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| Spec |  Keychron Keychron V3 $60–$70 “QMK support under $100 is absurd” Budget King |  Keychron Keychron Q2 Pro $168 “Bluetooth 65% Q with a flexible polycarbonate plate” |
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| Price , different | $60–$70 | $168 |
| Size , different | TKL | 65% |
| Type | Pre-built | Pre-built |
| Connectivity , different | Wired | Wireless + Wired |
| Released , different | 2022 | 2023 |
| Mounting , different | Tray Mount | Gasket |
| Case , different | ABS Plastic | Aluminum |
| Colors , different | Frosted Black, Carbon Black | Carbon Black, Silver Grey, Shell White |
| Weight , different | 966g | 1489 ± 10 g (fully assembled) |
| Dimensions , different | 359 x 138.5 x 31mm | 65% |
| 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 , different | Steel | PC |
| Battery , different | — | 4000 mAh, up to 300 hours |
| Compatible switches , different | MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin | MX-style |
| 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, Knob |
| 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 | Daily typists who want a 65% with Bluetooth and a softer feel Mac and Windows users who connect several devices Buyers happy to swap stabilizers or keycaps later |
| 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 | Gamers who want a 1000 Hz wireless dongle Anyone who wants maximum durability from a steel plate People who want out-of-the-box perfect stabilizers |
| 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 | Bluetooth 5.1 for up to three devices plus wired USB-C Flexible plate and a cushy, bouncy gasket feel (Switch and Click) Gasket mount, hot-swap sockets and screw-in stabilizers in an aluminum 65% at 1,489 g Battery rated up to 300 hours (Keychron) ANSI and ISO layouts, knob and QMK/VIA |
| 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 | No 2.4 GHz receiver; Wirecutter notes this against the Q2 Max Switch and Click found the stabilizers need work and the stock keycaps are not great, and did not rate the sound as the best Wirecutter says it does not feel as nice to type on as the Q2 Max Heavy for a 65%; not a commuter board |
| 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 capable Bluetooth 65% that Switch and Click uses as a daily driver while flagging stabilizers, keycaps and sound. The Q2 Max is the step up if you want 2.4 GHz and a better stock feel. |