Depending on your hardware, here is the quick start guide.
One of the biggest complaints about the old 1822 was spring fatigue after 50,000 cycles. The Multikey 1822 New uses Nitinol memory-alloy springs that return to their original tension even after a decade of use. This means consistent key insertion force and reduces "sticky cylinder" syndrome.
As of early 2026, the Multikey 1822 New is widely available through authorized security distributors. Pricing is premium:
Note: Avoid unauthorized sellers on eBay or Amazon. Knock-off "1822 new" cylinders exist, but they lack the patented ghost pin and will fail security audits.
| Feature | Old 1822 (Legacy) | Multikey 1822 New | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Connectivity | USB 2.0 / PS/2 | USB-C 3.2 / Bluetooth 5.4 | | Key Switches | Membrane or Cherry MX Blue | Hall Effect (Magnetic) + Tactile | | Software | Windows XP/Vista only | Web-based GUI, QMK/VIA support | | Security | Standard pin tumbler | Magnetic + Sapphire + Biometric | | Price | Discontinued / $50 used | $189 (Macro) / $450 (Lock system) | | Latency | 16 ms | 0.5 ms (Wired) / 2 ms (Wireless) |
Depending on your hardware, here is the quick start guide.
One of the biggest complaints about the old 1822 was spring fatigue after 50,000 cycles. The Multikey 1822 New uses Nitinol memory-alloy springs that return to their original tension even after a decade of use. This means consistent key insertion force and reduces "sticky cylinder" syndrome. multikey 1822 new
As of early 2026, the Multikey 1822 New is widely available through authorized security distributors. Pricing is premium: Depending on your hardware, here is the quick start guide
Note: Avoid unauthorized sellers on eBay or Amazon. Knock-off "1822 new" cylinders exist, but they lack the patented ghost pin and will fail security audits. Note: Avoid unauthorized sellers on eBay or Amazon
| Feature | Old 1822 (Legacy) | Multikey 1822 New | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Connectivity | USB 2.0 / PS/2 | USB-C 3.2 / Bluetooth 5.4 | | Key Switches | Membrane or Cherry MX Blue | Hall Effect (Magnetic) + Tactile | | Software | Windows XP/Vista only | Web-based GUI, QMK/VIA support | | Security | Standard pin tumbler | Magnetic + Sapphire + Biometric | | Price | Discontinued / $50 used | $189 (Macro) / $450 (Lock system) | | Latency | 16 ms | 0.5 ms (Wired) / 2 ms (Wireless) |