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| Spec |  Keychron Keychron V3 $60–$70 “QMK support under $100 is absurd” Budget King |  Keychron Keychron V4 Max $105 “A mechanical 60% that is not a Topre” |
|---|---|---|
| Price , different | $60–$70 | $105 |
| Size , different | TKL | 60% |
| Type | Pre-built | Pre-built |
| Connectivity , different | Wired | Wireless + Wired |
| Released , different | 2022 | 2024 |
| Mounting , different | Tray Mount | Gasket |
| Case , different | ABS Plastic | ABS plastic |
| Colors , different | Frosted Black, Carbon Black | Black |
| Weight , different | 966g | 645 ± 10 g (fully assembled) |
| Dimensions , different | 359 x 138.5 x 31mm | 305 x 123.1mm |
| Typing angle , different | 5.2° | 3.5° / 8° / 11° |
| Front height , different | 22mm | 28mm without keycaps |
| Switches | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Profile | Standard | Standard |
| Keycaps , different | Double-shot PBT, OSA Profile | Double-shot PBT, OSA |
| PCB , different | Hot-swap, South-facing RGB | Hot-swap, south-facing RGB |
| Plates , different | Steel | PC |
| Battery , different | — | 4000 mAh, up to 190 hours |
| Compatible switches | MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin | MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin |
| Software , different | QMK, VIA | QMK, VIA, 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 | QMK/VIA, 60% with knob, Hot-swap, Gasket mount, 2.4GHz + Bluetooth 5.1, 4000mAh, 1000Hz polling |
| 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 light wireless 60% for carrying between desks People who want gasket-mount softness in a small plastic board QMK users comfortable with layers |
| 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 needs arrow keys on the base layer Buyers who want published typing and sound measurements People who want to avoid any Max-series reliability risk |
| 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 on a 60% layout 2.4GHz at 1000Hz, Bluetooth 5.1 and wired USB-C (Keychron's spec page) 645 g (Keychron's figure) and 305 mm wide, light enough to carry Keychron rates the 4000 mAh battery at up to 190 hours with the backlight off QMK with the Launcher web app, hot-swap sockets and screw-in stabilizers An owner reported a pleasant, not-loud typing sound with silent switches fitted (kyu08) |
| 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 | Evidence is thin: no full independent review was found 60% layout with no dedicated arrows or function row ABS plastic case and non-shine-through keycaps Max-series double-press and chatter reports led to a Keychron statement in July 2025 (TechPowerUp) Bluetooth polling is 90Hz, per Keychron's spec table |
| 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 60% on Keychron's V Max platform. Independent coverage is thin, so lean on the V1 Max and V3 Max reviews as a guide, and buy from a recent batch with a good return window. |