PORTO, PORTUGALOBJECT / 001EST. 2026
THE FIRST INSTRUMENT

KESTREL
ONE.

Every keystroke,
considered.

A keyboard made for the hours you spend at the keys. Precisely built. Quietly expressive. Entirely yours.

Find your One FROM $249
SCROLL TO EXPLORE75% LAYOUT   /   84 KEYS   /   01 KNOB
01 / BUILT IN PORTO84 KEYS, ZERO COMPROMISE02 / MADE FOR THE LONG SESSION1000 HZ RESPONSE
THE THINKING KESTREL INSTRUMENTS
03 — 08

AN OBJECT
YOU RETURN TO.

We built Kestrel One for the small ritual of sitting down to make something.

Weight where it matters. Give where your fingers need it. A sound that stays in the room, instead of filling it. Designed and assembled by a six-person workshop in Porto.

Explore the details
FORM / FUNCTION THE DETAILS
04 — 08

A LITTLE MORE
THOUGHT IN EVERY LAYER.

01 / FEEL

A softer
landing.

Poron gaskets suspend the flex-cut plate inside the case. The result is a consistent, cushioned response from edge to edge.

02 / MOTION

Linear by design.

Factory-lubed Kestrel Linear switches have a 45 g actuation and a 3.8 mm journey. Smooth from first press to last.

03 / FREEDOM

Your desk, your way.

Choose wired, low-latency 2.4 GHz, or Bluetooth 5.3 for three devices. Move between them without changing your rhythm.

THREE FINISHES ONE CHARACTER
05 — 08

YOUR DESK.
YOUR SIGNAL.

Bead-blasted, anodized aluminium. Choose the finish that feels at home on your desk.

THE SOUND AN INSTRUMENT, AFTER ALL
06 — 08

LISTEN
CLOSELY.

The Kestrel Linear has a low, deliberate note. Give the keys a try. This preview is synthesized in your browser; your desk and speakers will add their own character.

45 G ACTUATION3.8 MM TRAVELPBT KEYCAPS
TYPE TO LISTEN
HEADPHONES RECOMMENDED000 KEYSTROKES
ALL THE NUMBERS THE SPECIFICATIONS
07 — 08

NOTHING
LEFT OUT.

Every dimension, connection and material. The details should be easy to find.

KESTREL
INSTRUMENTS
PORTO

01 / BUILD

Layout
75%, 84 keys + rotary knob
Case
CNC 6063 aluminium, bead-blasted & anodized
Mount / plate
Poron gasket / flex-cut FR4
Keycaps
Double-shot PBT, KT profile
Dimensions
325 × 135 × 32 mm; 6.5° angle
Weight
1.9 kg / 2.4 kg Founders

02 / ELECTRONICS

Switches
Kestrel Linear, 45 g, 3.8 mm travel
PCB
Hot-swap 3- & 5-pin, south-facing RGB
Connectivity
USB-C, 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 5.3 (3 devices)
Polling
1000 Hz wired and 2.4 GHz
Battery
4000 mAh; ~200 h lights off / ~40 h on
Firmware
Open-source, QMK/VIA compatible
MAKE IT YOURS THE EDITIONS
08 — 08

CHOOSE
YOUR ONE.

Two ways to start. Both built around the same considered foundation.

THE ORIGINAL01 / 02

Kestrel One

The complete instrument. FR4 plate, anodized aluminium case, Kestrel Linear switches and PBT keycaps.

  • Choose Dusk, Bone or Signal
  • Mac and Windows keycaps included
  • 2-year warranty
$249
NUMBERED / LIMITED TO 50002 / 02

Founders Edition

For the first 500 desks. A brass plate and weight give the One a denser feel, and each is individually numbered.

  • Brass plate and brass weight
  • Individually numbered
  • Everything in Kestrel One
$299
PRE-ORDERS SHIP IN 6–8 WEEKSWORLDWIDE SHIPPING · FREE OVER $20030-DAY RETURNS
Need more switches? 90-pack of Kestrel Linear · $39
BEFORE YOU ASK GOOD TO KNOW
FAQ

THE
DETAILS.

When will my keyboard ship?+

Pre-orders are expected to ship in 6–8 weeks. We ship worldwide, with free shipping on orders over $200.

Can I change the switches later?+

Yes. The hot-swap PCB accepts 3- and 5-pin MX-style switches, so you can change the feel without soldering.

Will it work with my computer?+

Kestrel One works with macOS, Windows, Linux, iPadOS and Android. Both Mac and Windows keycap legends are included.

Can I remap the keys?+

Yes. The open-source firmware is QMK/VIA compatible, and a browser configurator is included.

What if it is not right for me?+

Every keyboard comes with a 2-year warranty and a 30-day no-questions return window.