Feker Galaxy80 vs Keychron V3 MaxAluminum or QMK
Get the Feker Galaxy80 for its aluminum case and layered foam stack, or the Keychron V3 Max for QMK/VIA customization, ISO layouts, and a lighter ABS build.
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from$109at WhatGeek
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from$150at Keychron (DE)
Which one should you get?
Get the
Feker Galaxy80
Build quality in the top 25% of 80% boards under $150.
- Aluminum case, with aluminum CNC construction described by the vendor.
- Vendor lists a poron foam, IXPE switch pad, PET sound pad, EMDP switch set pad, and PET bottom pad.
- 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 Max
Knob
Build quality in the top 10% of 80% boards under $200.
- QMK and VIA support for key remapping and macros.
- ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, and ISO-UK layout options are listed.
- The 895 g listed weight is lower than the Galaxy80's 1700 g.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Choose the Galaxy80 for the aluminum case and its vendor-described layered foam construction. Choose the V3 Max for QMK/VIA customization, ISO layout choices, and its lower listed weight. Both use south-facing LEDs, so neither is a suitable pick if bright shine-through legends are essential.
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.
Feker Galaxy80
Keychron V3 Max
Case material
Aluminum
ABS, Plastic
Switch options
Linear
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Mount style
Gasket Mount
Gasket Mount, Plate Mount
Knob
No
Yes
Weight
1,700 g
895 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
- Feker Galaxy80
- Keychron V3 Max
- Performance
- 7582
- Build quality
- 6886
- Productivity
- 7798
- Customizability
- 6298
- Portability
- 7776
- Layout size: 80%
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Battery: 4,000 mAh
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The V3 Max leads most listed use cases on the strength of its polling-rate specification, layout selection, and customization features. Its lower weight also makes it the more convenient option to carry based on the listed weights. The Galaxy80 remains a distinct choice for buyers who specifically want an aluminum case and its named foam layers. Both boards share wireless connectivity and south-facing RGB, so those features do not separate them.
Pick the Keychron V3 Max
- The V3 Max lists a 1000 Hz polling rate for wired and 2.4 GHz connections.
- Its vendor description specifies both Gateron Jupiter Red linear and tactile switch choices, depending on the selected version.
Feker Galaxy80 vs Keychron V3 Max specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
13 of 27 specs differ
Feker Galaxy80
Keychron V3 Max
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
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ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Feker Galaxy80
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Keychron V3 Max
- Go to Keychron
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW
Out of stockShips to you
- Go to Keychron (DE)
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW
In stockDoes not ship to you
Feker Galaxy80 vs Keychron V3 Max: your questions
The Galaxy80 has an aluminum case and a vendor-described stack of foam and pads. The V3 Max offers QMK/VIA support, multiple ISO layouts, and a listed weight of 895 g.
The Galaxy80 is listed with an ANSI layout, and no ISO variants are offered in its compatibility notes. Buyers needing ISO-DE, UK, or another listed ISO option should consider the V3 Max.
Yes, listed options include ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, and ISO-UK. ANSI is also listed.
The Keychron V3 Max is listed at 895 g, while the Feker Galaxy80 is listed at 1700 g. The V3 Max is the lighter choice based on those specifications.
The Keychron V3 Max lists both QMK and VIA support. Its vendor description says these tools enable key remapping and macros.
The Feker Galaxy80 is listed with an aluminum case, and its vendor describes the case as aluminum CNC. The V3 Max is listed with an ABS plastic case.
Both are listed as hot-swappable. The vendor descriptions say each supports 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style switches.
The Keychron V3 Max lists a 1000 Hz polling rate. Its vendor specifies that rate for wired and 2.4 GHz connections.
Both are listed with south-facing RGB, and both compatibility notes warn that shine-through legends stay dark. The V3 Max vendor also describes its assembled PBT keycaps as non-shine-through.
The Keychron V3 Max lists knob support and multimedia keys. Those features are not listed for the Galaxy80.
The Galaxy80 is the option with an aluminum case. The V3 Max uses ABS plastic for its housing and a polycarbonate plate.
Both list Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired connectivity. Each also has a listed 4000 mAh battery.
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