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| Spec | Keychron Keychron V3 $60–$70 “QMK support under $100 is absurd” Budget King | Leopold Leopold FC750R PD $119–$199 “Leopold's 87-key Cherry MX TKL with a sound-absorbing pad” |
|---|---|---|
| Price , different | $60–$70 | $119–$199 |
| Size | TKL | TKL |
| Type | Pre-built | Pre-built |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Released , different | 2022 | 2018 |
| Mounting | Tray Mount | Tray Mount |
| Case , different | ABS Plastic | ABS plastic |
| Colors , different | Frosted Black, Carbon Black | Black, Grey/Blue, White, Navy |
| Weight , different | 966g | 1kg |
| Dimensions , different | 359 x 138.5 x 31mm | 362 x 140 x 33mm |
| Typing angle , different | 5.2° | Adjustable feet |
| Front height , different | 22mm | 33mm case height |
| Switches | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Profile | Standard | Standard |
| Keycaps , different | Double-shot PBT, OSA Profile | 1.5mm doubleshot PBT |
| PCB , different | Hot-swap, South-facing RGB | Soldered Cherry MX, plate mount |
| Plates | Steel | Steel |
| Compatible switches , different | MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin | Fixed Cherry MX, chosen at purchase |
| Software , different | QMK, VIA | Dip switches |
| 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 | TKL, Cherry MX, Doubleshot PBT, Sound-absorbing pad, Plate mount, Dip switches |
| 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 | Typists who want a TKL without extras Office users who value a quiet-ish, solid Cherry MX board People moving up from a standard office keyboard |
| 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 | Gamers who want RGB or software Hot-swap hobbyists Anyone who needs a number pad or USB-C |
| 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 | Tom's Guide found the build quality excellent and the typing experience fantastic Thick double-shot PBT keycaps (Tom's Guide) Steel-mounted plate with padding that dampens the spacebar (Tom's Guide) DIP switches for swapping keys such as Left Ctrl and Caps Lock, and a useful menu key (Tom's Guide) Seven Cherry MX switch choices at purchase (Tom's Guide) Plug and play with no software to install |
| 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 | Only one height setting; Tom's Guide wanted two Cheap plastic keycap puller that Tom's Guide said could scratch the keycaps Mini-USB cable rather than USB-C (Tom's Guide) No hot-swap, RGB or wireless, and no number pad Switch choice is fixed at purchase |
| 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, well-built TKL that Tom's Guide rates for its typing experience. Pick it for build and keycaps; look elsewhere for hot-swap, wireless, RGB or app support. |