Compare Keychron C1 Pro vs C3 Pro vs Keychron K5 QMK V2 Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron C1 Pro and Keychron C3 Pro and view their biggest differences. The detailed comparison table allows you to see all the essential features, specifications, and benefits of each keyboard at a glance. Whether you're looking for performance, value, or specific functionalities, this comparison tool helps you make an informed decision.

Model
	93	89	84
Rating	4.8 stars (9 reviews)	4.5 stars (2 reviews)	5.0 stars (2 reviews)
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Main differences	Has Tactile, Linear, Clicky switch options Built with the ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-IT, ANSI layout standard Comes with a knob Includes screw-in stabilizers Uses a Tray Mount mounting style Weighs about 830 g Sized at 20 x 357 x 131 mm Made with a Plastic, ABS case Features PBT keycaps Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face, White, White South-face RGB lighting	Built with the ANSI layout standard Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style Weighs about 912 g Sized at 21 x 365 x 138 mm Made with a ABS, Plastic case Features PBT, ABS keycaps Offers Yes, Rgb, North-face, Rgb North-face RGB lighting	Released in 2024 Features a low-profile design Available in a 100% layout Built with the ISO-DE, ISO-Nordic, ISO-UK, ISO, ANSI layout standard Provides dedicated media keys Uses a PCB Mount mounting style Supports Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless connectivity Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate Equipped with a 2000 mAh battery Made with a ABS, Aluminum case Features ABS keycaps Offers Yes, Rgb, White, North-face, Rgb North-face RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 90.9 Build Quality: 82.8 Productivity: 97.7 Customizability: 92.3 Portability: 57.6	Scores Performance: 90.4 Build Quality: 80.7 Productivity: 90.7 Customizability: 88.8 Portability: 58.3	Scores Performance: 81.7 Build Quality: 78.5 Productivity: 80.2 Customizability: 89.5 Portability: 53.8
Name	Name Keychron C1 Pro	Name Keychron C3 Pro	Name Keychron K5 QMK V2
Release year	Release year 2023	Release year 2023	Release year 2024
Switch Options	Switch Options Tactile, Linear, Clicky	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Low Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 80%	Layout Size 80%	Layout Size 100%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-IT, ANSI	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ISO-DE, ISO-Nordic, ISO-UK, ISO, ANSI
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Normal
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support	Display Support	Display Support
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection Wired, Wired only	Connection Wired, Wired only	Connection Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate	Polling Rate 8000 Hz;1000 Hz	Polling Rate 8000 Hz;1000 Hz	Polling Rate 1000 Hz
Battery capacity	Battery capacity -	Battery capacity -	Battery capacity 2000 mAh
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style Tray Mount	Mount Style Gasket Mount	Mount Style PCB Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb, South-face, White, White South-face	Backlight Rgb, North-face	Backlight Rgb, White, North-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material Plastic, ABS	Case Material ABS, Plastic	Case Material ABS, Aluminum
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material PBT, ABS	Keycaps Material ABS
Dimensions	Dimensions 20 x 357 x 131 mm	Dimensions 21 x 365 x 138 mm	Dimensions -
Weight	Weight 830g	Weight 912g	Weight -