Compare
Pick two boards from the directory and see how they differ.
Shaded rows are where they differ.
| Spec |  Keychron Keychron B35 $40 “96% scissor-switch wireless board with a numpad and no NKRO” |  Keychron Keychron V3 $60–$70 “QMK support under $100 is absurd” Budget King |
|---|---|---|
| Price , different | $40 | $60–$70 |
| Size , different | 96% | TKL |
| Type , different | Barebones | Pre-built |
| Connectivity , different | Wireless + Wired | Wired |
| Released , different | 2025 | 2022 |
| Mounting , different | Integrated Plate | Tray Mount |
| Case , different | Plastic | ABS Plastic |
| Colors , different | Deep Black | Frosted Black, Carbon Black |
| Weight , different | 510 ± 10 g | 966g |
| Dimensions , different | 96% | 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 320 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 | 96% 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 | Quiet-office typists who want a numpad in a smaller body | 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 People who want to swap keycaps or switches Anyone who wants backlighting | 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 | 96% layout with a numpad Quiet scissor keys with full-height keycaps (series description) 510 g and 320 hours claimed (Keychron) | 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 NKRO (Keychron) No backlight Sibling review: Tom's Guide found the B36 keycap shape hurt accuracy No review of this exact model found | 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 cheap quiet 96% with real caveats and no direct review; the B36 review is the nearest guide. | 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. |