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| Spec |  Keychron Keychron V3 $60–$70 “QMK support under $100 is absurd” Budget King |  Keychron Keychron V10 $80 “Wired 75% Alice layout with five macro keys and a knob” |
|---|---|---|
| Price , different | $60–$70 | $80 |
| Size , different | TKL | Alice |
| Type | Pre-built | Pre-built |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Released | 2022 | 2022 |
| Mounting | Tray Mount | Tray Mount |
| Case , different | ABS Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors , different | Frosted Black, Carbon Black | Frosted Black (Translucent), Carbon Black (Non-transparent) |
| Weight , different | 966g | 1230±10 g (fully assembled) |
| Dimensions , different | 359 x 138.5 x 31mm | Alice |
| 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 | Not listed |
| 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 | Alice 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 | Typists who want an ergonomic split shape and a function row Macro and QMK users who want five dedicated keys Wired desktop setups |
| 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 regularly uses standard keyboards or laptops KVM-switch users People who need wireless or a lighter 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 | Alice layout with 88 keys, a programmable knob and five macro keys (M1 to M5) Steel plate and tray mount with hot-swap sockets and screw-in stabilizers QMK and VIA programming, and programmable RGB Clements reached about 92 WPM at 99% accuracy within minutes of starting Thick PBT keycaps with sharp legends (Clements) Wired, so no battery |
| 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; the V10 Max adds 2.4GHz and Bluetooth Alice layout wastes some key positions (a doubled spacebar and B) and omits keys like End and PrtScr (Clements) The knob and multimedia keys did not work through Clements' KVM switch, and NKRO broke it entirely Caps Lock indicator is hard to see; keycap heights are not uniform (Clements) Clements pulled a Blue switch stem out when removing a keycap At 1230 g (Keychron's figure) it is heavy for a plastic board |
| 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 well-priced wired Alice 75% that works well if you commit to the layout. Clements liked it but could not settle into the layout after a month, and the KVM quirks are worth knowing about. For wireless, see the V10 Max. |