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HATOR starts UK shipping with Skyfall gaming keyboards
Wed, 28th Oct 2026 (Today)
MARA SUGUENews Editor
HATOR has started shipping its gaming hardware in the UK, marking the Ukrainian-founded brand’s entry into the British market.
The first products available are the Skyfall MAG Ultima 8K Wireless Keyboard models in 80% and 65% layouts, priced at £94.99 and £84.99 respectively.
Founded in 2013, HATOR said the UK launch is its first step beyond its established presence in parts of Europe. The company sells a wider range of gaming hardware, including keyboards, microphones, headsets and gaming chairs.
The keyboard range centres on magnetic switches and offers three connection options: wired USB, Bluetooth 5.3 and 2.4GHz wireless. The models support polling rates of up to 8000Hz in wired and 2.4GHz wireless modes, alongside a 64,000Hz key scan rate.
Both versions use the company’s Aurum Ice magnetic linear switches and let users adjust actuation distance through software. Other listed functions include Dynamic Key Stroke, dual-function key presses, toggle modes, key priority settings and rapid trigger control with 0.01mm precision.
The keyboards also include hot-swappable switches, double-shot PBT keycaps, full N-key rollover, a gasket-mount structure, a multimedia control knob and a 0.85-inch TFT screen. RGB lighting can be customised on a per-key basis.
Battery capacity differs between the two models, with the 65% version carrying a 4000mAh battery and the 80% model using an 8000mAh battery. Battery life is rated at up to 24 hours with backlighting enabled and up to 533 hours without it, while charging can take up to 16 hours.
HATOR is also using the launch to highlight its browser-based Web SyncHUB configuration system, which supports Windows, macOS, Linux and ChromeOS. A separate PC SyncHUB app is available for Windows 10 and Windows 11 devices.
Users can adjust lighting, macros, profiles and other settings without creating an account. HATOR also said it does not collect telemetry, analytics or personal data, and that its servers are located in the EU.
The UK rollout gives HATOR a route into a competitive peripherals market that includes established international keyboard brands and specialist gaming hardware makers. Its pricing places the Skyfall models in the mid-range of the mechanical and magnetic gaming keyboard segment, where buyers often weigh switch technology, latency, software features and build quality against price.
The 80% format is aimed at buyers who want a more conventional layout without moving to a full-size board, while the 65% model targets users who prefer a smaller footprint. Compact keyboards have become more common in gaming and enthusiast PC setups as players look for more desk space for mouse movement and simpler layouts.
HATOR said the devices are designed for competitive play, with features such as rapid trigger and adjustable actuation increasingly common in products aimed at esports and high-speed multiplayer gaming. Magnetic switches have drawn attention across the keyboard market because they allow more granular control over key travel and reset points than conventional mechanical switch designs.
Oleg Moroz, Chief Product Officer at HATOR, said the launch reflected the company’s long-running product strategy. “Since 2013 we have been laser focused on working with gamers and the community to design, engineer and build superior gaming products which improve performance and stand apart from the sea of mediocrity available in our sector. Nowhere is this philosophy more evident than with our new range of Skyfall magnetic keyboards. Our engineers have delivered what we believe to be advanced engineering, innovation, a feature set unlike any other, and with a price designed to pleasantly surprise the passionate gamer. We can’t wait to bring our range to UK gamers and look forward to organically growing our distribution footprint throughout 2027,” Moroz said.
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