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| Spec |  Keychron Keychron V3 $60–$70 “QMK support under $100 is absurd” Budget King |  Keychron Keychron K10 Pro $80–$100 “K10 Pro, from Keychron's store” |
|---|---|---|
| Price , different | $60–$70 | $80–$100 |
| Size , different | TKL | Full |
| Type | Pre-built | Pre-built |
| Connectivity , different | Wired | Wireless |
| Released , different | 2022 | 2025 |
| Mounting | Tray Mount | Tray Mount |
| Case , different | ABS Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors , different | Frosted Black, Carbon Black | Black - Fully Assembled (Hot-Swappable), Black - Barebone (Hot-Swappable), White - Fully Assembled (Hot-Swappable), Black - Fully Assembled |
| Weight , different | 966g | Not listed |
| Dimensions , different | 359 x 138.5 x 31mm | 8x6mm |
| 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, normal profile |
| PCB , different | Hot-swap, South-facing RGB | Hot-swap |
| Plates , different | Steel | Not listed |
| Compatible switches , different | MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin | MX-style |
| Software , different | QMK, VIA | QMK, VIA, 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, Wireless, 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 | Apple users who want a full-size with a numpad QMK/VIA users on a mid-range budget People who like PBT 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 | Buyers who want a dongle (see the K10 Max) Gamers who want 8 kHz or Hall-effect features Anyone who wants an aluminum case |
| 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 | QMK/VIA, hot-swap and PBT keycaps (maker) Eight-layer build with foam (AppleInsider) Easy three-device Bluetooth pairing (AppleInsider) Extra keycaps and tools included (AppleInsider) K Pro switch choices including Banana tactile |
| 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 | Maker's page lists no weight, battery or dimensions No dongle Plastic case and a tray mount (maker) Banana switches are noticeably clicky (AppleInsider) Review dates from 2024, so details may have changed since |
| 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 sound mid-range full-size for QMK/VIA users. AppleInsider liked it. |