Jamesdonkey A3 vs Keychron C1
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from$89at Mechkeys
4.8 (180)4.8 · 180 reviews
from$39at Keychron
Which one should you get?
Get the
Jamesdonkey A3
Knob
Build quality in the top 50% of 75% boards under $100.
- No numpad.
Get the
Keychron C1
Build quality in the top 50% of 80% boards under $100.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
- No numpad.
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.
Jamesdonkey A3
Keychron C1
Layout size
75%
80%
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Case material
ABS, PBT, Plastic, Polycarbonate
ABS, Plastic
Mount style
Gasket Mount
Tray Mount
Knob
Yes
No
- Jamesdonkey A3
- Keychron C1
- Performance
- 6166
- Build quality
- 6662
- Productivity
- 9177
- Customizability
- 8575
- Portability
- 7959
- Hot-swappable
- Switch options: Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Jamesdonkey A3 vs Keychron C1 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
13 of 24 specs differ
Jamesdonkey A3
Keychron C1
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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