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| Spec |  Keychron Keychron V3 $60–$70 “QMK support under $100 is absurd” Budget King |  Keychron Keychron B36 $40 “Full-size scissor-switch wireless board, quiet but with accuracy complaints” |
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| Price , different | $60–$70 | $40 |
| Size , different | TKL | Full |
| Type | Pre-built | Pre-built |
| Connectivity , different | Wired | Wireless + Wired |
| Released , different | 2022 | 2025 |
| Mounting , different | Tray Mount | Integrated Plate |
| Case , different | ABS Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors , different | Frosted Black, Carbon Black | Deep Black |
| Weight , different | 966g | 650 ± 10 g |
| Dimensions , different | 359 x 138.5 x 31mm | Full |
| 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 | Full 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 offices that need a numpad People who switch between Windows and macOS |
| 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 Typists who prioritise accuracy (Tom's Guide preferred a Logitech board) Anyone who wants backlighting |
| 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 | Very quiet typing (Tom's Guide) Adjustable angles for comfort and a light body Launcher remapping and 1000Hz over 2.4GHz or wired Dual-OS legends and switch |
| 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 | Keycap profile led to mistypes and poor accuracy in Tom's Guide's testing No backlight and a small 800 mAh battery (Tom's Guide) No NKRO (Keychron, Tom's Guide) Fixed scissor switches, no hot-swap |
| 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, quiet full-size board with a clear downside in Tom's Guide's review: the keycap shape hurt its accuracy. Try the keys in person if you can. |