Keychron K12 vs K3 QMK V3
Get the Keychron K12 for the 4,000 mAh battery. Get the Keychron K3 QMK V3 for hall effect.
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 K12
Keychron K3 QMK V3
Layout size
60%
75%
Hall effect (magnetic)
No
Yes
Battery
4,000 mAh
1,550 mAh
Low profile
No
Yes
Case material
ABS, Aluminum, Plastic
ABS, Aluminum
- Keychron K12
- Keychron K3 QMK V3
- Performance
- 5885
- Build quality
- 7471
- Productivity
- 6974
- Customizability
- 7478
- Portability
- 9077
- Connection: Bluetooth, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- Keycaps: ABS
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
Keychron K12
192 owner reviews
“I have recently bought a Keychron K12, and I'm really satisfied with it. You can say that the build quality is high, and I love the sound of the switches.”
“Bought this in December 2023. The good first: - the typing experience is genuinely fantastic. The plastic case creates this resonant, almost bass-cabinet effect that makes every keystroke satisfying. - Gateron G Pro Red switches are solid as always. For pure…”
Keychron K3 QMK V3
No owner reviews collected yet.
Keychron K12 vs K3 QMK V3 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
12 of 24 specs differ
Keychron K12
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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