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

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron K3 Pro 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	4.7 stars (54 reviews)	5.0 stars (6 reviews)
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Main differences	Released in 2022 Available in a 75% layout Built with the ISO, JIS, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-UK, ANSI layout standard Uses a Tray Mount mounting style Equipped with a 1550 mAh battery Weighs about 525 g Sized at 15 x 306 x 116 mm Made with a Aluminum, Plastic, ABS case Features ABS, PBT keycaps Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face, White, North-face, Rgb North-face, White North-face RGB lighting	Released in 2024 Available in a 100% layout Built with the ISO-DE, ISO-Nordic, ISO-UK, ISO, ANSI layout standard Uses a PCB Mount mounting style 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: 81 Build Quality: 81.4 Productivity: 79.7 Customizability: 87.9 Portability: 77.1	Scores Performance: 81.7 Build Quality: 78.6 Productivity: 80.1 Customizability: 88.4 Portability: 53.7
Name	Name Keychron K3 Pro	Name Keychron K5 QMK V2
Release year	Release year 2022	Release year 2024
Switch Options	Switch Options 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, JIS, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-UK, 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, Wired, Wireless	Connection Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate	Polling Rate 1000 Hz	Polling Rate 1000 Hz
Battery capacity	Battery capacity 1550 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, South-face, White, North-face	Backlight Rgb, White, North-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material Aluminum, Plastic, ABS	Case Material ABS, Aluminum
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material ABS, PBT	Keycaps Material ABS
Dimensions	Dimensions 15 x 306 x 116 mm	Dimensions -
Weight	Weight 525g	Weight -