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| Spec |  Keychron Keychron V3 $60–$70 “QMK support under $100 is absurd” Budget King |  Keychron Keychron Q4 HE $240 “Wireless 60% magnetic Q that types heavy” |
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| Price , different | $60–$70 | $240 |
| Size , different | TKL | 60% |
| Type | Pre-built | Pre-built |
| Connectivity , different | Wired | Wireless + Wired |
| Released , different | 2022 | 2025 |
| Mounting , different | Tray Mount | Gasket |
| Case , different | ABS Plastic | Aluminum |
| Colors , different | Frosted Black, Carbon Black | Carbon Black, Shell White |
| Weight , different | 966g | 1415g ± 10 g (fully assembled) |
| Dimensions , different | 359 x 138.5 x 31mm | 60% |
| 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 | Double-shot PBT |
| PCB , different | Hot-swap, South-facing RGB | Hot-swap |
| Plates , different | Steel | Aluminum |
| Battery , different | — | 4000 mAh, up to 100 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 | 60% layout, Tri-mode, Hot-swap, QMK/VIA, Knob, 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 | Players who want a small wireless Hall effect board Typists who like a deliberate, firm key feel Desks with limited space |
| 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 | Light-touch typists People who need arrows on the main layer Switch hobbyists wanting variety |
| 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 0.2 to 3.8 mm (Keychron) 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth, 1000 Hz polling Smooth switches with immediate feedback (Audiophile Heaven) Updated stabilizers with less wobble and noise (Audiophile Heaven) 60% shape felt comfortable for typing and gaming (Audiophile Heaven) |
| 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 | Audiophile Heaven found the stock switches heavy enough to tire the fingers faster Only Gateron Double-Rail magnetic switches are compatible No dedicated delete or arrow keys on the 60% layout Battery rated up to 100 hours Only one independent review found |
| 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 compact Hall effect board that its one reviewer liked for size and smoothness but found heavy to type on. Make sure a heavier key feel suits you before buying. |