Keychron C3 Pro vs Lemokey P18K vs Wireless
Choose the C3 Pro for wired 8000 Hz polling, or the Lemokey P1 for wireless connectivity and an aluminum build.
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4.8 (4)4.8 · 4 reviews
from$40at MK
5.0 (10)5.0 · 10 reviews
from$104at Keychron
Which one should you get?
Get the
Keychron C3 Pro
8K
Build quality in the top 10% of 80% boards under $100.
- 8000 Hz polling rate is listed, with the vendor also describing selectable 1000 Hz, 4000 Hz, and 8000 Hz modes.
- Hot-swappable switches, QMK support, and VIA support.
- Cherry-profile double-shot PBT keycaps with shine-through legends.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
- No numpad.
Get the
Keychron Lemokey P1
Wireless
Build quality in the top 5% of 75% boards under $150.
- Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired connectivity are listed.
- CNC-machined aluminum case and polycarbonate plate.
- Hot-swappable switches, QMK support, VIA support, and a barebones option.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- No numpad.
Pick the C3 Pro if wired use and its listed 8000 Hz polling rate are your priorities. Choose the Lemokey P1 if you want wireless options, an aluminum case, a knob, or an ISO layout. Both offer hot-swappable switches and QMK support, so these primary differences should guide the decision.
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 C3 Pro
Keychron Lemokey P1
Layout size
80%
75%
Connection
Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Max polling rate
8,000 Hz
1,000 Hz
Higher polling helps competitive FPS and does nothing for typing
Case material
ABS, Plastic
Aluminum
Knob
No
Yes
- Keychron C3 Pro
- Keychron Lemokey P1
- Performance
- 9181
- Build quality
- 8188
- Productivity
- 9197
- Customizability
- 8896
- Portability
- 5981
- Hot-swappable
- Switch options: Clicky, Linear, Tactile
- Mount style: Gasket Mount
- QMK
- VIA
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The C3 Pro takes the gaming comparison for buyers prioritizing its listed 8000 Hz polling rate. The P1 is more adaptable for desk work, programming, and content workflows, with wireless modes, an extra knob, and ISO versions. For travel, wireless use favors the P1, but its listed weight is substantially higher than the C3 Pro's. Modders get hot-swap and firmware support on either board, while the P1 adds a barebones option and different construction materials.
Pick the Keychron C3 Pro
- The C3 Pro lists an 8000 Hz polling rate, compared with the P1's 1000 Hz.
- Both models have gasket mounting, hot-swappable switches, RGB, and N-key rollover.
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
Keychron C3 Pro
4 owner reviews
“I was waiting a lot of time Keychron to announce a TKL, only wired and RGB North-facing RGB LED!! Especially with Hot-swappable switches and Cherry profile double-shot PBT keycaps!!”
Keychron Lemokey P1
10 owner reviews
“Love the keyboard, i got the red switches, i also got a silicon palm rest, feels super nice, super high quality, super heavy. No complaints It looks great with any setup, my friends were shocked when they found out the price.”
Keychron C3 Pro vs Lemokey P1 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
14 of 26 specs differ
Keychron C3 Pro
Keychron Lemokey P1
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
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
ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Keychron C3 Pro
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Keychron Lemokey P1
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW
In stockShips to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO
In stockDoes not ship to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW
In stockDoes not ship to you
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Keychron C3 Pro vs Lemokey P1: your questions
The C3 Pro lists an 8000 Hz polling rate, while the Lemokey P1 lists 1000 Hz. If polling rate is your main deciding factor, the C3 Pro is the more suitable wired option.
The P1 product metadata lists Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired connectivity. The vendor description distinguishes a wired P1 from the wireless P1 Pro, so check the exact version before ordering.
No, the C3 Pro is listed as wired only. Its vendor specifications describe a Type-C connection.
The Lemokey P1 is a 75% keyboard, while the C3 Pro is an 80% TKL keyboard. Neither layout includes a numpad.
The Lemokey P1 is offered in ANSI and multiple ISO versions, including UK, German, Nordic, and other regional layouts. The C3 Pro is ANSI only, with no ISO version listed.
Yes, both are listed as hot-swappable. The vendor descriptions say their sockets support most 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style switches.
Both support QMK and VIA. The P1 also has a customizable knob, while the C3 Pro vendor description details key remapping and macros through Keychron Launcher.
Yes, the P1 is listed with knob support, and the vendor describes an aluminum rotary encoder. Its functions can be customized for tasks such as zooming or adjusting volume.
The C3 Pro has north-facing LEDs, and its compatibility rule warns that Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing. Consider that fit issue when selecting replacement keycaps.
The P1's listed PBT keycaps are non-backlight shine-through, and its south-facing RGB is described as designed for non-shine-through keycaps. Its compatibility rule cautions that shine-through legends stay dark.
The C3 Pro is listed at 912 g, compared with 1650 g for the Lemokey P1. The P1 offers wireless connectivity, but its listed weight is substantially greater.
The C3 Pro has an ABS plastic case, while the Lemokey P1 has a CNC-machined aluminum case. The P1 also lists a polycarbonate plate, compared with the C3 Pro's steel or plastic plate options.
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