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| Spec |  Keychron Keychron Q6 Pro $175 “Bluetooth full-size Q with long battery life” |  Keychron Keychron V3 $60–$70 “QMK support under $100 is absurd” Budget King |
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| Price , different | $175 | $60–$70 |
| Size , different | Full | 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 | 2160 ± 10 g (fully assembled) | 966g |
| Dimensions , different | Full | 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 | Full 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 | Full-size users who want Bluetooth and long battery life People who like a bouncy, cushioned typing feel Mac and Windows users who share one keyboard | 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 2.4 GHz Buyers who want RGB shine-through 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 | Full-size layout with number pad, knob and Bluetooth 5.1 Outstanding build quality and bouncy gasket feel (Windows Central) Incredibly sturdy case and comfortable Banana switches (Trusted Reviews) Battery rated up to 300 hours (Keychron); Windows Central called it stellar QMK/VIA customization, ANSI and ISO options | 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 | Not designed for portability at 2.1 kg (Windows Central) USB-C port is off-center (Windows Central) Dim lighting with the standard keycaps (Trusted Reviews) A little expensive (Trusted Reviews, WIRED) No 2.4 GHz option | 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 full-size boards in the Q family: praised for build and battery life, with price and weight as the main complaints. | 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. |