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| Spec |  Keychron Keychron V3 $60–$70 “QMK support under $100 is absurd” Budget King |  Keychron Keychron K2 Pro $68–$90 “K2 Pro, from Keychron's store” |
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| Price , different | $60–$70 | $68–$90 |
| Size , different | TKL | 75% |
| Type | Pre-built | Pre-built |
| Connectivity , different | Wired | Wireless + Wired |
| Released | 2022 | 2022 |
| Mounting | Tray Mount | Tray Mount |
| Case , different | ABS Plastic | ABS, or ABS with aluminum frame |
| Colors , different | Frosted Black, Carbon Black | See the store |
| Weight , different | 966g | About 940 g (ABS), 1070 g (aluminum frame) |
| Dimensions , different | 359 x 138.5 x 31mm | 311.6 x 121.6 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 |
| 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 | 75% 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 QMK/VIA and a steel plate in a 75% for less than the Max Mac and Windows users who use Bluetooth with up to three devices Typists who like the OSA profile |
| 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 wants 2.4 GHz wireless (see the K2 Max) Gamers who need lower wireless polling latency Typists who prefer a softer gasket feel |
| 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 customization and hot-swap sockets Steel plate and PCB-mounted screw-in stabilizers (maker) Double-shot PBT OSA keycaps Three-device Bluetooth and wired USB-C; two-level feet (EnosTech) EnosTech's verdict: a no-frills board that just works |
| 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 | Wireless polling is 90 Hz over Bluetooth, and there is no 2.4 GHz dongle (maker) Tom's Hardware found Bluetooth poor and the tray-mount typing stiff on the sibling K8 Pro OSA keycaps take adjustment and felt slick on the K8 Pro, and legends do not shine through Arrow keys sit tight against the main block (EnosTech) The black assembled version is not hot-swappable and has no foam (maker note) |
| 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 solid 75% for QMK users who stay on Bluetooth or wired. The Max is the better pick if you want a dongle. |