AULA F87 Pro vs Keychron V3Wireless vs QMK TKL
Choose the AULA F87 Pro for Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless, or the wired Keychron V3 for QMK/VIA customization and a 1000 Hz polling rate.
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4.8 (13)4.8 · 13 reviews
from$64at Epomaker
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4.9 (17)4.9 · 17 reviews
from$54at Keychron
Which one should you get?
Get the
AULA F87 Pro
Wireless
Build quality in the bottom 40% of 80% boards under $100.
- Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired connectivity.
- 4000mAh battery for wireless use.
- Gasket mount with silicone case material and sound dampening.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
Get the
Keychron V3
QMK TKL
Build quality in the top 5% of 80% boards under $100.
- QMK and VIA support for remapping and macros.
- 1000 Hz polling rate and wired USB-C connectivity.
- 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.
Choose the AULA F87 Pro if you want Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz wireless, a 4000mAh battery, and a gasket-mounted design with layered sound dampening. Choose the Keychron V3 if wired use suits your setup and QMK/VIA, the programmable knob, and its 1000 Hz polling rate are priorities. Check the Keychron's south-facing LED compatibility if shine-through legends or sculpted keycaps matter to you.
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.
AULA F87 Pro
Keychron V3
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Case material
PBT, Silicone
ABS, Plastic
Mount style
Gasket Mount
Gasket Mount, Plate Mount, Tray Mount
Knob
No
Yes
Weight
1,023 g
1,360 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
- AULA F87 Pro
- Keychron V3
- Performance
- 6091
- Build quality
- 5988
- Productivity
- 6298
- Customizability
- 5298
- Portability
- 6958
- Layout size: 80%
- Hot-swappable
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The Keychron V3 takes the lead for gaming, office use, programming, modding, and content creation, mainly through its wired polling specification and configuration features. The AULA F87 Pro is the practical travel choice because it is lighter and offers both wireless connection options plus a battery. Both boards are hot-swappable, so switch changes are possible on either. The deciding question is whether wireless flexibility or wired customization matters more.
Pick the Keychron V3
- The Keychron V3 lists a 1000 Hz polling rate.
- Its hot-swappable sockets support 3-pin and 5-pin switches.
- The AULA F87 Pro is also hot-swappable and its vendor description specifies a 3 ms response time, but its metadata does not list a polling rate.
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
AULA F87 Pro
13 owner reviews
“It’s nice but if it was with the volume thing on the top right like in the aula 75 it would be much better”
“When I charge the keyboard it only holds for like 10 hours and then I need to charge again”
Keychron V3
17 owner reviews
“Mainly bought this keyboard for the russian layout, despite this I prefer it over my steelseries apex pro, its nice feel and sounds nice”
AULA F87 Pro vs Keychron V3 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
17 of 27 specs differ
AULA F87 Pro
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
Battery
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.
AULA F87 Pro
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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AULA F87 Pro vs Keychron V3: your questions
Yes. Its listed connectivity includes Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired use, and it has a 4000mAh battery.
No, the Keychron V3 is listed as wired-only. Its vendor specifications describe USB-C connectivity and a 1000 Hz polling rate.
The Keychron V3 is the more clearly specified wired gaming option, with a listed 1000 Hz polling rate. The AULA F87 Pro vendor description states a 3 ms response time and it supports wired use, but its metadata does not list a polling rate.
Yes, both keyboards are hot-swappable. The AULA vendor describes support for 3-pin and 5-pin switches, and the Keychron V3 specifications also list support for both.
Yes. The Keychron V3 lists QMK and VIA support, and its vendor description identifies key remapping and macros as customization options.
No. The AULA F87 Pro does not offer ISO layouts, including ISO-DE, UK, or other ISO variants.
The Keychron V3 lists ANSI, ISO, and JIS layouts, including ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, and ISO-SW. Check the specific listing for the layout version you want.
The AULA F87 Pro is listed at 1023g, while the Keychron V3 is listed at 1360g. The AULA also has Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz wireless, and a 4000mAh battery.
Yes, the Keychron V3 includes knob support, and its vendor describes the rotary encoder as programmable through VIA. The AULA F87 Pro feature list does not identify a knob.
No, the Keychron V3 vendor specifications describe its double-shot PBT keycaps as not shine-through. Its south-facing LEDs may also leave shine-through legends dark if you install different keycaps.
The AULA F87 Pro lists a gasket mount and sound dampening, and its vendor describes five sound-dampening layers including IXPE and PORON cotton. The Keychron V3 metadata lists tray, plate, and gasket mount styles, along with sound dampening.
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