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| Spec |  Keychron Keychron V3 $60–$70 “QMK support under $100 is absurd” Budget King |  Keychron Keychron V6 Max $118 “Wireless full-size with a gasket mount and PC plate” |
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| Price , different | $60–$70 | $118 |
| Size , different | TKL | Full |
| 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 | 1110 ± 10g (fully assembled) |
| Dimensions , different | 359 x 138.5 x 31mm | Full |
| 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 | Full 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 | Wireless full-size users who need a numpad People who want gasket-mount softness on a budget Desks that switch between a laptop and a desktop |
| 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 | Players who want 8000Hz polling Anyone who wants a stiff, heavy board 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 and PC plate with soft landings; GamesRadar called it a typist's dream Tri-mode: 2.4GHz and wired at 1000Hz, Bluetooth 5.1 Both USB-A and USB-C 2.4GHz receivers, stored in magnetic slots (GamesRadar) 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 a knob 1110 g (Keychron's figure), lighter than the wired V6's 1350 g |
| 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 | Noticeable flex in the top plate (GamesRadar) Smooth PBT keycaps feel slightly sticky over long sessions (GamesRadar) ABS case lacks the heft of aluminum boards (GamesRadar) Max-series double-press and chatter reports led to a Keychron statement in July 2025 (TechPowerUp) Bluetooth polling is 90Hz (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 well-reviewed wireless full-size with a soft, quiet feel. GamesRadar's notes on plate flex and smooth keycaps and the 2025 chatter reports are the caveats. If you want a wired board, the V6 is the cheaper and heavier option. |