Compare Keychron J1 vs K3 Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron J1 and Keychron K3 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.

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Rating	3.0 stars (5 reviews)	0.0 stars (0 reviews)
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Main differences	Released in 2025 Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options Built with the ANSI layout standard Supports QMK firmware Supports VIA configuration Features N-key rollover Has built-in sound dampening Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate Equipped with a 2000 mAh battery Weighs about 661 g Sized at 23 x 327 x 144 mm Made with a ABS case Features PBT keycaps Offers Yes, Rgb, White, North-face, Rgb North-face, White North-face RGB lighting	Released in 2023 Has Clicky, Tactile, Linear switch options Built with the ISO-FR, ISO, ANSI layout standard Provides dedicated media keys Uses a Plate Mount mounting style Supports Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless connectivity Equipped with a 1550 mAh battery Made with a Aluminum, ABS case Features PBT, ABS keycaps Offers Yes, Rgb, White, North-face, Rgb North-face RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 81.6 Build Quality: 71 Productivity: 88.9 Customizability: 86.6 Portability: 79.7	Scores Performance: 64.7 Build Quality: 61.8 Productivity: 66.1 Customizability: 70.3 Portability: 80.2
Name	Name Keychron J1	Name Keychron K3
Release year	Release year 2025	Release year 2023
Switch Options	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky	Switch Options Clicky, Tactile, Linear
Profile	Profile Low Profile	Profile Low Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 75%	Layout Size 75%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ISO-FR, ISO, ANSI
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Normal
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support	Display Support
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless	Connection Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate	Polling Rate 1000 Hz	Polling Rate -
Battery capacity	Battery capacity 2000 mAh	Battery capacity 1550 mAh
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style -	Mount Style Plate Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb, White, North-face	Backlight Rgb, White, North-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material ABS	Case Material Aluminum, ABS
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material PBT, ABS
Dimensions	Dimensions 23 x 327 x 144 mm	Dimensions -
Weight	Weight 661g	Weight -