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 K17 Pro
Keychron K3 QMK V3
Layout size
96%
75%
Hall effect (magnetic)
No
Yes
Battery
2,000 mAh
1,550 mAh
Case material
ABS, Aluminum, Plastic
ABS, Aluminum
Switch options
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Linear, Tactile
- Keychron K17 Pro
- Keychron K3 QMK V3
- Performance
- 8485
- Build quality
- 8271
- Productivity
- 8774
- Customizability
- 9178
- Portability
- 5477
- Connection: Bluetooth, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Low profile
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- QMK
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
Keychron K17 Pro
2 owner reviews
“I love this keyboard. It works very well with my setup. The key switches and the knob are perfect. My only feedback is that I wish there was a southpaw version of this keyboard. As a person working with numbers and creativity, the K17 Pro Southpaw version…”
Keychron K3 QMK V3
No owner reviews collected yet.
Keychron K17 Pro vs K3 QMK V3 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
13 of 27 specs differ
Keychron K17 Pro
Keychron K3 QMK V3
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Low profile
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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