Keychron K3 Max vs Lemokey P1Slim or Aluminum?

The K3 Max is a low-profile keyboard, and its metadata lists a weight of 580 g. The Lemokey P1 has a CNC aluminum case, gasket mount, and a knob, and its listed weight is 1650 g.

The Keychron K3 Max is lighter, with a listed weight of 580 g compared with 1650 g for the Lemokey P1. The K3 Max is also described by Keychron as ultra-slim and low-profile.

The Lemokey P1 has a larger listed battery capacity at 4000 mAh, compared with 1550 mAh for the K3 Max. The P1 vendor page lists up to 200 hours with backlighting off, while the K3 Max vendor page lists up to 73 hours.

Both metadata listings include Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired connectivity. The Lemokey vendor page clarifies that wireless modes belong to the P1 Pro, while the P1 is a wired version, so check the specific model before buying.

Both list a 1000 Hz polling rate and support 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity. The P1 adds a gasket mount, while the K3 Max offers a low-profile layout, so the choice depends on which build style you prefer.

Both list hot-swap support, but their compatibility differs. Keychron says the K3 Max hot-swappable version supports Gateron or Keychron low-profile mechanical switches, while the P1 supports most 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style mechanical switches.

Yes, the Lemokey P1 listing includes a knob, and the vendor says its function can be remapped for tasks such as adjusting volume, brightness, or zoom. The K3 Max has no knob listed.

Both list QMK and VIA support, and both vendor pages describe web-app tools for remapping keys and macros. The P1 also lets you remap its knob, while its vendor notes VIA setup requires a keymap JSON file because automatic recognition was still awaiting approval.

Both metadata listings specify RGB lighting, and both vendor pages describe 22 RGB backlight options. The K3 Max vendor also describes per-key and mixed-zone RGB controls, while the P1 has south-facing RGB.

The K3 Max is the more portable choice based on its listed 580 g weight and low-profile design. The Lemokey P1 weighs 1650 g in the metadata and has a CNC aluminum case.

Yes, the K3 Max vendor describes low-profile double-shot PBT keycaps. The Lemokey P1 vendor lists OSA double-shot PBT keycaps that are non-backlight shine-through.

The vendor says the fully assembled P1 includes the keyboard PCB, case, PC plate, keycaps, and switches. The barebone version does not include keycaps or switches, so choose it if you want to supply those components yourself.