DOIO KB04 01 vs Keychron V3Macropad or TKL?
Choose the DOIO KB04 01 for a compact four-key macro pad, or the Keychron V3 for a full TKL keyboard with a knob.
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from$49at WhatGeek
4.9 (17)4.9 · 17 reviews
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Which one should you get?
Get the
DOIO KB04 01
- Four keys plus one knob provide a compact macro-pad layout.
- The aluminum top and translucent acrylic base are specified in the vendor description.
- Hot-swappable switches, QMK support, and VIA support are listed.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
- 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.
- Macropad only. This is not a full keyboard.
Get the
Keychron V3
Sound dampening
Build quality in the top 5% of 80% boards under $100.
- The 80% TKL layout provides a full keyboard layout with a knob.
- The vendor lists double-shot PBT keycaps and screw-in stabilizers.
- 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.
Buy the DOIO KB04 01 if your priority is a very small programmable macro pad with a knob, rather than a daily typing keyboard. Choose the Keychron V3 if you need a TKL layout, broader layout options, and room for switch and component changes. Both offer wired USB-C, hot-swapping, QMK, VIA, and a knob, so the deciding factor is whether you need four dedicated macro keys or a full keyboard.
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.
DOIO KB04 01
Keychron V3
Layout size
Macropad
80%
Case material
Acrylic, Aluminum
ABS, Plastic
Switch options
Linear
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Weight
140 g
1,360 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
Sound dampening
No
Yes
- DOIO KB04 01
- Keychron V3
- Performance
- 6991
- Build quality
- 8188
- Productivity
- 8698
- Customizability
- 9198
- Portability
- 7758
- Connection: Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Knob
- QMK
- VIA
What will you mostly use it for?
The Keychron V3 is the more practical choice when you need a primary keyboard for gaming, office work, or programming. Its larger layout, layout variants, and switch customization also make it the more versatile starting point for modding. The DOIO is the travel-friendly pick by size and weight, and works as a compact dedicated control pad. For content creation, the choice depends on whether you want a small macro control surface or a full keyboard with a programmable knob.
Pick the Keychron V3
- The Keychron V3 has an 80% TKL layout, while the DOIO is a four-key macro pad and cannot replace a full keyboard.
- The V3 vendor specifications list a 1000 Hz polling rate.
DOIO KB04 01 vs Keychron V3 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
10 of 26 specs differ
DOIO KB04 01
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.
DOIO KB04 01
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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DOIO KB04 01 vs Keychron V3: your questions
No. It has four keys and one knob, and its compatibility listing identifies it as a macropad only. Choose the Keychron V3 if you need a full typing layout.
No. The Keychron V3 is an 80% TKL keyboard, and its compatibility listing says it has no numpad. The DOIO KB04 01 is a four-key macro pad rather than a numpad-equipped alternative.
The DOIO KB04 01 is much smaller at 32 x 54 x 85 mm. The Keychron V3 measures 19 x 141 x 367 mm and uses an 80% layout.
The DOIO KB04 01 weighs 140 g, while the Keychron V3 is listed at 1360 g. The DOIO's compact dimensions also make it the more portable choice, though it is a macro pad and not a full keyboard.
Yes. The DOIO has four keys and a knob, and its vendor description says the knob can recognize rotation and keystrokes. The Keychron V3 also has a knob, which the vendor describes as programmable through VIA.
Yes, hot-swapping is listed for both keyboards. The Keychron V3 vendor specifies support for 3-pin and 5-pin switches, while the DOIO vendor describes its PCB as hot-swap.
Both product listings include QMK and VIA support. The Keychron V3 vendor also describes using VIA for knob customization and Keychron Launcher for key remapping and macros.
The Keychron V3 is listed in ANSI and several ISO variants, including ISO-DE and ISO-UK. The DOIO KB04 01 does not offer ISO layouts.
No. The vendor specifies double-shot PBT keycaps that are not shine-through. Its south-facing RGB is described as intended for use with these non-shine-through caps.
The DOIO has a listed compatibility warning that Cherry-profile keycaps can hit its switch housing because of the north-facing LEDs. Its separate south-facing LED rule also warns that some sculpted caps can clip the LED.
The vendor describes an anodized aluminum top and translucent acrylic base, with a CNC aluminum knob. The product listing also identifies aluminum and acrylic as case materials.
The Keychron vendor specifications list a 1000 Hz polling rate. The keyboard is wired and connects through USB-C.
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