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| Spec |  Filco Filco Majestouch 3 $129–$160 “Filco's plain Cherry MX full-size with PBT keycaps and NKRO over USB” |  Keychron Keychron Q6 Max $200–$240 “Tri-mode full-size Q that reviewers rate highly” |
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| Price , different | $129–$160 | $200–$240 |
| Size | Full | Full |
| Type | Pre-built | Pre-built |
| Connectivity , different | Wired | Wireless + Wired |
| Released , different | 2022 | 2024 |
| Mounting , different | Tray Mount | Gasket |
| Case , different | ABS plastic | Aluminum |
| Colors , different | Matte black | Carbon Black, Shell White |
| Weight , different | 1.2kg | 2184g assembled |
| Dimensions , different | 440 x 138 x 38.5mm | 446 x 137mm |
| Typing angle , different | Feet raise it to 49.5mm | 5.2° |
| Front height , different | 38.5mm | 20.1mm without keycaps |
| Switches | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Profile | Standard | Standard |
| Keycaps , different | Doubleshot PBT | Double-shot PBT, KSA or OSA |
| PCB , different | Soldered Cherry MX | Hot-swap, south-facing RGB |
| Plates , different | Steel | PC |
| Battery , different | — | 4000mAh |
| Compatible switches , different | Fixed Cherry MX, chosen at purchase | MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin |
| Software , different | None | QMK, VIA, Keychron Launcher |
| NKRO | Yes | Yes |
| RGB , different | No | Yes |
| Features , different | Full size, Cherry MX, Doubleshot PBT, NKRO over USB, Media keys on the F-row | QMK/VIA, Full size with knob, Hot-swap, Double gasket, Aluminum case, 2.4GHz + Bluetooth 5.1, 4000mAh, 1000Hz polling |
| Good for , different | Typists who want a plain, durable full-size with PBT keycaps Office desks that want no lighting or software Buyers who already know which Cherry MX switch they want | Full-size typists and gamers who want one wireless board (the 2.4 GHz dongle is the low-latency route) Mac and Windows users who want a quick OS switch People who like a quiet, planted metal board |
| Skip if , different | Hot-swap or RGB fans Wireless users Buyers who want the most features for the money (Eurogamer) | Travelers Anyone who needs an adjustable angle Buyers who want a lighter keyboard |
| Pros , different | Double-shot PBT keycaps with legends that will not wear off (Diatec, Eurogamer) Cherry MX Brown, Blue, Red or Silent Red at purchase (Diatec) Full N-key rollover over USB, an upgrade over the Majestouch 2 (Eurogamer) Media controls on the function row (Eurogamer) Factory-lubed Costar stabilizers that work well (Eurogamer) Heavy, rigid build at 1.2 kg (Diatec); Eurogamer weighed 1.4 kg | 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and wired modes with a number pad WePC found the double-gasket design very effective at muffling noise Top-notch build quality and QMK/VIA compatibility (TechRadar) Switches layouts between Windows and macOS (TechRadar), with extra keycaps for both Great battery life, Keychron rates up to 180 hours (WePC) Side-printed keycap option available (WePC) |
| Cons , different | No hot-swap, so switches are fixed at purchase (Eurogamer) No RGB, software, macros or wireless (Eurogamer) Eurogamer heard some ping on the space bar if pressed harder Eurogamer thought it expensive for the modest upgrades over the Majestouch 2 Cherry MX Brown switches can feel slightly scratchy before they break in (Eurogamer) | Extreme weight makes it hard to carry (TechRadar, GameRevolution) No typing angle or height adjustment (TechRadar, WePC) No wrist rest included (TechRadar) Stiff connectivity switch (TechRadar) Tom's Guide's spec table lists 90 Hz over wireless for the Max, so use the cable for the 1000 Hz rate |
| Research take , different | A dependable typist's full-size that Eurogamer liked to use but found hard to justify on value. Pick it for the build and PBT keycaps; look elsewhere for hot-swap, wireless or lighting. | A top-rated full-size mechanical board. Everyone who reviewed it agreed on strong build and sound, and flagged weight and fixed height. |