Glorious PC vs Keychron V3
Get the Glorious PC for its tactile or clicky switch options, and the Keychron V3 for QMK/VIA customization, a programmable knob, and PBT keycaps.
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4.9 (17)4.9 · 17 reviews
from$54at Keychron
Which one should you get?
Get the
Glorious PC
Build quality in the bottom 35% of 80% boards under $100.
- Tactile and clicky switch types are listed as options.
- Missing ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR. The other board is sold in those layouts.
Get the
Keychron V3
Knob
Build quality in the top 5% of 80% boards under $100.
- QMK and VIA support, plus a programmable knob for key and macro customization.
- Double-shot PBT keycaps and screw-in PCB stabilizers.
- Multiple mount styles and plate materials, including gasket mount and polycarbonate.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Choose the Glorious PC if tactile or clicky switch options are your priority. Choose the Keychron V3 if you want the QMK/VIA support, programmable knob, PBT keycaps, broader switch selection, and regional layouts that the Glorious PC does not offer. Check keycap lighting and sculpted-cap fit if you plan to use the V3's south-facing RGB.
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.
Glorious PC
Keychron V3
Case material
ABS
ABS, Plastic
Switch options
Clicky, Tactile
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Mount style
Plate Mount
Gasket Mount, Plate Mount, Tray Mount
Knob
No
Yes
QMK
No
Yes
The deep option when you want to remap every key
- Glorious PC
- Keychron V3
- Performance
- 7491
- Build quality
- 5488
- Productivity
- 5698
- Customizability
- 7898
- Portability
- 5658
- Layout size: 80%
- Connection: Wired
- Hot-swappable
What will you mostly use it for?
The Keychron V3 takes most categories on the strength of its configuration options, regional layouts, and programmable knob. It is the clearer choice for programming, modding, and workflows that can use a customizable control. Gaming also leans toward the V3 based on its listed polling rate options and broader switch selection. Travel is a draw on the available evidence, since both are wired 80% boards and no comparable portability details establish an advantage.
Pick the Keychron V3
- The V3 lists a 1000 Hz polling rate and 8000 Hz as options, while no polling rate is listed for the Glorious PC.
- The V3 offers linear, tactile, and clicky switch types; the Glorious PC lists tactile and clicky.
Glorious PC vs Keychron V3 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
14 of 26 specs differ
Glorious PC
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
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ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Glorious PC
- Go to MK
MK
ISO
Out of stockShips to you
Keychron V3
- Go to Keychron
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW
In 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
Glorious PC vs Keychron V3: your questions
The Glorious PC lists tactile and clicky switch types. The Keychron V3 adds linear switches, QMK/VIA support, a programmable knob, PBT keycaps, and more regional layout options.
Yes, the V3 lists both QMK and VIA support. Its product description says VIA can be used to customize keys and macros on the programmable knob.
The Keychron V3 has a programmable knob, described as an aluminum rotary encoder. The Glorious PC's listed extra features do not include a knob.
The Glorious PC is listed with ISO and ANSI standards, but ISO-DE and ISO-UK are identified as unavailable layout variants. The Keychron V3 lists both ISO-DE and ISO-UK.
The Keychron V3's vendor description specifies double-shot OSA PBT keycaps. The Glorious PC is listed with ABS keycaps, including ABS doubleshot translucent keycaps in its product description.
Both keyboards are listed as hot-swappable. The V3 product description specifies support for 3-pin and 5-pin MX mechanical switches.
The Keychron V3 lists linear, tactile, and clicky switch types. The Glorious PC lists tactile and clicky types.
The V3 uses south-facing RGB LEDs, and its compatibility notes say shine-through legends stay dark. The vendor description also identifies the included PBT keycaps as non-shine-through.
The Keychron V3 has QMK/VIA support, hot-swappable 3-pin and 5-pin switch support, and listed tray, plate, and gasket mount styles. Its plate options include steel and polycarbonate.
Both keyboards are listed as wired only. The V3 vendor description specifies Type-C connectivity, while the Glorious PC product description lists USB 2.0 connectivity.
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