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Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Royal Kludge C87 and Keychron Q3 and view their biggest differences. The detailed comparison table allows you to see all the essential features, specifications, and benefits of each keyboard at a glance. Whether you're looking for performance, value, or specific functionalities, this comparison tool helps you make an informed decision.

C87 80% TKL Magnetic Hall Effect Keyboard
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Keychron Q3 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard

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4.7 (320)
  • Released in 2025
  • Has Magnetic switch options
  • Built with the ANSI layout standard
  • Utilizes Hall effect sensors
  • Enables rapid trigger functionality
  • Runs at a 8000 Hz polling rate
  • Weighs about 770 g
  • Sized at 41 x 366 x 139 mm
  • Features PBT keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting
  • Released in 2022
  • Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky, Silent switch options
  • Supports hot-swappable switches
  • Built with the ANSI, ISO, JIS, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-SW, ISO-UK layout standard
  • Comes with a knob
  • Provides dedicated media keys
  • Supports QMK firmware
  • Supports VIA configuration
  • Includes screw-in stabilizers
  • Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style
  • Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate
  • Weighs about 2000 g
  • Sized at 20 x 137 x 365 mm
  • Made with a Aluminum case
  • Features PBT, ABS keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 93.3
  • Build Quality: 44
  • Productivity: 70.5
  • Customizability: 48.8
  • Portability: 55.8
Scores
  • Performance: 72.1
  • Build Quality: 90.9
  • Productivity: 97.5
  • Customizability: 99.6
  • Portability: 57.5
Name
Royal Kludge C87
Name
Keychron Q3
Release year
2025
Release year
2022
Switch Options
Magnetic
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky, Silent
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
80%
Layout Size
80%
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Standard
ANSI, ISO, JIS, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-SW, ISO-UK
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Knob Support
 
Knob Support
 
Display Support
 
Display Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
USB-C
 
USB-C
 
USB passthrough
 
USB passthrough
 
Connection
Wired, Wired only
Connection
Wired, Wired only
Polling Rate
8000 Hz
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Battery capacity
-
Battery capacity
-
Hall Effect Support
 
Hall Effect Support
 
QMK Support
 
QMK Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIAL Support
 
VIAL Support
 
N-Key Rollover
 
N-Key Rollover
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Mount Style
-
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
-
Case Material
Aluminum
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
PBT, ABS
Dimensions
41 x 366 x 139 mm
Dimensions
20 x 137 x 365 mm
Weight
770g
Weight
2000g
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