Compare Keychron K3 HE vs K5 QMK V2 Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron K3 HE and Keychron K5 QMK V2 and view their biggest differences. The detailed comparison table allows you to see all the essential features, specifications, and benefits of each keyboard at a glance. Whether you're looking for performance, value, or specific functionalities, this comparison tool helps you make an informed decision.

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Rating	5.0 stars (3 reviews)	5.0 stars (2 reviews)
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Main differences	Released in 2026 Has Magnetic, Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options Available in a 75% layout Built with the ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ANSI layout standard Utilizes Hall effect sensors Enables rapid trigger functionality Uses a Tray Mount mounting style Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity Equipped with a 2600 mAh battery Weighs about 575 g Sized at 25 x 319 x 126 mm Made with a Aluminum, Wood, ABS case Features PBT keycaps Offers Yes, Rgb, White, North-face, Rgb North-face, White North-face RGB lighting	Released in 2024 Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options Available in a 100% layout Built with the ISO-DE, ISO-Nordic, ISO-UK, ISO, ANSI layout standard Provides dedicated media keys Uses a PCB Mount mounting style Supports Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless connectivity Equipped with a 2000 mAh battery Made with a ABS, Aluminum case Features ABS keycaps Offers Yes, Rgb, White, North-face, Rgb North-face RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 92.4 Build Quality: 82.5 Productivity: 81.3 Customizability: 86.7 Portability: 81.7	Scores Performance: 81.6 Build Quality: 78.6 Productivity: 80.3 Customizability: 89.6 Portability: 54
Name	Name Keychron K3 HE	Name Keychron K5 QMK V2
Release year	Release year 2026	Release year 2024
Switch Options	Switch Options Magnetic, Linear, Tactile, Clicky	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Profile	Profile Low Profile	Profile Low Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 75%	Layout Size 100%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ANSI	Layout Standard ISO-DE, ISO-Nordic, ISO-UK, ISO, ANSI
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Normal
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support	Display Support
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless	Connection Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate	Polling Rate 1000 Hz	Polling Rate 1000 Hz
Battery capacity	Battery capacity 2600 mAh	Battery capacity 2000 mAh
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style Tray Mount	Mount Style PCB Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb, White, North-face	Backlight Rgb, White, North-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material Aluminum, Wood, ABS	Case Material ABS, Aluminum
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material ABS
Dimensions	Dimensions 25 x 319 x 126 mm	Dimensions -
Weight	Weight 575g	Weight -