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| Spec |  Keychron Keychron B3 Pro Ultra-Slim $35 “Ultra-slim 75% scissor board with Launcher remapping” |  Keychron Keychron V3 $60–$70 “QMK support under $100 is absurd” Budget King |
|---|---|---|
| Price , different | $35 | $60–$70 |
| Size , different | 75% | TKL |
| Type , different | Barebones | Pre-built |
| Connectivity , different | Wireless + Wired | Wired |
| Released , different | 2025 | 2022 |
| Mounting , different | Integrated Plate | Tray Mount |
| Case , different | Not listed | ABS Plastic |
| Colors , different | Space Gray, Ivory White | Frosted Black, Carbon Black |
| Weight , different | 410 g / 0.90 lbs | 966g |
| Dimensions , different | 296.8 x 127.5 mm | 359 x 138.5 x 31mm |
| Typing angle , different | Not listed | 5.2° |
| Front height , different | Not listed | 22mm |
| Switches , different | Scissor | Mechanical |
| Profile | Standard | Standard |
| Keycaps , different | ABS | Double-shot PBT, OSA Profile |
| PCB , different | Fixed switches | Hot-swap, South-facing RGB |
| Plates , different | Not listed | Steel |
| Battery , different | 800 mAh, up to 300 hours | — |
| Compatible switches , different | Fixed scissor switches (not replaceable) | MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin |
| Software , different | Keychron Launcher | QMK, VIA |
| NKRO , different | No | Yes |
| RGB , different | No | Yes |
| Features , different | 75% layout, Tri-mode | QMK/VIA, 80% TKL with Knob, Hot-swap, Screw-in Stabs, Double-shot PBT, South-facing LEDs, 1000Hz Polling |
| Good for , different | Travel and office typists People who like to remap on a work PC without installing software | A first QMK/VIA keyboard on a small budget Learning switch swapping without soldering Desk or office use where wireless is not needed TKL fans who want arrow keys and a nav cluster |
| Skip if , different | Gamers Anyone who needs backlighting or mechanical switches | Anyone who needs wireless Buyers who want an aluminum case People who want a soft, flexy gasket-style feel Buyers who need a guaranteed in-stock listing |
| Pros , different | Quiet, quick scissor keys (Parka Blogs) Remapping in the browser with Keychron Launcher, no driver install Tri-mode with 1000Hz over 2.4GHz and wired; 410 g (Keychron) 75% layout with Mac and Windows legends | QMK firmware with the Keychron Launcher web app for remapping and macros Hot-swap sockets, so switches can be changed without soldering Screw-in PCB stabilizers; Keychron says third-party screw-in stabilizers also fit Double-shot PBT keycaps and K Pro switches on the assembled version (pre-lubed except the clicky Blue) Steel plate with a tray mount, which reviewers of the V3 8K found stable and firm TKL layout with arrow keys and navigation keys, and an optional knob |
| Cons , different | No backlight No right Ctrl and some Ctrl+Alt+Shift shortcuts did not work for Parka Blogs Fixed scissor keys, no hot-swap | Wired only; the V3 Max is the wireless version ABS plastic case rather than aluminum Tray mount feels stiffer than a gasket-mounted board (APH Networks, on the V3 8K) Keychron's page lists it as sold out, so availability is uncertain Little independent review coverage of this exact model |
| Research take , different | A good small office keyboard backed by one detailed review. Pick it over the B1 Pro if you want Launcher; pick the B1 Pro for ZMK. | A plain wired TKL that, on Keychron's specs, gives QMK/VIA, hot-swap and screw-in stabilizers in a plastic case. Its trade-offs are the plastic build, a stiffer tray-mount feel and no wireless. Because reviews of this exact model are scarce and Keychron lists it as sold out, the V3 Max or V3 8K may be the more practical buy. |