Cougar Ultimus Pro keyboard packs premium features and a no-nonsense 98% design

Cougar has a new mechanical keyboard hitting the market in Q4 2025, the Ultimus Pro. While the ‘Pro' name might suggest a top-of-the-line flagship, this new board appears to be taking a more practical approach, focusing on delivering a core set of highly sought-after features in a straightforward package.

The Ultimus Pro is built around a compact 98% layout, offering a near-full-size experience with a smaller desk footprint. Available in black and white, it's a wireless board at its heart, featuring triple-mode connectivity that allows it to connect to up to five devices simultaneously via 2.4GHz, Bluetooth, or a wired USB-C connection. Cougar is also claiming a battery life of up to 380 hours, though as is typical, this figure is achieved with the RGB lighting switched off.

For keyboard enthusiasts, the board comes equipped with hot-swappable sockets, allowing you to change out the switches easily. Cougar is shipping it with its pre-lubricated linear switches, though their origin is currently undisclosed. The keycaps are said to be made from durable PBT plastic (doubleshot).

A couple of thoughtful design touches are also included. The keyboard features feet that can be adjusted to three different angles to suit your typing preference, and the detachable USB-C cable can be routed through one of three channels on the back of the board for cleaner cable management. The Cougar UIX software is supported for customising settings.

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