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  • Released in 2023
  • Has Tactile, Linear, Clicky switch options
  • Features a low-profile design
  • Supports hot-swappable switches
  • Available in a 75% layout
  • Built with the ISO, ISO-UK, ISO-DE, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ANSI layout standard
  • Offers Normal ergonomics
  • Provides dedicated media keys
  • Connects via USB-C
  • Supports QMK firmware
  • Supports VIA configuration
  • Features N-key rollover
  • Includes screw-in stabilizers
  • Has built-in sound dampening
  • Uses a Plate Mount mounting style
  • Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity
  • Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate
  • Equipped with a 1550 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 580 g
  • Sized at 22 x 306 x 116 mm
  • Made with a ABS, Aluminum, Wood, Plastic case
  • Features PBT, ABS keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, White, North-face, Rgb North-face, White North-face RGB lighting
  • Released in 2025
  • Has Clicky, Tactile, Linear, Silent switch options
  • Available in a 70% layout
  • Built with the ANSI layout standard
  • Offers Alice ergonomics
  • Supports Wired, Wired only connectivity
  • Made with a Copper, Aluminum case
  • Features ABS keycaps
  • Offers Yes, White RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 81.1
  • Build Quality: 86.6
  • Productivity: 94.5
  • Customizability: 92.5
  • Portability: 77.1
Scores
  • Performance: 46.2
  • Build Quality: 63.5
  • Productivity: 50.8
  • Customizability: 44.5
  • Portability: 57.6
Name
Keychron K3 Max
Name
X-Bows X Bows Lite
Release year
2023
Release year
2025
Switch Options
Tactile, Linear, Clicky
Switch Options
Clicky, Tactile, Linear, Silent
Profile
Low Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
75%
Layout Size
70%
Layout Standard
ISO, ISO-UK, ISO-DE, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ANSI
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Alice
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
Wired, Wired only
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Polling Rate
-
Battery capacity
1550 mAh
Battery capacity
-
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
Plate Mount
Mount Style
-
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb, White, North-face
Backlight
 
White
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
ABS, Aluminum, Wood, Plastic
Case Material
Copper, Aluminum
Keycaps Material
PBT, ABS
Keycaps Material
ABS
Dimensions
22 x 306 x 116 mm
Dimensions
-
Weight
580g
Weight
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