Gamakay K87 vs Keychron R3
Get the Gamakay K87 for hot-swappable and n-key rollover. Get the Keychron R3 for qmk.
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.
Gamakay K87
Keychron R3
Hot-swappable
Yes
No
Switch options
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Linear, Tactile
QMK
No
Yes
Backlight
RGB
None
N-key rollover
Yes
No
- Gamakay K87
- Keychron R3
- Performance
- 7744
- Build quality
- 4952
- Productivity
- 5446
- Customizability
- 6248
- Portability
- 5651
- Layout size: 80%
Gamakay K87 vs Keychron R3 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
7 of 16 specs differ
Gamakay K87
Keychron R3
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Weight
Backlight
QMK
N-key rollover
Released
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