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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 23, 2026

Apos OLKB Preonic vs Fiio KB3

Get the Apos OLKB Preonic for knob. Get the Fiio KB3 for hot-swappable.

What actually differs

The differences that matter

Skip the 40-row spec sheet. These are the specs that change how each board feels, sounds, and fits your desk.

Apos OLKB Preonic

Fiio KB3

  • Connection

    Wired

    Wired, Bluetooth

  • Hot-swappable

    No

    Yes

  • Ergonomics

    Ortholinear

    Standard

  • Case material

    Acrylic, Aluminum

    Metal, Plastic

  • Knob

    Yes

    No

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Apos OLKB Preonic
  • Fiio KB3
Performance
61
45
Build quality
68
52
Productivity
56
60
Customizability
75
76
Portability
40
87
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Full specs

Apos OLKB Preonic vs Fiio KB3 specs

Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.

10 of 18 specs differ

Apos OLKB Preonic

Fiio KB3

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Linear, Tactile

Hot-swappable

No
Yes

Mount style

—
Gasket Mount

Layout

Layout size

—
Numpad

Layout standard

Colemak
ANSI

Ergonomics

Ortholinear
Standard

Knob

Yes
No

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Wired, Bluetooth

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Acrylic, Aluminum
Metal, Plastic

Keycaps

PBT
—

Weight

—
1,060 g

Dimensions

—
44 x 329 x 140 mm

Backlight

RGB
RGB

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2026
2023

Where to buy

Compare prices

Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • AposUS

    In stock
    $25Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$100Visit
Fiio KB33 stores
  • MechkeysCN

    In stock
    $154Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$154Visit
  • AposUS

    Out of stock
    $70Visit

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