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| Spec |  Keychron Keychron V3 $60–$70 “QMK support under $100 is absurd” Budget King |  Keychron Keychron B33 $35 “80% TKL scissor-switch wireless board with 3.5 mm travel” |
|---|---|---|
| Price , different | $60–$70 | $35 |
| Size | TKL | TKL |
| Type , different | Pre-built | Barebones |
| Connectivity , different | Wired | Wireless + Wired |
| Released , different | 2022 | 2025 |
| Mounting , different | Tray Mount | Integrated Plate |
| Case , different | ABS Plastic | Not listed |
| Colors , different | Frosted Black, Carbon Black | Deep Black |
| Weight , different | 966g | 550 ± 10 g |
| Dimensions , different | 359 x 138.5 x 31mm | TKL |
| Typing angle , different | 5.2° | Not listed |
| Front height , different | 22mm | Not listed |
| Switches , different | Mechanical | Scissor |
| Profile | Standard | Standard |
| Keycaps , different | Double-shot PBT, OSA Profile | ABS |
| PCB , different | Hot-swap, South-facing RGB | Fixed switches |
| Plates , different | Steel | Not listed |
| Battery , different | — | 800 mAh, up to 320 hours |
| Compatible switches , different | MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin | Fixed scissor switches (not replaceable) |
| Software , different | QMK, VIA | Keychron Launcher |
| NKRO , different | Yes | No |
| RGB , different | Yes | No |
| Features , different | QMK/VIA, 80% TKL with Knob, Hot-swap, Screw-in Stabs, Double-shot PBT, South-facing LEDs, 1000Hz Polling | TKL layout, Tri-mode |
| Good for , different | 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 | Quiet-office typists who want a TKL Anyone after a cheap wireless board with some travel |
| Skip if , different | 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 | Gamers People who want backlighting, hot-swap or replaceable switches |
| Pros , different | 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 | Taller scissor keys with 3.5 mm travel (TechPowerUp) TKL layout with Launcher remapping Light at 550 g (Keychron) Dongle storage slot and three feet angles (TechPowerUp) |
| Cons , different | 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 | No backlight No NKRO (TechPowerUp), which it said rules out serious gaming Sibling review: Tom's Guide found the B36 keycap shape hurt accuracy Small 800 mAh battery |
| Research take , different | 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. | A cheap, light, quiet TKL for office use. Evidence is launch coverage and a review of the B36, not of this model. |