ATTACK SHARK X68 HE vs Keychron K3 V3
Get the ATTACK SHARK X68 HE for Hall Effect switches, Rapid Trigger, and 8,000 Hz polling, or the Keychron K3 V3 for Bluetooth, a 75% layout, and QMK customization.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
ATTACK SHARK X68 HE
Hall effect
Build quality in the bottom 40% of 65% boards under $100.
- Hall Effect magnetic switches with Rapid Trigger.
- 8,000 Hz polling rate, plus vendor-listed Snap Tap and Dynamic Keystrokes.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
- 65% layout. No function row and no numpad.
Get the
Keychron K3 V3
Build quality in the top 10% of 75% boards under $100.
- Bluetooth and wireless connectivity, with a listed 1550mAh battery.
- QMK and VIA support, alongside vendor-described key remapping and macros.
- 75% layout with multimedia keys and ANSI or multiple ISO layout options.
- Low-profile switches and keycaps only. Standard MX keycaps will not fit.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
- No numpad.
Choose the ATTACK SHARK X68 HE for Hall Effect switches, Rapid Trigger, and 8,000 Hz polling, features the K3 V3 does not list. Choose the Keychron K3 V3 for Bluetooth, a lighter low-profile build, QMK and VIA support, and ISO layout options that the X68 HE does not offer.
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.
ATTACK SHARK X68 HE
Keychron K3 V3
Layout size
65%
75%
Hall effect (magnetic)
Yes
No
Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing
Rapid trigger
Yes
No
Faster resets help in games and not in normal typing
Connection
Wired
Bluetooth, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Low profile
No
Yes
- ATTACK SHARK X68 HE
- Keychron K3 V3
- Performance
- 9282
- Build quality
- 5783
- Productivity
- 5980
- Customizability
- 6189
- Portability
- 7177
- Hot-swappable
What will you mostly use it for?
The X68 HE is the more focused pick for gaming that benefits from magnetic switches, Rapid Trigger, and high wired polling. The K3 V3 is more adaptable for everyday work, travel, and programming, particularly if wireless use or an ISO layout matters. Its QMK and VIA support also gives it the clearer edge for keymap customization. For content creation, its multimedia keys and wireless option make it the more flexible choice.
Pick the ATTACK SHARK X68 HE
- Hall Effect magnetic switches and Rapid Trigger are explicitly listed for the X68 HE.
- Its wired polling rate is 8,000 Hz, compared with the K3 V3's 1,000 Hz wired polling rate.
- Vendor descriptions list Snap Tap and Dynamic Keystrokes for the X68 HE.
ATTACK SHARK X68 HE vs Keychron K3 V3 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
18 of 27 specs differ
ATTACK SHARK X68 HE
Keychron K3 V3
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Rapid trigger
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Low profile
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
ATTACK SHARK X68 HE
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Keychron K3 V3
- Go to Keychron
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW
In stockShips to you
- Go to Keychron (DE)
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-SW
In stockDoes not ship to you
ATTACK SHARK X68 HE vs Keychron K3 V3: your questions
The X68 HE is the more gaming-focused option, with Hall Effect magnetic switches, Rapid Trigger, and an 8,000 Hz polling rate. The K3 V3 lists a 1,000 Hz wired polling rate and does not list Hall Effect switches.
Yes, Rapid Trigger is listed as an X68 HE feature. The vendor also lists Snap Tap and Dynamic Keystrokes for the keyboard.
Yes, the K3 V3 supports Bluetooth as well as wired connectivity. Keychron's product description says it can connect wirelessly to up to three devices.
The Keychron K3 V3 weighs 540g, while the ATTACK SHARK X68 HE weighs 950g. The K3 V3 also has Bluetooth connectivity and a low-profile design.
No, its compatibility information specifies magnetic switches only, and standard MX switches will not fit. The vendor describes the included switch type as OUTEMU White Jade Magnetic.
The K3 V3 requires low-profile keycaps, so standard MX keycaps will not fit. Its north-facing LEDs can also interfere with Cherry-profile keycaps.
The Keychron K3 V3 is listed in ANSI and multiple ISO variants, including ISO-UK and ISO-DE. The ATTACK SHARK X68 HE is ANSI only.
The K3 V3 lists QMK and VIA support, and Keychron describes using its Launcher web app for key remapping and macros. The X68 HE vendor description lists Rapid Trigger, Snap Tap, and Dynamic Keystrokes, but does not describe QMK or VIA support.
No, its 65% layout has no function row or numpad. The K3 V3's 75% layout includes a function row.
The ATTACK SHARK X68 HE lists 8,000 Hz polling, while the Keychron K3 V3 lists 1,000 Hz in wired mode. The X68 HE is wired only, while the K3 V3 also offers Bluetooth.
Both product listings include hot-swappable versions, but switch compatibility differs. The X68 HE takes magnetic switches only, while the K3 V3 hot-swappable version is described as compatible with low-profile 2.0 mechanical switches.
The Keychron K3 V3 lists multimedia keys and a 75% layout. The X68 HE's listed layout is 65%, and its product details do not list multimedia keys.
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