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| Spec |  Keychron Keychron V3 $60–$70 “QMK support under $100 is absurd” Budget King |  Keychron Keychron V1 HE $160 “Magnetic-switch 75% with rapid trigger, wired and wireless” |
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| Price , different | $60–$70 | $160 |
| Size , different | TKL | 75% |
| Type | Pre-built | Pre-built |
| Connectivity , different | Wired | Wireless + Wired |
| Released , different | 2022 | 2026 |
| Mounting , different | Tray Mount | Gasket |
| Case , different | ABS Plastic | ABS plastic |
| Colors , different | Frosted Black, Carbon Black | Black |
| Weight , different | 966g | 1031 g ± 10 g (fully assembled) |
| Dimensions , different | 359 x 138.5 x 31mm | 75% |
| 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 | Not listed |
| PCB , different | Hot-swap, South-facing RGB | Hot-swap |
| Plates , different | Steel | Not listed |
| Battery , different | — | 4000 mAh, up to 100 hours (backlight off) |
| 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 | 75% layout, Hall-effect magnetic switches, Rapid trigger, Tri-mode wireless, QMK/VIA, Hot-swap (Keychron magnetic switches) |
| 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 | Competitive players who want adjustable actuation on a compact board People who want rapid trigger with wireless on a 75% Buyers happy to rely on the maker's specs |
| 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 to use standard MX switches Buyers who want independent review data first People outside the regions where it is sold |
| 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 | Hall-effect magnetic switches with rapid trigger and adjustable actuation, per Keychron Tri-mode connectivity: 2.4GHz and wired at 1000Hz, Bluetooth 5.2 at 125Hz Gasket mount in an ABS case QMK with the Launcher web app, and a 4000 mAh battery rated up to 100 hours (backlight off) Per-key actuation settings and 4-in-1 dynamic keystroke actions, according to Keychron's spec table |
| 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 independent review was found, so performance claims are Keychron's own Hot-swap sockets accept only Keychron's Ultra-fast Lime magnetic switches (Keychron) Plate-mounted stabilizers rather than screw-in ones (Keychron's spec table) Keycaps are not shine-through Heavy at 1031 g (Keychron's figure) for a plastic-cased 75% Limited edition for specific regions and sold out when checked on 2026-10-18 |
| 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. | On paper this is a V1-style 75% that swaps in magnetic switches and tri-mode wireless for gaming. It is under-reviewed, region-limited and tied to Keychron's own switches, so treat the performance claims as unproven until independent reports appear. |