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| Spec |  Keychron Keychron V3 $60–$70 “QMK support under $100 is absurd” Budget King |  Keychron Keychron V2 Max $115 “Tri-mode 65% with a gasket mount and optional knob” |
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| Price , different | $60–$70 | $115 |
| Size , different | TKL | 65% |
| Type | Pre-built | Pre-built |
| Connectivity , different | Wired | Wireless + Wired |
| Released , different | 2022 | 2024 |
| Mounting , different | Tray Mount | Gasket |
| Case , different | ABS Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors , different | Frosted Black, Carbon Black | Carbon Black |
| Weight , different | 966g | 696 ± 10 g (fully assembled) |
| Dimensions , different | 359 x 138.5 x 31mm | 65% |
| 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 190 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 | 65% 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 | A wireless 65% with arrow keys on a modest budget Switching between a laptop and a desktop People who want gasket-mount feel in a plastic board |
| 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 an all-metal body Buyers who want published typing and sound measurements Those who would not want to open the case if a chatter problem appears |
| 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 | Tri-mode: 2.4GHz at 1000Hz, Bluetooth 5.1 and wired USB-C Gasket mount with PC plate, with more sound-absorbing layers than the V2 (Greenkeys) Both USB-C and USB-A receivers are included Optional programmable knob, QMK and Launcher support Hot-swap sockets with Gateron Jupiter switches 696 g (Keychron's figure) is light for a desk board, and Keychron rates the battery at up to 190 hours with the backlight off |
| 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 | ABS plastic case; there is no metal option on this model No full independent review was found, so feel and sound claims rely on the maker and a sibling model Max-series double-press and chatter reports led to a Keychron statement in July 2025 (TechPowerUp) |
| 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 logical wireless update to the V2 on paper, with a softer mount and tri-mode connectivity. Independent coverage is thin, so lean on the V1 Max reviews as a guide and buy from a recent batch with a good return window. |