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| Spec |  Keychron Keychron V3 $60–$70 “QMK support under $100 is absurd” Budget King |  Keychron Keychron V7 $60 “Wired 70% with a steel plate, tray mount and no knob” |
|---|---|---|
| Price , different | $60–$70 | $60 |
| Size , different | TKL | 70% |
| 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 | 845 ± 10 g (fully assembled) |
| Dimensions , different | 359 x 138.5 x 31mm | 70% |
| 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 | 70% layout, Wired, Hot-swap, QMK/VIA |
| 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 wired compact board that keeps arrow keys People who like a firm, stiff feel Beginners who want a modding platform |
| 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 People who want a rotary knob Buyers who want review data specific to the V7 |
| 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 | 70% layout that keeps a dedicated arrow cluster in a compact case Steel plate and tray mount give a firm feel, as Expert Reviews found on the sibling V4 Hot-swap sockets, screw-in PCB stabilizers and QMK with the Launcher web app Includes both Mac and Windows keycaps in the assembled version 845 g (Keychron's figure) |
| 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 No independent review of the V7 itself was found The V line sits high off the desk and has no wrist rest (Expert Reviews, on the V4) Tray mount with a steel plate has little flex Keychron's page lists ANSI only |
| 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 plain wired 70% in the V mold. Evidence for this model is thin, so it rests on the maker's specs and the V4 review; consider the V2 Max or V8 Max if you want wireless. |