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Keychron V3 compared with Keychron Q3 Max
Spec	Keychron Keychron V3 $60–$70 “QMK support under $100 is absurd” Budget King	Keychron Keychron Q3 Max $230 “Tri-mode 80% TKL Q praised for sound and build”
Price , different	$60–$70	$230
Size	TKL	TKL
Type	Pre-built	Pre-built
Connectivity , different	Wired	Wireless + Wired
Released , different	2022	2024
Mounting , different	Tray Mount	Gasket
Case , different	ABS Plastic	Aluminum
Colors , different	Frosted Black, Carbon Black	Carbon Black, Shell White
Weight , different	966g	1770g assembled
Dimensions , different	359 x 138.5 x 31mm	365 x 137mm
Typing angle	5.2°	5.2°
Front height , different	22mm	19.7mm without keycaps
Switches	Mechanical	Mechanical
Profile	Standard	Standard
Keycaps , different	Double-shot PBT, OSA Profile	Double-shot PBT, KSA
PCB , different	Hot-swap, South-facing RGB	Hot-swap, south-facing RGB
Plates , different	Steel	PC
Battery , different	—	4000mAh
Compatible switches	MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin	MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin
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	TKL with knob, Aluminum, Double gasket, QMK/VIA, 2.4GHz + Bluetooth, 4000mAh, Hot-swap
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 a tenkeyless metal board with a deep, muted sound Users who split time between typing and casual gaming Anyone who wants three connection modes in a TKL
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	People who dislike a fixed typing angle Travelers Buyers watching price closely
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 modes; 1000 Hz on 2.4 GHz and wired (Tom's Guide) Tom's Guide called it acoustically damped to the extreme and well built PC Gamer scored it 92 and praised smooth, lubed switches and sturdy build Around three weeks per charge in Tom's Guide's use Screw-in metal stabilizers and double-gasket mount (Tom's Guide spec table) Programmable knob, QMK and Keychron Launcher
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	Expensive for a TKL (Tom's Guide, PC Gamer) Heavy: Keychron lists 1,770 g and PC Gamer measured about 2 kg No height adjustment (Tom's Guide) Bluetooth runs at 90 Hz, so use 2.4 GHz or the cable for games Side-printed legends may not appeal to everyone (PC Gamer)
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.	One of the best-reviewed boards in the Q line: strong build, sound and connectivity. The weight, price and fixed height are the trade-offs reviewers keep mentioning.