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| Spec |  Keychron Keychron V6 $75–$100 “Wired full-size with a steel plate, tray mount and optional knob” |  Keychron Keychron V3 $60–$70 “QMK support under $100 is absurd” Budget King |
|---|---|---|
| Price , different | $75–$100 | $60–$70 |
| Size , different | Full | TKL |
| Type | Pre-built | Pre-built |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Released | 2022 | 2022 |
| Mounting | Tray Mount | Tray Mount |
| Case , different | Plastic | ABS Plastic |
| Colors , different | Frosted Black (Translucent), Carbon Black (Non-transparent) | Frosted Black, Carbon Black |
| Weight , different | 1350 ± 10 g (fully assembled) | 966g |
| Dimensions , different | Full | 359 x 138.5 x 31mm |
| Typing angle , different | Not listed | 5.2° |
| Front height , different | Not listed | 22mm |
| Switches | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Profile | Standard | Standard |
| Keycaps , different | Double-shot PBT | Double-shot PBT, OSA Profile |
| PCB , different | Hot-swap | Hot-swap, South-facing RGB |
| Plates , different | Not listed | Steel |
| Compatible switches , different | MX-style | MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin |
| Software , different | QMK, Keychron Launcher | QMK, VIA |
| NKRO | Yes | Yes |
| RGB , different | No | Yes |
| Features , different | Full layout, Wired, Hot-swap, QMK/VIA, Knob | QMK/VIA, 80% TKL with Knob, Hot-swap, Screw-in Stabs, Double-shot PBT, South-facing LEDs, 1000Hz Polling |
| Good for , different | Full-size users who need a numpad and function row Fixed office or gaming desks QMK users on a budget | 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 |
| Skip if , different | Anyone who wants wireless People who travel with their keyboard Buyers who want a soft gasket feel | 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 |
| Pros , different | Full-size 108-key layout with a numpad and arrows Steel plate and tray mount with foam and silicone pad layers; Tom's Guide found very little flex Lovely, well-insulated sound (Tom's Guide) Screw-in PCB stabilizers rattle less than clip-in ones (Tom's Guide) QMK with VIA remapping that persists on the keyboard, and Keychron's Launcher web app Hot-swap sockets for 3-pin and 5-pin switches | 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 |
| Cons , different | Heavy at 1350 g (Keychron's figure), so it is a fixed-desk board Wired only; the V6 Max is the wireless option VIA web app was janky, did not support RGB and did not work in some browsers (Tom's Guide) Tall keycaps took getting used to (Tom's Guide) Tray mount with steel plate has little flex | 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 |
| Research take , different | A solid, plain wired full-size that Tom's Guide rated highly for build, sound and value. It is heavy and wired only; the V6 Max is the wireless version and the V6 8K adds 8000Hz. | 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. |