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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 23, 2026

Ikbc C87/C200/C104/C210 vs Keychron C3 HE

Get the Keychron C3 HE for hall effect and rapid trigger.

What actually differs

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.

Ikbc C87/C200/C104/C210

Keychron C3 HE

  • Hall effect (magnetic)

    No

    Yes

  • Rapid trigger

    No

    Yes

  • Hot-swappable

    No

    Yes

  • Case material

    Aluminum

    Plastic

  • QMK

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Ikbc C87/C200/C104/C210
  • Keychron C3 HE
Performance
40
88
Build quality
41
83
Productivity
46
95
Customizability
58
92
Portability
40
45

What they share

  • Layout size: 100%
  • Connection: Wired
  • Switch options: Clicky, Linear, Tactile
  • Keycaps: PBT
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Full specs

Ikbc C87/C200/C104/C210 vs Keychron C3 HE specs

Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.

13 of 25 specs differ

Ikbc C87/C200/C104/C210

Keychron C3 HE

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Clicky, Linear, Tactile

Hall effect (magnetic)

No
Yes

Rapid trigger

No
Yes

Hot-swappable

No
Yes

Mount style

—
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

No
Yes

Screw-in stabilizers

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

100%
100%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Media keys

No
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Wired

Max polling rate

—
1,000 Hz

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Plastic

Plate material

—
Steel

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Dimensions

—
30 x 365 x 138 mm

Typing angle

—
9°

Backlight

None
RGB, north-facing

Firmware & software

QMK

No
Yes

VIA

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2022
2026

Where to buy

Compare prices

Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • MechkeysCN

    In stock
    $79Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$79Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

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  • KeychronHK

    Out of stock
    $89Visit

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