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| Spec |  Keychron Keychron K13 Max $90–$110 “K13 Max, from Keychron's store” |  Keychron Keychron V3 $60–$70 “QMK support under $100 is absurd” Budget King |
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| Price , different | $90–$110 | $60–$70 |
| Size | TKL | TKL |
| Type , different | Barebones | Pre-built |
| Connectivity , different | Wireless + Wired | Wired |
| Released , different | 2024 | 2022 |
| Mounting , different | Integrated Plate | Tray Mount |
| Case , different | Not listed | ABS Plastic |
| Colors , different | See the store | Frosted Black, Carbon Black |
| Weight , different | 600 g | 966g |
| Dimensions , different | TKL | 359 x 138.5 x 31mm |
| Typing angle , different | Not listed | 5.2° |
| Front height , different | Not listed | 22mm |
| Switches , different | Low Profile | Mechanical |
| Profile , different | Low Profile | Standard |
| Keycaps , different | Double-shot PBT, low profile | Double-shot PBT, OSA Profile |
| PCB , different | Hot-swap | Hot-swap, South-facing RGB |
| Plates , different | Not listed | Steel |
| Battery , different | 2000 mAh, up to 95 hours (backlight off) | — |
| Compatible switches , different | Keychron low-profile | MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin |
| Software , different | QMK, VIA, Keychron Launcher | QMK, VIA |
| NKRO | Yes | Yes |
| RGB | Yes | Yes |
| Features , different | TKL layout, Tri-mode, Hot-swap, QMK/VIA, Low profile | QMK/VIA, 80% TKL with Knob, Hot-swap, Screw-in Stabs, Double-shot PBT, South-facing LEDs, 1000Hz Polling |
| Good for , different | Spreadsheet and office users who want a slim numpad board Travelers who still need a numpad QMK/VIA users who want a dongle | 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 | Anyone who wants a full set of dedicated arrows and numpad keys Buyers who want long battery life Gamers who need 8 kHz polling | 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 | Numpad in a slim, compact body (maker) Comfortable typing and light enough to travel (Tom's Guide) 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and wired QMK/VIA with a web Launcher (Tom's Guide) Foam layers for sound (maker) | 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 | Numpad layout takes time to learn (Tom's Guide) Underwhelming battery life (Tom's Guide) Loose feet (Tom's Guide) Only low-profile switches fit (maker) Battery rated at 95 hours with backlight off | 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 unique slim board with a numpad. The numpad layout is the learning curve. | 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. |