Not sure which keyboard to choose? Try the Keyboard Finder now!

Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Jamesdonkey A3 vs Kataaa Model VI

Get the Jamesdonkey A3 for knob. Get the Kataaa Model VI for via.

[In Stock] Kataaa Model VI Mechanical Keyboard

VIA

Kataaa Model VI

from$34at zFrontier

90-day low

Shop nowSee all prices

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.

Jamesdonkey A3

Kataaa Model VI

  • Layout size

    75%

    65%

  • Case material

    ABS, PBT, Plastic, Polycarbonate

    Plastic, Steel

  • Knob

    Yes

    No

  • Weight

    1,000 g

    770 g

  • VIA

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Jamesdonkey A3
  • Kataaa Model VI
Performance
62
50
Build quality
66
72
Productivity
91
65
Customizability
85
68
Portability
79
84

What they share

  • Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
  • Hot-swappable
See every spec side by side

Full specs

Jamesdonkey A3 vs Kataaa Model VI specs

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

15 of 25 specs differ

Jamesdonkey A3

Kataaa Model VI

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky, Linear, Tactile
—

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
—

Sound dampening

Yes
No

Screw-in stabilizers

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

75%
65%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

Yes
No

Display

None
None

Media keys

Yes
No

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Battery

3,000 mAh
—

USB-C

Yes
No

Build & materials

Case material

ABS, PBT, Plastic, Polycarbonate
Plastic, Steel

Plate material

Polycarbonate
Steel

Keycaps

PBT
ABS

Weight

1,000 g
770 g

Dimensions

40 x 136 x 321 mm
28 x 164 x 330 mm

Typing angle

—
17°

Backlight

RGB
None

Firmware & software

VIA

No
Yes

N-key rollover

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2022
2025

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
    $89Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$89Visit
  • WhatGeekCN

    Out of stock
    $89Visit
  • zFrontierHK

    In stock
    $34Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$34Visit

Prices in USD are converted to your currency and can change at any time. KeebFinder may earn a commission when you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you.

Still torn?

Answer a few quick questions and the keyboard finder ranks 2,000+ boards by how you will actually use yours.