Compare Keychron K3 Max SE vs V1 Ultra Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron K3 Max SE and Keychron V1 Ultra 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 (2 reviews)	5.0 stars (1 reviews)
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Main differences	Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options Features a low-profile design Built with the ANSI layout standard Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate Equipped with a 1550 mAh battery Weighs about 566 g Sized at 20 x 319 x 126 mm Made with a ABS, Wood case Offers Yes, Rgb, White, North-face, Rgb North-face, White North-face RGB lighting	Has Tactile, Linear, Clicky switch options Built with the ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO, ANSI layout standard Comes with a knob Provides dedicated media keys Includes screw-in stabilizers Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style Runs at a 8000 Hz polling rate Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery Weighs about 770 g Sized at 29 x 329 x 149 mm Made with a Plastic, ABS case Offers Yes, Rgb, White, South-face, Rgb South-face, White South-face RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 80.1 Build Quality: 74 Productivity: 88.8 Customizability: 87.1 Portability: 80	Scores Performance: 91 Build Quality: 83.9 Productivity: 97.9 Customizability: 95.2 Portability: 79.9
Name	Name Keychron K3 Max SE	Name Keychron V1 Ultra
Release year	Release year 2026	Release year 2026
Switch Options	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky	Switch Options Tactile, Linear, Clicky
Profile	Profile Low Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 75%	Layout Size 75%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, 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, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate	Polling Rate 1000 Hz	Polling Rate 8000 Hz
Battery capacity	Battery capacity 1550 mAh	Battery capacity 4000 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 -	Mount Style Gasket 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, South-face, White South-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material ABS, Wood	Case Material Plastic, ABS
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions 20 x 319 x 126 mm	Dimensions 29 x 329 x 149 mm
Weight	Weight 566g	Weight 770g