Keychron K1 SE vs K3 QMK V3
Get the Keychron K1 SE for the 2,000 mAh battery. Get the Keychron K3 QMK V3 for hall effect and qmk.
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 K1 SE
Keychron K3 QMK V3
Layout size
80%
75%
Hall effect (magnetic)
No
Yes
Battery
2,000 mAh
1,550 mAh
Case material
Aluminum, Plastic
ABS, Aluminum
QMK
No
Yes
- Keychron K1 SE
- Keychron K3 QMK V3
- Performance
- 6685
- Build quality
- 6071
- Productivity
- 6774
- Customizability
- 7178
- Portability
- 7777
- Connection: Bluetooth, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Low profile
Keychron K1 SE vs K3 QMK V3 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
9 of 24 specs differ
Keychron K1 SE
Keychron K3 QMK V3
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Low profile
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
QMK
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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