Keychron K1 Ultra vs K3 Ultra
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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 Ultra
Keychron K3 Ultra
Layout size
80%
75%
Case material
ABS, Aluminum, Metal, Wood
ABS, Wood
Knob
Yes
No
QMK
No
Yes
VIA
No
Yes
- Keychron K1 Ultra
- Keychron K3 Ultra
- Performance
- 8986
- Build quality
- 7076
- Productivity
- 8488
- Customizability
- 7486
- Portability
- 7782
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Battery: 2,600 mAh
- Low profile
- Max polling rate: 8,000 Hz
- Switch options: Clicky, Linear, Tactile
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
Keychron K1 Ultra
1 owner reviews
“Feels a little bit high after the MacBook keyboard, but one will get used to it. The quality is amazing.”
Keychron K3 Ultra
6 owner reviews
“I bought this keyboard to test for work. I love how sturdy it feels, the wood aspects make it feel premium as well. I opted for the banana switches, they do not disturb my colleagues and it feels great for everyday tasks. The battery also seems to hold out…”
“Meh. I dont like the wood grain and they make it difficult to return or exchange”
Keychron K1 Ultra vs K3 Ultra specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
8 of 26 specs differ
Keychron K1 Ultra
Keychron K3 Ultra
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Low profile
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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