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| Spec |  Keychron Keychron V3 $60–$70 “QMK support under $100 is absurd” Budget King |  Keychron Keychron K6 HE $130–$140 “K6 HE, from Keychron's store” |
|---|---|---|
| Price , different | $60–$70 | $130–$140 |
| Size , different | TKL | 65% |
| Type , different | Pre-built | Barebones |
| Connectivity , different | Wired | Wireless + Wired |
| Released , different | 2022 | 2025 |
| Mounting | Tray Mount | Tray Mount |
| Case , different | ABS Plastic | Aluminum |
| Colors , different | Frosted Black, Carbon Black | Black, White |
| Weight , different | 966g | Approx. 820 g |
| Dimensions , different | 359 x 138.5 x 31mm | 317.1 x 107.5 mm (Special Edition: 319.2 x 107.6 mm) |
| Typing angle , different | 5.2° | Not listed |
| Front height , different | 22mm | Not listed |
| Switches , different | Mechanical | Hall Effect |
| Profile | Standard | Standard |
| Keycaps , different | Double-shot PBT, OSA Profile | Cherry Profile Double-shot keycaps, shine-through |
| PCB , different | Hot-swap, South-facing RGB | Hot-swap |
| Plates , different | Steel | Not listed |
| Battery , different | — | 4000 mAh, up to 120 hours |
| Compatible switches , different | MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin | Keychron magnetic switches |
| Software , different | QMK, VIA | QMK, Keychron Launcher |
| NKRO | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | 65% layout, Tri-mode, Hot-swap, QMK/VIA, Hall effect |
| 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 | Gamers who want a small Hall-effect board with wireless Desks with limited space Buyers who value an aluminum frame |
| 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 want tactile or clicky switches Anyone who needs function keys Buyers who want the cheapest Keychron compact |
| 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 | Rapid Trigger and adjustable actuation in a 65% footprint Aluminum body with foam layers; reliable wireless (GameRevolution) 2.4 GHz at 1000 Hz, Bluetooth and wired PBT shine-through keycaps About 820 g, steady but still portable |
| 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 | Linear magnetic switches only (GameRevolution, maker) Sound is clean but a little flat (GameRevolution) No function row, with a limited layout Battery rated up to 110 hours, with RGB use reducing it (Windows Central on the sibling K8 HE) Rosewood trim is a separate Special Edition |
| 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 compact Hall-effect K-series pick; well reviewed for its size. |