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| Spec |  Keychron Keychron Q14 Pro $184 “Bluetooth southpaw 96% Alice Q with a left numpad” |  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 | Wired |
| Released , different | 2023 | 2022 |
| Mounting , different | Gasket | Tray Mount |
| Case , different | Aluminum | ABS Plastic |
| Colors , different | Carbon Black, Silver Grey, Shell White | Frosted Black, Carbon Black |
| Weight , different | 2395 ± 10 g (fully assembled) | 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 |
| Battery , different | 4000 mAh, up to 300 hours | — |
| 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, Tri-mode, 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 | Left-handed users who want an ergonomic Alice board Multi-device Bluetooth users Typists who want a softer plate | 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 Right-handed numpad users Travelers | 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 ergonomics with numpad on the left Bluetooth plus wired USB-C PC plate and double gasket Battery rated up to 300 hours (Keychron) ANSI and ISO versions | 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 independent review of this exact model found Bluetooth polling is 90 Hz on the Q13 Pro sibling (#! code) No 2.4 GHz option Heavy at about 2.4 kg Southpaw layout is unusual | 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 spec-led, Bluetooth-only southpaw Alice. Sibling reviews are positive on comfort and negative on weight and price. | 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. |