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.
Heavy shell Barix87 Pro
Keychron Q3 Max Side Print
Connection
Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Switch options
Clicky, Linear
Linear, Tactile
Mount style
Gasket Mount
PCB Mount
Knob
No
Yes
QMK
No
Yes
- Heavy shell Barix87 Pro
- Keychron Q3 Max Side Print
- Performance
- 5374
- Build quality
- 5482
- Productivity
- 6898
- Customizability
- 5891
- Portability
- 5878
- Layout size: 80%
- Hot-swappable
- Case material: Aluminum
- Sound dampening
- Keycaps: PBT
Heavy shell Barix87 Pro vs Keychron Q3 Max Side Print specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
10 of 22 specs differ
Heavy shell Barix87 Pro
Keychron Q3 Max Side Print
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Backlight
QMK
VIA
Mac & Windows
Released
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