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  • Released in 2026
  • Available in a 40% layout
  • Built with the ANSI layout standard
  • Uses a Top Mount mounting style
  • Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity
  • Weighs about 600 g
  • Sized at 28 x 264 x 98 mm
  • Made with a Aluminum, Polycarbonate, Copper case
  • Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting
  • Released in 2023
  • Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options
  • Available in a 80% layout
  • Built with the ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW, ANSI layout standard
  • Comes with a knob
  • Compatible with both Mac and Windows
  • Provides dedicated media keys
  • Connects via USB-C
  • Supports QMK firmware
  • Features N-key rollover
  • Includes screw-in stabilizers
  • Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style
  • Supports Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless connectivity
  • Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate
  • Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 2300 g
  • Sized at 31 x 144 x 415 mm
  • Made with a Aluminum case
  • Features ABS, PBT keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 61.6
  • Build Quality: 81.1
  • Productivity: 59.5
  • Customizability: 79.8
  • Portability: 79.9
Scores
  • Performance: 82.2
  • Build Quality: 89.1
  • Productivity: 97.1
  • Customizability: 99.6
  • Portability: 75.8
Name
sam Notfromsam S46 R3
Name
Keychron Q3 Pro
Release year
2026
Release year
2023
Switch Options
-
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
40%
Layout Size
80%
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Standard
ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW, ANSI
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Knob Support
 
Knob Support
 
Display Support
 
Display Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
USB-C
 
USB-C
 
USB passthrough
 
USB passthrough
 
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Connection
Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate
-
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Battery capacity
-
Battery capacity
4000 mAh
Hall Effect Support
 
Hall Effect Support
 
QMK Support
 
QMK Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIAL Support
 
VIAL Support
 
N-Key Rollover
 
N-Key Rollover
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Mount Style
Top Mount
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Aluminum, Polycarbonate, Copper
Case Material
Aluminum
Keycaps Material
-
Keycaps Material
ABS, PBT
Dimensions
28 x 264 x 98 mm
Dimensions
31 x 144 x 415 mm
Weight
600g
Weight
2300g
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