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Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron K3 HE and Keychron Q2 HE 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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Keychron K3 HE Wireless Magnetic Switch Custom Keyboard
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  • Released in 2026
  • Features a low-profile design
  • Available in a 75% layout
  • Uses a Tray Mount mounting style
  • Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity
  • Offers Yes, North-face RGB lighting
  • Released in 2025
  • Available in a 65% layout
  • Comes with a knob
  • Connects via USB-C
  • Features N-key rollover
  • Enables rapid trigger functionality
  • Includes screw-in stabilizers
  • Has built-in sound dampening
  • Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style
  • Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless, Wired only connectivity
  • Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate
  • Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 1650 g
  • Sized at 33 x 121 x 328 mm
  • Made with a Aluminum, Metal case
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face, White, White South-face RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 70.8
  • Build Quality: 72.3
  • Productivity: 68.5
  • Customizability: 84.3
  • Portability: 77.8
Scores
  • Performance: 98.1
  • Build Quality: 86.9
  • Productivity: 93.9
  • Customizability: 97.2
  • Portability: 89.8
Name
Keychron K3 HE
Name
Keychron Q2 HE
Release year
2026
Release year
2025
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky, Magnetic
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky, Magnetic
Profile
Low Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
75%
Layout Size
65%
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Knob Support
 
Knob Support
 
Display Support
 
Display Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
USB-C
 
USB-C
 
USB passthrough
 
USB passthrough
 
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless, Wired only
Polling Rate
-
Polling Rate
1000 Hz;8000 Hz
Battery capacity
-
Battery capacity
4000 mAh
Hall Effect Support
 
Hall Effect Support
 
QMK Support
 
QMK Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIAL Support
 
VIAL Support
 
N-Key Rollover
 
N-Key Rollover
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Mount Style
Tray Mount
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
North-face
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face, White, White South-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
-
Case Material
Aluminum, Metal
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
PBT
Dimensions
-
Dimensions
33 x 121 x 328 mm
Weight
-
Weight
1650g
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