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| Spec |  Keychron Keychron V3 $60–$70 “QMK support under $100 is absurd” Budget King |  Keychron Keychron K10 Max $100–$120 “K10 Max, from Keychron's store” |
|---|---|---|
| Price , different | $60–$70 | $100–$120 |
| Size , different | TKL | Full |
| Type , different | Pre-built | Barebones |
| Connectivity , different | Wired | Wireless + Wired |
| Released , different | 2022 | 2024 |
| Mounting | Tray Mount | Tray Mount |
| Case , different | ABS Plastic | ABS |
| Colors , different | Frosted Black, Carbon Black | White, Black |
| Weight , different | 966g | 1530 g |
| Dimensions , different | 359 x 138.5 x 31mm | 447.37 x 139.82 mm |
| 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 | Double-shot PBT |
| PCB , different | Hot-swap, South-facing RGB | Hot-swap |
| Plates | Steel | Steel |
| Battery , different | — | 4000 mAh, up to 190 hours |
| Compatible switches , different | MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin | MX-style |
| Software , different | QMK, VIA | QMK, Keychron Launcher |
| 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 | Full-size users who want a dongle and QMK/VIA Work-and-play users who want responsive switches Modders who want an easy-to-open case |
| 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 | Typists who like a soft, cushioned feel Buyers who want a volume knob Players who need 8 kHz or 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 | 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and wired (maker) Strong build, good keycaps and responsive Super switches (Tom's Guide) Extra dampening and a deeper sound (Tom's Guide) Tray-mounted steel plate that is easy to open for modding (Tom's Guide) QMK firmware with PBT keycaps |
| 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 | Typing is firmer, with a hard stop at bottom-out (Tom's Guide) No volume knob (Tom's Guide) Heavy at about 1530 g Battery rated at 190 hours, lower than the K10 1000 Hz polling only |
| 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 well-reviewed full-size with a dongle. Tom's Guide saw it as a fine keyboard, though firmer than some prefer. |