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| Spec |  Keychron Keychron Q1 Pro $168 “The Honda Civic of custom keyboards” Best Overall |  Keychron Keychron Q3 Pro $160–$168 “Bluetooth 80% TKL Q with a PC plate and knob” |
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| Price , different | $168 | $160–$168 |
| Size , different | 75% | TKL |
| Type , different | Barebones | Pre-built |
| Connectivity | Wireless + Wired | Wireless + Wired |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Mounting | Gasket | Gasket |
| Case , different | 6063 Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Colors , different | Carbon Black, Shell White, Silver Grey, Navy Blue | Carbon Black, Olive Green, Silver Grey, Shell White |
| Weight , different | 1.74kg (fully assembled) | 2300 ± 10 g (Fully Assembled version), 1762 ± 10 g (Fully Assembled version) Feet Height 1 mm N-key rollover: Yes for both wireless and wired modes What's in the box The Fully Assembled version includes: The keyboard PCB, the case, and the PC plate |
| Dimensions , different | 327.5 x 145 x 35.8mm | TKL |
| Typing angle , different | 5.2° | Not listed |
| Front height , different | 22.6mm | Not listed |
| Switches | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Profile | Standard | Standard |
| Keycaps , different | Double-shot PBT, KSA profile (fully assembled version) | Double-shot PBT |
| PCB , different | Hot-swap, South-facing RGB | Hot-swap |
| Plates | PC | PC |
| Battery , different | 4000mAh (up to 300h, backlight off) | 4000 mAh, up to 300 hours |
| Compatible switches , different | MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin | MX-style |
| Software , different | QMK, VIA, Keychron Launcher | QMK, Keychron Launcher |
| NKRO | Yes | Yes |
| RGB , different | Yes | No |
| Features , different | QMK/VIA, Hot-swap, Double Gasket Mount, Aluminum Case, Bluetooth 5.1 + USB-C, South-facing LEDs, Screw-in Stabilizers, 1000Hz Polling (wired) | TKL layout, Tri-mode, Hot-swap, QMK/VIA, Knob |
| Good for , different | Heavy typists who want a soft, cushioned feel Buyers who want QMK programmability with Bluetooth People who switch between Mac and Windows Anyone who wants to swap switches or tune the build | Tenkeyless fans who want Bluetooth and a softer PC-plate feel Users who switch between a laptop and desktop Buyers who want a long battery rating |
| Skip if , different | Competitive gaming over wireless (90Hz polling) Anyone who needs a portable keyboard Buyers who want 2.4GHz wireless on this model People who prefer a low, flat keycap profile | Gamers who want low-latency wireless Anyone who needs 2.4 GHz People who want a light, portable board |
| Pros , different | Flexible PC plate and gasket mount give a soft, bouncy typing feel (Tom's Guide) Full CNC aluminum case at 1,736 g assembled, so it stays put on the desk Bluetooth 5.1 for up to 3 devices plus USB-C; MakeUseOf found the Bluetooth connection stable QMK firmware with the Keychron Launcher web app for remapping and macros Hot-swap sockets take 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style switches 4000 mAh battery, rated up to 300 hours with the backlight off; Tom's Guide saw two to three weeks per charge Programmable aluminum knob, plus a system toggle and both Mac and Windows keycaps | Bluetooth 5.1 for up to three devices plus wired USB-C Full CNC aluminum case, gasket mount and PC plate Battery rated up to 300 hours by Keychron ANSI and ISO versions, knob, hot-swap, QMK and Keychron Launcher An owner of the Special Edition rated the typing feel highly after a year (#! code) |
| Cons , different | Wireless is Bluetooth only, at 90Hz polling; 1000Hz needs a USB-C cable No 2.4GHz option on the Pro; Keychron lists the Q1 Max for that Heavy for a 75% and not a board to carry around Tom's Guide heard a slightly hollow stock sound and occasional metallic pings Tall KSA keycaps raised mistype rates in Tom's Guide's typing test An r/Keychron owner report describes spacebar rattle from the stock stabilizers Tom's Guide called the $219 assembled price steep at review time (Nov 2024) | Bluetooth only, with no 2.4 GHz receiver; the #! code author measured 90 Hz over Bluetooth on the Special Edition Keychron's page lists two conflicting weights (2,300 g and 1,762 g) VIA did not connect for the #! code reviewer; the Launcher app is needed Heavy desk board, not a travel one No independent review of the standard Q3 Pro found, so feel and sound notes are second-hand |
| Research take , different | A comfort-first 75% that suits long typing sessions better than gaming or travel. Reviewers rate the build and typing feel highly and mark it down for weight, price and a stock sound that can ping. If you want 2.4GHz or magnetic switches, compare the Q1 Max and Q1 HE before buying. | A Bluetooth TKL that depends heavily on Keychron's spec and a single owner's write-up of a sibling edition. Reasonable if you want the Q3 shape with Bluetooth, but reviews are thin and the Q3 Max is the better-documented option. |