Keychron vs Keychron K3 V3
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Keychron
Knob
- Missing ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW. The other board is sold in those layouts.
Get the
Keychron K3 V3
QMK
Build quality in the top 10% of 75% boards under $100.
- Low-profile switches and keycaps only. Standard MX keycaps will not fit.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
- Missing ISO-FR. The other board is sold in those layouts.
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
Keychron K3 V3
Low profile
No
Yes
Case material
Aluminum
ABS, Aluminum
Knob
Yes
No
QMK
No
Yes
The deep option when you want to remap every key
VIA
No
Yes
GUI remapping without compiling firmware
- Keychron
- Keychron K3 V3
- Performance
- 4782
- Build quality
- 6683
- Productivity
- 4780
- Customizability
- 6989
- Portability
- 4277
- Hot-swappable
Keychron vs Keychron K3 V3 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
12 of 26 specs differ
Keychron
Keychron K3 V3
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Low profile
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
- Go to Input Gear
Input Gear
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR
Out of stockShips to you
Keychron K3 V3
- Go to Keychron
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW
In stockShips to you
- Go to Keychron (DE)
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-SW
In stockDoes not ship to you
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