Framework Wireless Touchpad Keyboard

Last updated: 21 June 2026

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What is the Framework Wireless Touchpad Keyboard?

Put simply, it is a standalone keyboard with a clickable trackpad on the right-hand side. Framework, the modular laptop maker, designed it for living-room PCs, media centres and quick desktop setup. Essentially, it lifts the keyboard and touchpad module straight from the Framework Laptop 12 and rearranges it into one wireless unit.

As a result, you get the same 1.5mm key travel and the same 19mm key spacing as the laptop. Meanwhile, the trackpad measures 68.8 by 85.6mm, so it dwarfs the tiny pads on most couch keyboards. Framework previewed it in April 2026, and it is due to ship later in 2026.

Where to buy the Framework keyboard

For now, Framework sells the keyboard direct on its own store. So you can pre-order it straight from the official pre-order page, since demand has been unusually high. According to PC Gamer, Framework has called it "by far our most waitlisted product", so stock could move quickly at launch.

Pre-order on Framework

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Key features and benefits

• Laptop-grade trackpad. The 68.8 by 85.6mm pad is a clickable Windows Precision Touchpad, so multi-finger gestures work on Windows and Linux.
• Proper key feel. Because it uses 19mm spacing and 1.5mm travel, typing feels closer to a real laptop than to a cramped media remote.
• Three ways to connect. You can pair over Bluetooth, plug in via USB-C for a wired link, or use the USB-A dongle that clips neatly into the back.
• Four-device switching. Additionally, it pairs with up to four wireless devices, so you can hop between a TV box, laptop and tablet.
• Repairable and hackable. Framework publishes the CAD files on GitHub, and the keyboard runs open-source ZMK firmware. Therefore tinkerers can remap keys or even build their own.
• Low-power wireless. Under the hood, a Nordic nRF54-series wireless chip handles the radio, which keeps power draw low.

Framework keyboard specs at a glance

Touchpad	68.8 x 85.6mm clickable Windows Precision Touchpad, multi-touch gestures
Keys	Scissor switches, 1.5mm travel, 19mm spacing (same module as Framework Laptop 12)
Connectivity	Bluetooth, wired USB-C, and a stowable USB-A dongle
Multi-device	Up to four paired wireless devices
Firmware	Open-source ZMK, with CAD design files on GitHub
Wireless chip	Nordic nRF54-series low-power SoC
Availability	Previewed April 2026, shipping later in 2026
Price	UK price not yet confirmed [VERIFY: confirm official UK RRP at launch]

Who the Framework keyboard suits

Naturally, it makes most sense for living-room setups. For example, pair it with a compact PC such as the Raspberry Pi 400 or a mini PC under the telly, and you have a tidy sofa station. Beyond that, it suits home-server admins, sim-rig builders and anyone who wants a clean desk without a separate mouse.

Linux users get a particular win here too. Because the trackpad uses Precision drivers, gestures behave properly rather than glitching like cheaper pads often do.

Honest limitations

However, it is not perfect, and a couple of trade-offs stand out. Firstly, there is no backlight, so typing in a dark room relies on feel. Secondly, the layout is compact, which means secondary keys sit on the Fn row. Consequently, it is built for the couch rather than for long coding sessions.

There is also the single click pad rather than separate physical mouse buttons, which some users prefer. Finally, the UK price remains unconfirmed, and the long waitlist suggests early stock may be tight. So patience could be needed at launch.

Price and availability

Framework has not confirmed an official price yet. That said, press reports have pointed to around $99 in the US, although Liliputing notes the company "hasn't said how much" it will cost. Therefore treat any figure as a rough guide until launch. Likewise, no official UK price has appeared, so we will update this page once Framework confirms one.

FAQs

How much does the Framework Wireless Touchpad Keyboard cost?

Framework has not confirmed a price yet. Press coverage has suggested roughly $99 in the US, but no UK figure is official. As soon as Framework confirms a UK price, we will add it here.

When is the Framework keyboard released?

Framework previewed it in April 2026 and says it ships later in 2026. Because it is the company's most waitlisted product, pre-ordering early is sensible if you want one near launch.

Can I buy the Framework keyboard on Amazon or Back Market?

Not yet. It is a brand-new product sold direct by Framework, so there is no Amazon UK listing at the time of writing. Back Market only sells refurbished tech, so it will not stock a new release either. For now, Framework's own store is the place to look.

Does it work with Windows, Mac and Linux?

Yes, it connects to almost any device over Bluetooth, USB-C or the dongle. The Precision Touchpad gestures work fully on Windows and Linux, while basic pointer control works on Mac and mobile too.

Does the Framework keyboard have a backlight?

No, there is no backlight. So if you often type in a dark room, that is worth weighing up before you buy.

Can I build my own version?

Yes, and that is part of the appeal. Framework publishes the CAD files on GitHub and uses open-source ZMK firmware. Additionally, it plans to sell the control board separately for people who want to design their own keyboard.

Sources and further reading

• Framework official product page
• Framework CAD and documentation on GitHub
• ZMK open-source keyboard firmware
• Liliputing preview and specs

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