitive gaming. In addition to the MAGNEX XC87, COLORFUL is planning to offer a separate, more vibrant model, the MAGNEX XC87 Lile, featuring purple lilac-colored keycaps in a different but still impressive-looking design.