Keychron
Keychron Q3 Max
Released 2024
Researched from maker specs and published sources. Last checked Oct 18, 2026.
Tri-mode 80% TKL Q praised for sound and build
A 1.8 kg aluminum 80% TKL with 2.4 GHz (1000 Hz), Bluetooth and wired modes, double gasket and Gateron Jupiter switches. Tom's Guide and PC Gamer rate the sound and build highly.
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Our take, based on research
One of the best-reviewed boards in the Q line: strong build, sound and connectivity. The weight, price and fixed height are the trade-offs reviewers keep mentioning.
Overview
The Q3 Max is the tri-mode tenkeyless Q: aluminum with a PC plate, gasket mount, QMK, a knob, Bluetooth for up to three devices, 2.4 GHz and wired USB-C. Keychron lists Gateron Jupiter Red, Brown or Banana switches, KSA double-shot PBT keycaps, a 4000 mAh battery rated up to 180 hours, 137 x 365 mm and 1,770 g.
Tom's Guide recommended it, calling it gorgeous, acoustically damped and well built, with 1000 Hz polling that makes it usable for games, and saw about three weeks per charge. Its downsides were price, weight and no height adjustment, and its spec table lists 1000 Hz over 2.4 GHz and wired but 90 Hz over Bluetooth. PC Gamer scored it 92, praising sturdy build, smooth lubed switches and battery life, and noting that the side-printed keycap legends may not suit everyone.
PC Gamer measured 2.045 kg, roughly 275 g above Keychron's 1,770 g figure, and Tom's Guide put it at 72 ounces, so expect a very planted keyboard.
Pros & Cons
- 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and wired modes; 1000 Hz on 2.4 GHz and wired (Tom's Guide)
- Tom's Guide called it acoustically damped to the extreme and well built
- PC Gamer scored it 92 and praised smooth, lubed switches and sturdy build
- Around three weeks per charge in Tom's Guide's use
- Screw-in metal stabilizers and double-gasket mount (Tom's Guide spec table)
- Programmable knob, QMK and Keychron Launcher
- Expensive for a TKL (Tom's Guide, PC Gamer)
- Heavy: Keychron lists 1,770 g and PC Gamer measured about 2 kg
- No height adjustment (Tom's Guide)
- Bluetooth runs at 90 Hz, so use 2.4 GHz or the cable for games
- Side-printed legends may not appeal to everyone (PC Gamer)
Who Is This For?
- Buyers who want a tenkeyless metal board with a deep, muted sound
- Users who split time between typing and casual gaming
- Anyone who wants three connection modes in a TKL
- People who dislike a fixed typing angle
- Travelers
- Buyers watching price closely
Where to Buy
Dimensions
365 x 137mm
Weight
1770g assembled
Case Material
Aluminum
Connectivity
Both
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Case Colors
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