Keychron K10 Max vs V3 UltraFull Size or 8K
Choose the K10 Max for its full-size layout and numpad, or the V3 Ultra for a lighter TKL design and higher polling rate.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Keychron K10 Max
Build quality in the top 10% of 100% boards under $100.
- 100% layout with a numpad.
- Steel plate and ABS case.
- 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth, and wired connectivity.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- Missing ISO-CH. The other board is sold in those layouts.
Get the
Keychron V3 Ultra
polling rate
Build quality in the top 10% of 80% boards under $150.
- 8000 Hz polling rate in wired and 2.4 GHz modes.
- 80% TKL layout with a knob, polycarbonate plate, and gasket mount.
- Weighs 960 g and measures 149 x 367.8 mm.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- No numpad.
Pick the Keychron K10 Max if you need a numpad or prefer a full-size layout. Choose the V3 Ultra if lower weight, a compact TKL layout, and 8000 Hz polling matter more. Both offer three connection modes and hot-swappable switches, so those features do not decide the comparison.
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 K10 Max
Keychron V3 Ultra
Layout size
100%
80%
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Max polling rate
1,000 Hz
8,000 Hz
Higher polling helps competitive FPS and does nothing for typing
Case material
ABS
ABS, Plastic
Mount style
PCB Mount, Plate Mount
Gasket Mount
- Keychron K10 Max
- Keychron V3 Ultra
- Performance
- 8291
- Build quality
- 8182
- Productivity
- 9598
- Customizability
- 9194
- Portability
- 5476
- Hot-swappable
- Battery: 4,000 mAh
- Switch options: Clicky, Linear, Tactile
- QMK
- VIA
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The V3 Ultra is the stronger fit for gaming and travel if its higher polling rate, lighter weight, and smaller layout match your needs. The K10 Max is the more straightforward choice for office tasks or content work that benefits from a numpad. Programming and modding are close calls, since both are hot-swappable and offer remapping features, but their layouts and mounting designs differ. The V3 Ultra’s knob may also appeal if a physical dial suits your workflow.
Pick the Keychron V3 Ultra
- The V3 Ultra lists an 8000 Hz polling rate in wired and 2.4 GHz modes, compared with 1000 Hz for the K10 Max.
- The V3 Ultra has a gasket mount and polycarbonate plate, which Keychron describes as reducing acoustic resonance and providing a softer typing experience.
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
Keychron K10 Max
9 owner reviews
“Bought with super banana switches (awesome if you like panda switches!). The only complaint I have is having to plug it in to change any settings. Why?”
Keychron V3 Ultra
2 owner reviews
“Second Keyboard I buy from Keychron! I live in El Salvador and it arrived on time and perfectly. Extremely comfortable, outstanding switches. Best keyboard I've had in my life.”
Keychron K10 Max vs V3 Ultra specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
13 of 27 specs differ
Keychron K10 Max
Keychron V3 Ultra
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
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 K10 Max
- Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES
In stockShips to you
- Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES
Out of stockDoes not ship to you
Keychron V3 Ultra
- Input Gear
ISO-DE
Out of stockShips to you
- Keychron (DE)
ISO-FR, ISO-ES
In stockDoes not ship to you
Keychron K10 Max vs V3 Ultra: your questions
The K10 Max is a 100% keyboard with a numpad, while the V3 Ultra is an 80% TKL model with a knob. The V3 Ultra also lists 8000 Hz polling, compared with 1000 Hz for the K10 Max.
No, the V3 Ultra uses an 80% TKL layout and has no numpad. Choose the K10 Max if a dedicated number pad is important.
The V3 Ultra lists 8000 Hz polling in wired and 2.4 GHz modes. The K10 Max lists 1000 Hz polling.
Both support Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz wireless, and wired connections. Keychron also specifies Bluetooth connections to three devices for both models.
The V3 Ultra weighs 960 g, while the K10 Max weighs 1530 g. The V3 Ultra is also the smaller keyboard, with an 80% TKL layout.
Keychron lists up to 660 hours with the backlight off and up to 200 hours with RGB at its lowest brightness. Battery life depends on the lighting setting and use.
Keychron lists up to 190 hours with the backlight off and around 100 hours with RGB at its lowest brightness. The K10 Max has a 4000 mAh battery.
Both keyboards are hot-swappable. Keychron says both support swapping compatible 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style mechanical switches without soldering.
Both product listings specify Mac and Windows support, and the vendor descriptions mention included keycaps for both systems. The K10 Max vendor description also lists Linux compatibility.
The K10 Max uses a steel plate, while the V3 Ultra uses a polycarbonate plate with a gasket mount. Keychron describes the V3 Ultra’s construction as reducing acoustic resonance and providing a softer typing experience.
Both models have south-facing LEDs, and their compatibility notes say shine-through legends stay dark. The notes also warn that some sculpted keycaps can clip the LEDs.
The K10 Max compatibility notes identify ISO-CH as unavailable. The V3 Ultra is listed with ISO-CH among its layout options.
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