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| Spec |  Keychron Keychron B40 $50 “75% Alice-layout scissor board with macro column and knob” |  Keychron Keychron V3 $60–$70 “QMK support under $100 is absurd” Budget King |
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| Price , different | $50 | $60–$70 |
| Size , different | 75% | TKL |
| Type , different | Barebones | Pre-built |
| Connectivity , different | Wireless + Wired | Wired |
| Released , different | 2026 | 2022 |
| Mounting , different | Integrated Plate | Tray Mount |
| Case , different | Not listed | ABS Plastic |
| Colors , different | Deep Black | Frosted Black, Carbon Black |
| Weight , different | 595 g | 966g |
| Dimensions , different | 75% | 359 x 138.5 x 31mm |
| Typing angle , different | Not listed | 5.2° |
| Front height , different | Not listed | 22mm |
| Switches , different | Scissor | Mechanical |
| Profile , different | Low Profile | 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 | — |
| Compatible switches , different | Fixed scissor switches (not replaceable) | MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin |
| Software , different | Keychron software | QMK, VIA |
| NKRO , different | No | Yes |
| RGB , different | No | Yes |
| Features , different | 75% layout, Tri-mode, Low profile | QMK/VIA, 80% TKL with Knob, Hot-swap, Screw-in Stabs, Double-shot PBT, South-facing LEDs, 1000Hz Polling |
| Good for , different | Typists who want a small ergonomic Alice board Quiet offices | 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 wants hot-swap or backlighting Anyone who needs a review-backed purchase | 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 | Compact Alice layout Macro column and a programmable knob (TechPowerUp) Tri-mode connectivity with 1000Hz over 2.4GHz 595 g (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 backlight Fixed scissor switches and ABS keycaps No independent review 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 quiet Alice board that exists mostly on the maker's word so far. Wait for reviews. | 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. |