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| Spec |  Keychron Keychron V3 $60–$70 “QMK support under $100 is absurd” Budget King |  Keychron Keychron Q3 Pro $160–$168 “Bluetooth 80% TKL Q with a PC plate and knob” |
|---|---|---|
| Price , different | $60–$70 | $160–$168 |
| Size | TKL | TKL |
| 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, Olive Green, Silver Grey, Shell White |
| Weight , different | 966g | 2300 ± 10 g (Fully Assembled version), 1762 ± 10 g (Fully Assembled version) Feet Height 1 mm N-key rollover: Yes for both wireless and wired modes What's in the box The Fully Assembled version includes: The keyboard PCB, the case, and the PC plate |
| Dimensions , different | 359 x 138.5 x 31mm | TKL |
| 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 | TKL 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 | Tenkeyless fans who want Bluetooth and a softer PC-plate feel Users who switch between a laptop and desktop Buyers who want a long battery rating |
| 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 low-latency wireless Anyone who needs 2.4 GHz People who want a light, portable board |
| 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 Full CNC aluminum case, gasket mount and PC plate Battery rated up to 300 hours by Keychron ANSI and ISO versions, knob, hot-swap, QMK and Keychron Launcher An owner of the Special Edition rated the typing feel highly after a year (#! code) |
| 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 | Bluetooth only, with no 2.4 GHz receiver; the #! code author measured 90 Hz over Bluetooth on the Special Edition Keychron's page lists two conflicting weights (2,300 g and 1,762 g) VIA did not connect for the #! code reviewer; the Launcher app is needed Heavy desk board, not a travel one No independent review of the standard Q3 Pro found, so feel and sound notes are second-hand |
| 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 Bluetooth TKL that depends heavily on Keychron's spec and a single owner's write-up of a sibling edition. Reasonable if you want the Q3 shape with Bluetooth, but reviews are thin and the Q3 Max is the better-documented option. |