Keychron Nape Pro wireless trackball launches for $90 to fix your desk setup

Keychron Nape Pro wireless trackball mouse in black

Keychron’s new Nape Pro trackball mouse slides under your keyboard to help keep your hands closer to the keys, all while providing deep customization, gesture controls, and tri-mode connectivity. It's a niche productivity tool, but if you're tired of reaching for a traditional mouse, it could be a smart upgrade.

Jay Bonggolto, Published 07/31/2026 🇩🇪 🇪🇸 ...

Keychron has built its reputation on mechanical keyboards, but its latest desktop accessory wants to solve a different productivity problem. The company first unveiled the Nape Pro wireless trackball mouse at CES 2026, and now it’s officially available for pre-order worldwide on Amazon and the brand's online store for $89.99, with shipments starting in mid-August.

It’s a small, rectangular device that features an inline cursor controller and a fully programmable macro pad. It sits just below the space bar on your keyboard, where your thumbs rest. Built on open-source ZMK firmware, it provides versatile connectivity: USB-C, Bluetooth 5.3 and a low-latency 2.4GHz USB Type-A dongle. A 200mAh battery powers the mouse and for up to 50 hours of battery life per charge, while a 25mm resin ball and a PixArt PAW 3222 optical sensor handle cursor tracking.

Its customizability could be the real draw for programmers, video editors, and writers. It has two primary clicks, four other programmable buttons, and a clicky control dial. Power users can program up to seven different layer maps for custom macros and app-specific shortcuts with the web-based Keychron Launcher app.

Keychron Nape Pro wireless trackball mouse in white along with a USB Type-A dongle

Keychron Nape Pro wireless trackball mouse in black along with a USB Type-A dongle

The Nape Pro is available in black and white finishes, suitable for minimalist desks or tight travel setups without a mousing surface. You can even put it on the left or right of a drawing tablet or inside split keyboard layouts. But the low-profile location may not be ideal for thick palm rests.

Unlike standalone trackball monsters such as the the 52mm Elecom Huge Plus that require full palm support, Keychron designed the Nape Pro as a complementary productivity tool rather than a full mouse replacement. If you’ve ever wanted your mouse closer to your keyboard, then the Nape Pro could be one of the more interesting productivity gadgets to come out this year.

It must be noted that the first few Amazon user reviews are alarming rather than glowing, with customers reporting unexpected issues such as poor compatibility with Macs over Bluetooth.