Logitech Alto Keys Amber K98 Plus gains full wired USB-C support

Logitech has given its Alto Keys Amber K98 Plus a feature that makes immediate sense to office users hopping between devices, gamers who want a wired fallback, and hybrid workers tired of battery anxiety: full USB-C data support. The K98M Plus and K98S Plus now sit in tri-mode territory with wired USB-C, Bluetooth Low Energy and Logitech Bolt, and the wired mode brings 1 kHz polling into the mix.

That matters because the Alto Keys line already borrowed more from enthusiast keyboards than most mainstream office boards. Logitech’s product pages describe the K98M as a 98-key wireless mechanical keyboard with a UniCushion gasket structure and hot-swappable Marble switches, while the K98S uses hot-swappable quiet pink switches and white backlighting. The look stays restrained rather than flashy, with six lighting modes instead of an RGB showpiece, and Logitech has also been pushing programmable keys plus ecosystem features through Logi Options+ and, in some markets, Logi AI Portal.

The new USB-C support does more than add another connection option. It turns the port into a real data path, not just a charging jack, which is the sort of small hardware correction that resonates in a hobby where convenience and consistency often beat spec-sheet drama. Logitech’s Chinese product page says the K98M Plus now offers wired three-mode connectivity and up to 550 days of battery life under typical use. At around $48 for the K98M Plus and $60 for the K98S Plus, the refresh stays in the midrange, where Logitech appears to be betting that users want a polished typing experience, multi-device flexibility and a safety net when wireless is not enough.

The move also closes a gap between Alto Keys and the custom-board expectations Logitech had already flirted with. PCMag’s Jan. 24, 2026 review of the original Alto Keys K98M described it as a hot-swappable mechanical keyboard aimed at office productivity and enthusiast users, while Engadget noted that Logitech was targeting keyboard enthusiasts with a workspace-oriented board and white backlighting instead of RGB. Logitech’s support pages still frame keyboard setup mainly around Bluetooth or a USB receiver, so adding full wired input to Alto Keys is a notable expansion of the company’s usual office-keyboard playbook. It does not make the K98 Plus a custom board, but it does make it feel far closer to one in the moments that matter most.