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| Spec |  Keychron Keychron Q3 Max $230 “Tri-mode 80% TKL Q praised for sound and build” |  Keychron Keychron V3 $60–$70 “QMK support under $100 is absurd” Budget King |
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| Price , different | $230 | $60–$70 |
| Size | TKL | TKL |
| Type | Pre-built | Pre-built |
| Connectivity , different | Wireless + Wired | Wired |
| Released , different | 2024 | 2022 |
| Mounting , different | Gasket | Tray Mount |
| Case , different | Aluminum | ABS Plastic |
| Colors , different | Carbon Black, Shell White | Frosted Black, Carbon Black |
| Weight , different | 1770g assembled | 966g |
| Dimensions , different | 365 x 137mm | 359 x 138.5 x 31mm |
| Typing angle | 5.2° | 5.2° |
| Front height , different | 19.7mm without keycaps | 22mm |
| Switches | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Profile | Standard | Standard |
| Keycaps , different | Double-shot PBT, KSA | Double-shot PBT, OSA Profile |
| PCB , different | Hot-swap, south-facing RGB | Hot-swap, South-facing RGB |
| Plates , different | PC | Steel |
| Battery , different | 4000mAh | — |
| Compatible switches | MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin | MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin |
| Software , different | QMK, VIA, Keychron Launcher | QMK, VIA |
| NKRO | Yes | Yes |
| RGB | Yes | Yes |
| Features , different | TKL with knob, Aluminum, Double gasket, QMK/VIA, 2.4GHz + Bluetooth, 4000mAh, Hot-swap | QMK/VIA, 80% TKL with Knob, Hot-swap, Screw-in Stabs, Double-shot PBT, South-facing LEDs, 1000Hz Polling |
| Good for , different | Buyers who want a tenkeyless metal board with a deep, muted sound Users who split time between typing and casual gaming Anyone who wants three connection modes in a TKL | 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 | People who dislike a fixed typing angle Travelers Buyers watching price closely | 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 | 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and wired modes; 1000 Hz on 2.4 GHz and wired (Tom's Guide) Tom's Guide called it acoustically damped to the extreme and well built PC Gamer scored it 92 and praised smooth, lubed switches and sturdy build Around three weeks per charge in Tom's Guide's use Screw-in metal stabilizers and double-gasket mount (Tom's Guide spec table) Programmable knob, QMK and Keychron Launcher | 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 | Expensive for a TKL (Tom's Guide, PC Gamer) Heavy: Keychron lists 1,770 g and PC Gamer measured about 2 kg No height adjustment (Tom's Guide) Bluetooth runs at 90 Hz, so use 2.4 GHz or the cable for games Side-printed legends may not appeal to everyone (PC Gamer) | 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 | One of the best-reviewed boards in the Q line: strong build, sound and connectivity. The weight, price and fixed height are the trade-offs reviewers keep mentioning. | 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. |