Keychron Black Myth Wukong vs Q3 HE
Get the Black Myth Wukong for its themed design and support for 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style switches, or the Q3 HE for Hall Effect switches, Rapid Trigger, and an 8000 Hz polling-rate option.
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Which one should you get?
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Keychron Black Myth Wukong
Build quality in the top 25% of 75% boards under $300.
- Wukong-themed keycaps with golden paint details, a jade paint gourd keycap, and game-inspired font.
- Decorative Dragon Palace backplate and a gourd-shaped functional knob.
- Hot-swappable support for 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style switches, with Cherry, Gateron, Kailh, and Panda named by the vendor.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
- No numpad.
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Keychron Q3 HE
Hall effect
Build quality in the top 5% of 80% boards under $300.
- Hall Effect magnetic switches with Rapid Trigger and adjustable actuation-point support.
- An 8000 Hz polling-rate option is listed alongside 1000 Hz.
- VIA Support and multiple ISO layout options, including ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, and ISO-SW.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- No numpad.
Choose the Black Myth Wukong for its game-specific keycaps and backplate, more compact 75% layout, and support for 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style switches. Choose the Q3 HE for Hall Effect switches, Rapid Trigger, an 8000 Hz polling-rate option, and its listed ISO layouts. If standard MX switch replacements matter, the Black Myth Wukong is the more suitable pick; if magnetic-switch gaming features matter, choose the Q3 HE.
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.
Keychron Black Myth Wukong
Keychron Q3 HE
Layout size
75%
80%
Hall effect (magnetic)
No
Yes
Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing
Rapid trigger
No
Yes
Faster resets help in games and not in normal typing
Max polling rate
1,000 Hz
8,000 Hz
Higher polling helps competitive FPS and does nothing for typing
Case material
Aluminum
Aluminum, Metal
- Keychron Black Myth Wukong
- Keychron Q3 HE
- Performance
- 79100
- Build quality
- 7988
- Productivity
- 9497
- Customizability
- 8398
- Portability
- 8378
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Battery: 4,000 mAh
- Knob
- QMK
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The Q3 HE has the clearest advantage for gaming centered on magnetic-switch features and for buyers who need an ISO layout option. The Black Myth Wukong is a more compact choice, with the vendor also detailing its three connection modes and support for common MX-style switch replacements. For office use and travel, its 75% layout and wireless options make it the more tailored fit. Content creation is a closer call, with both offering knobs and multimedia keys, but different additional features.
Pick the Keychron Q3 HE
- Hall Effect magnetic switches and Rapid Trigger are listed for the Q3 HE.
- The Q3 HE lists an 8000 Hz polling-rate option, alongside 1000 Hz.
Keychron Black Myth Wukong vs Q3 HE specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
11 of 29 specs differ
Keychron Black Myth Wukong
Keychron Q3 HE
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Rapid trigger
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
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Keychron Black Myth Wukong
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Keychron Q3 HE
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Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW
Out of stockShips to you
- Go to Keychron (DE)
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-SW
In stockDoes not ship to you
Keychron Black Myth Wukong vs Q3 HE: your questions
The Q3 HE is the more gaming-focused choice if you want Hall Effect magnetic switches and Rapid Trigger. It also lists an 8000 Hz polling-rate option, while the Black Myth Wukong lists 1000 Hz.
Yes. Keychron says its hot-swap sockets support almost all 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style mechanical switches, naming Cherry, Gateron, Kailh, and Panda as examples.
No, the Q3 HE is specified for magnetic switches, and its compatibility notes say standard MX switches will not fit. Its vendor description also says it is compatible exclusively with the Lemokey Ultra-fast Lime Magnetic Switch.
The Q3 HE listing includes both 1000 Hz and 8000 Hz polling rates. The Black Myth Wukong lists 1000 Hz.
The Black Myth Wukong is listed as ANSI, and its compatibility notes say ISO layouts are not offered. The Q3 HE listing includes ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, and ISO options.
The Black Myth Wukong has a 75% layout, while the Q3 HE has an 80% layout. Neither is listed with a numpad.
Both listings include Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired connectivity. Keychron’s Black Myth Wukong description specifically refers to Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz connections.
Both list hot-swappable switches, but the supported switch types differ. The Black Myth Wukong supports 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style mechanical switches, while the Q3 HE uses magnetic switches.
Its compatibility notes say south-facing LEDs do not illuminate shine-through legends. Keychron describes the included PBT keycaps as non-shine-through.
Both listings specify south-facing LEDs, and both compatibility notes warn that some sculpted keycaps can clip the LEDs. This is worth checking if you plan to replace the stock keycaps.
Its vendor description highlights golden paint keycaps, a jade paint gourd keycap, and a decorative Dragon Palace backplate. It also describes a themed gourd-shaped functional knob.
Yes, VIA Support is listed for the Q3 HE, along with QMK Support. The Black Myth Wukong lists QMK Support and its vendor describes key customization through Keychron Launcher.
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