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| Spec |  Keychron Keychron V3 $60–$70 “QMK support under $100 is absurd” Budget King |  Keychron Keychron K10 $60–$83 “K10, from Keychron's store” |
|---|---|---|
| Price , different | $60–$70 | $60–$83 |
| Size , different | TKL | Full |
| Type , different | Pre-built | Barebones |
| Connectivity , different | Wired | Wireless + Wired |
| Released , different | 2022 | 2021 |
| Mounting | Tray Mount | Tray Mount |
| Case , different | ABS Plastic | ABS plastic, or aluminum-frame version |
| Colors , different | Frosted Black, Carbon Black | See the store |
| Weight , different | 966g | About 1082 g |
| Dimensions , different | 359 x 138.5 x 31mm | 435 x 120 x 38 mm (plastic frame), 440 x 129 x 40 mm (aluminum frame) |
| Typing angle , different | 5.2° | Not listed |
| Front height , different | 22mm | Not listed |
| Switches | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Profile | Standard | Standard |
| Keycaps , different | Double-shot PBT, OSA Profile | OEM Double-Shot ABS keycaps |
| PCB , different | Hot-swap, South-facing RGB | Hot-swap |
| Plates , different | Steel | Not listed |
| Battery , different | — | 4000 mAh, up to 240 hours |
| Compatible switches , different | MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin | MX-style |
| Software , different | QMK, VIA | QMK |
| NKRO | Yes | Yes |
| RGB | Yes | Yes |
| 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, Hot-swap, QMK/VIA |
| 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 | Buyers who want a numpad and long battery life Mac and Windows users who use Bluetooth People who plan to change keycaps |
| 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 | Anyone who needs a dongle Buyers who want PBT keycaps in the box Gamers who want Hall-effect features |
| 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 | Full-size layout with numpad (maker) Hot-swap sockets on the right version Battery rated up to 240 hours Plastic and aluminum-frame options QMK firmware on version 2 (maker) |
| 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 | ABS keycaps rather than PBT No 2.4 GHz option No review of this version was found Heavier than most compact boards at about 1 kg Hot-swap is not on every version, so check the listing |
| 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. | The basic K10. The Pro is the upgrade for keycaps and K Pro switches. |