DryMartini DM108 vs Keychron V3Wireless or QMK
Choose the DM108 for Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless with a numpad, or the V3 for QMK/VIA customization and a programmable knob.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
DryMartini DM108
Build quality in the top 35% of 100% boards under $100.
- Full-size 100% ANSI layout with a numpad.
- Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired connectivity.
- Gasket mount with a polycarbonate plate.
- 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.
Get the
Keychron V3
Knob
Build quality in the top 5% of 80% boards under $100.
- QMK and VIA support, with remapping and macros described by Keychron.
- Programmable knob, multimedia keys, and N-key rollover.
- Hot-swappable sockets support 3-pin and 5-pin switches.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- No numpad.
Pick the DryMartini DM108 if you need a numpad or want Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz alongside wired use. Choose the Keychron V3 if wired operation is acceptable and you value QMK/VIA, a programmable knob, or an 80% layout. Both offer hot-swap support, so the main decision is connectivity and layout versus onboard customization features.
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.
DryMartini DM108
Keychron V3
Layout size
100%
80%
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Mount style
Gasket Mount
Gasket Mount, Plate Mount, Tray Mount
Knob
No
Yes
QMK
No
Yes
The deep option when you want to remap every key
- DryMartini DM108
- Keychron V3
- Performance
- 6391
- Build quality
- 6489
- Productivity
- 5798
- Customizability
- 7598
- Portability
- 4957
- Hot-swappable
What will you mostly use it for?
The V3 takes the edge for gaming, programming, modding, and content creation based on its listed polling rate, QMK/VIA features, and knob. The DM108 is the more practical office pick when a numpad or wireless connection matters. For travel, the V3’s smaller layout helps, though its listed weight is 1360 g. Neither is a clear choice for every buyer, since the DM108 trades software and control features for wireless flexibility and full-size keys.
Pick the Keychron V3
- The V3 lists a 1000 Hz polling rate, while no polling rate is specified for the DM108.
- The V3 has an 80% layout without a numpad, leaving a more compact keyboard footprint than the DM108’s 100% layout.
DryMartini DM108 vs Keychron V3 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
14 of 26 specs differ
DryMartini DM108
Keychron V3
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
DryMartini DM108
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Keychron V3
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW
In stockShips to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-ES
In stockDoes not ship to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW
Out of stockDoes not ship to you
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DryMartini DM108 vs Keychron V3: your questions
Yes. Its vendor listing specifies Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz wireless, and wired connectivity. The listing also describes Bluetooth 5.0.
No wireless connection is listed for the V3, its connectivity is wired only. Keychron specifies a USB-C connection.
The DryMartini DM108 has a 100% layout, which includes a numpad. The Keychron V3 is an 80% layout, and its compatibility rules specify that it has no numpad.
Yes, the V3 lists QMK and VIA support. Keychron describes using QMK and its Launcher web app for remapping and macros, and its product description also mentions VIA for knob customization.
Yes, both are listed as hot-swappable. The DM108 vendor description specifies sockets for 3-pin and 5-pin switches, and Keychron gives the same switch-pin support for the V3.
The V3 has more explicitly documented programming features, including QMK, VIA, remapping, and macros. The DM108 is hot-swappable, but its listed features do not include QMK or VIA.
Yes, the V3 includes a programmable knob. Keychron says the knob can be customized with keys and macros through VIA.
The Keychron V3’s 80% layout is smaller than the DM108’s 100% layout. However, the V3 is listed at 1360 g, so consider its weight as well as its reduced layout.
The compatibility notes warn that south-facing LEDs on both keyboards can leave shine-through legends dark. Keychron’s V3 listing specifically describes its PBT keycaps as not shine-through.
The DM108 is listed as ANSI, and its compatibility rules say ISO layouts are not offered. The V3 has several listed ISO layout options, including ISO-DE and ISO-UK.
The Keychron V3 lists a 1000 Hz polling rate. No polling rate is specified for the DryMartini DM108, so a direct comparison is not available.
The DM108 is described as a barebones kit, and the vendor page does not list included switches or keycaps. The V3 is available as assembled or barebone, and Keychron says the barebone version does not include switches or keycaps.
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