Gamakay TK75HE V2 vs Keychron K3 V3
Choose the TK75HE V2 for magnetic Hall Effect gaming features and 8K polling, or the K3 V3 for a lighter low-profile board with QMK support.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Gamakay TK75HE V2
Hall effect
Build quality in the bottom 45% of 75% boards under $100.
- 8000 Hz polling rate and Hall Effect magnetic switches.
- Rapid Trigger, with vendor-listed SOCD and Dynamic Keystroke features.
- TFT screen, knob support, RGB and USB-C.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
- Missing ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW. The other board is sold in those layouts.
Get the
Keychron K3 V3
Build quality in the top 10% of 75% boards under $100.
- QMK and VIA support, with Keychron Launcher described for key remapping and macros.
- Low-profile design with a listed weight of 540g.
- Bluetooth and wired connectivity, plus a 1550mAh battery.
- Low-profile switches and keycaps only. Standard MX keycaps will not fit.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
Choose the Gamakay TK75HE V2 if 8K polling and Hall Effect features such as Rapid Trigger are your priorities. Pick the Keychron K3 V3 if you want QMK and VIA customization, low-profile typing, or a lighter board with additional ISO layout options. Check switch and keycap compatibility before buying either hot-swappable model.
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 TK75HE V2
Keychron K3 V3
Hall effect (magnetic)
Yes
No
Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing
Rapid trigger
Yes
No
Faster resets help in games and not in normal typing
Connection
Wired, Wireless
Bluetooth, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Battery
4,000 mAh
1,550 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Low profile
No
Yes
- Gamakay TK75HE V2
- Keychron K3 V3
- Performance
- 9982
- Build quality
- 6282
- Productivity
- 8280
- Customizability
- 7389
- Portability
- 7977
- Layout size: 75%
- Hot-swappable
- Plate material: Aluminum
What will you mostly use it for?
The TK75HE V2 is the more focused gaming choice, especially for buyers seeking magnetic-switch features and high polling. The K3 V3 takes the lead for programming, modding and content-creation workflows that benefit from QMK, VIA or low-profile switches. Its lighter, smaller build also makes it the more travel-oriented option. For office use, the K3 V3's low-profile design and listed acoustic foam layers give it the edge.
Pick the Gamakay TK75HE V2
- The TK75HE V2 has an 8000 Hz polling rate, compared with the K3 V3's 1000 Hz wired polling rate.
- Its Hall Effect switches support Rapid Trigger, and the vendor lists SOCD and Dynamic Keystroke features.
- The K3 V3 offers 1000 Hz polling in wired mode and low-profile mechanical switches.
Gamakay TK75HE V2 vs Keychron K3 V3 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
21 of 29 specs differ
Gamakay TK75HE V2
Keychron K3 V3
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Rapid trigger
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Low profile
Sound dampening
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.
Gamakay TK75HE V2
GamaKay
ISO-DE, ISO-UK
In stockShips to you
Keychron K3 V3
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW
In stockShips to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-SW
In stockDoes not ship to you
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Gamakay TK75HE V2 vs Keychron K3 V3: your questions
The TK75HE V2 is the more gaming-focused option, with Hall Effect switches, 8000 Hz polling and Rapid Trigger. The K3 V3 has a 1000 Hz wired polling rate and low-profile mechanical switches.
Yes, Rapid Trigger is listed as a feature of the TK75HE V2. The vendor also describes SOCD and Dynamic Keystroke features for the keyboard.
No, the TK75HE V2's switch sockets are for magnetic switches, and standard MX switches will not fit. Gamakay describes support for other brands' magnetic switches.
No, the K3 V3 requires low-profile keycaps, so standard MX keycaps will not fit. Its north-facing LEDs can also cause Cherry-profile keycaps to hit the switch housing.
Yes, the K3 V3 lists QMK and VIA support. Keychron describes using its Launcher web app to remap keys and set macros.
The Keychron K3 V3 weighs 540g, while the Gamakay TK75HE V2 weighs 840g. The K3 V3 also has smaller listed dimensions.
The TK75HE V2 lists ANSI, ISO-DE and ISO-UK layouts. The K3 V3 also lists ISO-SW and ISO-Nordic.
Both product listings include wireless connectivity, and the K3 V3 specifically lists Bluetooth and wired connections. Gamakay describes the TK75HE V2 as supporting wired, 2.4G and Bluetooth modes.
The TK75HE V2 lists a 4000mAh battery, while the K3 V3 lists a 1550mAh battery. Keychron also states up to 124 hours of battery life for the K3 V3.
Yes, the TK75HE V2 lists a TFT screen. The Keychron K3 V3 is listed without a screen.
Both list hot-swap support, but the switch requirements differ. The TK75HE V2 takes magnetic switches, while the K3 V3 hot-swap version is for compatible low-profile mechanical switches.
The K3 V3 lists QMK and VIA support, and its vendor describes key remapping and macros through Keychron Launcher. The TK75HE V2 has magnetic-switch hot-swap support and vendor-listed Rapid Trigger, SOCD and Dynamic Keystroke features.
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