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| Spec |  Keychron Keychron Q13 Pro $184 “Bluetooth 96% Alice Q recommended by an RSI sufferer” |  Keychron Keychron V3 $60–$70 “QMK support under $100 is absurd” Budget King |
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| Price , different | $184 | $60–$70 |
| Size , different | Alice | TKL |
| Type | Pre-built | Pre-built |
| Connectivity , different | Wireless | Wired |
| Released , different | 2023 | 2022 |
| Mounting , different | Gasket | Tray Mount |
| Case , different | All-metal | ABS Plastic |
| Colors , different | Carbon Black, Silver Grey, Shell White | Frosted Black, Carbon Black |
| Weight , different | Not listed | 966g |
| Dimensions , different | Alice | 359 x 138.5 x 31mm |
| Typing angle , different | Not listed | 5.2° |
| Front height , different | Not listed | 22mm |
| Switches | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Profile | Standard | Standard |
| Keycaps , different | Double-shot PBT | Double-shot PBT, OSA Profile |
| PCB , different | Hot-swap | Hot-swap, South-facing RGB |
| Plates , different | PC | Steel |
| Compatible switches , different | MX-style | MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin |
| Software , different | QMK, Keychron Launcher | QMK, VIA |
| NKRO | Yes | Yes |
| RGB , different | No | Yes |
| Features , different | Alice layout, Wireless, Hot-swap, QMK/VIA, Knob | 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 an ergonomic curve in a full-size board People who move between devices over Bluetooth Macro-key users | 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 who need low-latency wireless Travelers Anyone who wants multiple professional reviews | 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 | Alice layout with numpad and five macro keys An owner credits the sloped layout with relieving RSI pain (#! code) Bluetooth 5.1 for three devices plus wired USB-C ANSI and ISO versions, gasket mount and QMK/VIA Heavy case with rubber feet that does not move (#! code) | 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 | Bluetooth polling is 90 Hz, versus 1000 Hz wired (#! code) About 100 hours of Bluetooth at the lowest brightness (#! code) The case looks plain compared with fancier Keychron editions (#! code) Heavy at about 2.3 kg Single owner-written source | 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 sensible Bluetooth Alice 96% backed mainly by one long-term owner's positive account. Good for typing comfort, not for wireless gaming. | 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. |