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| Spec |  Keychron Keychron V3 $60–$70 “QMK support under $100 is absurd” Budget King |  Keychron Keychron V1 8K $75 “Wired 75% with 8000Hz polling and a gasket mount” |
|---|---|---|
| Price , different | $60–$70 | $75 |
| Size , different | TKL | 75% |
| Type | Pre-built | Pre-built |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Released , different | 2022 | 2026 |
| Mounting , different | Tray Mount | Gasket |
| Case , different | ABS Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors , different | Frosted Black, Carbon Black | Black |
| Weight , different | 966g | 995 g ± 10 g |
| Dimensions , different | 359 x 138.5 x 31mm | 147.7 x 328.05 mm |
| 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 |
| Compatible switches , different | MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin | MX-style |
| Software , different | QMK, VIA | QMK, 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 | 75% layout, Wired, 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 | Wired typists who want the newer gasket build of the V1 layout Gamers who want 8000Hz on a compact board QMK users who prefer to remap through a web app |
| 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 | Anyone who wants wireless Buyers who dislike body flex People who only want standard 1000Hz and are happy with the cheaper V1 |
| 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 | Gasket mount with a PC plate gives a cushioned feel (Keychron's spec page; Tom's Guide) 8000Hz polling rate QMK firmware and Launcher remapping, per-key and mix RGB (Tom's Guide), plus a metal knob Hot-swap sockets for Keychron Super switches or other 3-pin and 5-pin switches Double-shot PBT keycaps with Mac and Windows legends Tom's Guide described a satisfying, slightly thocky sound and a solid, non-hollow plastic body 2.19 lb (Tom's Guide), light enough that the reviewer carried it in a backpack |
| 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 | Wired only; there is no wireless version (Tom's Guide) Some flex in the body (Tom's Guide) 8000Hz brings little benefit over 1000Hz for most players and can tax system resources (Tom's Guide) Fewer foam layers than the original V1 (Tom's Guide) Plastic case, so it will not feel as dense as Keychron's aluminum boards |
| 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 sensible refresh of the wired V1: the same 75% layout with a gasket mount, a PC plate and 8000Hz polling. Tom's Guide rated it highly for build and sound, with flex and no wireless as the drawbacks. If you want wireless, the V1 Max is the better fit. |