Keychron K3 Ultra vs Vortex Core Plus
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Keychron K3 Ultra
QMK
Build quality in the top 30% of 75% boards under $150.
- Low-profile switches and keycaps only. Standard MX keycaps will not fit.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
- No numpad.
Get the
Vortex Core Plus
Build quality in the top 50% of 40% boards under $150.
- Low-profile switches and keycaps only. Standard MX keycaps will not fit.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
- Compact layout only. No function row, dedicated arrow keys, or numpad.
The differences that matter
Skip the 40-row spec sheet. These are the specs that change how each board feels, sounds, and fits your desk.
Keychron K3 Ultra
Vortex Core Plus
Layout size
75%
40%
Case material
ABS, Wood
Aluminum
QMK
Yes
No
The deep option when you want to remap every key
Layout standard
ANSI, ISO
ANSI
ISO and JIS exist so regional layouts fit
Plate material
Aluminum
FR4
- Keychron K3 Ultra
- Vortex Core Plus
- Performance
- 8646
- Build quality
- 7569
- Productivity
- 8975
- Customizability
- 8660
- Portability
- 8287
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Low profile
- Switch options: Clicky, Linear, Tactile
- Mount style: Plate Mount
- VIA
Keychron K3 Ultra vs Vortex Core Plus specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
7 of 22 specs differ
Keychron K3 Ultra
Vortex Core Plus
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Low profile
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
Mac & Windows
Released
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ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Keychron K3 Ultra
- Keychron
ISO
In stockShips to you
- Keychron (DE)
ISO
In stockDoes not ship to you
Vortex Core Plus
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
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