Jamesdonkey A3 vs Keychron K1 SE
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Jamesdonkey A3
Battery
Build quality in the top 50% of 75% boards under $100.
- No numpad.
Get the
Keychron K1 SE
Build quality in the top 45% of 80% boards under $150.
- Low-profile switches and keycaps only. Standard MX keycaps will not fit.
- 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 K1 SE
Layout size
75%
80%
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Bluetooth, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Battery
3,000 mAh
2,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Low profile
No
Yes
Case material
ABS, PBT, Plastic, Polycarbonate
Aluminum, Plastic
- Jamesdonkey A3
- Keychron K1 SE
- Performance
- 6166
- Build quality
- 6660
- Productivity
- 9167
- Customizability
- 8571
- Portability
- 7977
- Hot-swappable
Jamesdonkey A3 vs Keychron K1 SE specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
10 of 24 specs differ
Jamesdonkey A3
Keychron K1 SE
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Low profile
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Media keys
Connection
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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