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| Spec |  Keychron Keychron V3 $60–$70 “QMK support under $100 is absurd” Budget King |  Keychron Keychron V6 8K $85 “Wired full-size with 8000Hz polling, a steel plate and a knob” |
|---|---|---|
| Price , different | $60–$70 | $85 |
| Size , different | TKL | Full |
| Type | Pre-built | Pre-built |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Released , different | 2022 | 2026 |
| Mounting | Tray Mount | Tray Mount |
| Case , different | ABS Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors , different | Frosted Black, Carbon Black | Black |
| Weight , different | 966g | 1240 g ± 10 g |
| Dimensions , different | 359 x 138.5 x 31mm | 140.61 x 447.85 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 | Steel | Steel |
| 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 | Full 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 gamers who want 8000Hz and a numpad People who like a firm, stable feel QMK users who want a knob on a full-size 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 wireless Buyers who want a soft gasket feel People happy with 1000Hz who want to spend less |
| 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 | 8000Hz polling over wired USB-C, with QMK and the Launcher web app Steel plate and tray mount for a firm feel Full-size 108-key layout with a numpad and knob Hot-swap sockets for Keychron Super or other 3-pin and 5-pin switches Lighter than the original V6 at 1240 g (Keychron's figures) Screw-in PCB stabilizers |
| 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 Heavy: at 1240 g (Keychron's figure) it is a fixed-desk board Little flex from a tray mount with a steel plate No independent review of this model was found 8000Hz benefits are small for typing (Tom's Guide on the V1 8K) |
| 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 wired full-size with 8000Hz and a firm tray-mount feel. Evidence is limited to Keychron's specs and the V6 review; the V6 Max is the choice if you want wireless. |