Compare Keychron K4 HE vs Q3 HE Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron K4 HE and Keychron Q3 HE 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	4.3 stars (22 reviews)	5.0 stars (18 reviews)
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Main differences	Released in 2025 Has Magnetic, Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options Available in a 96% layout Built with the ISO, ISO-UK, ISO-DE, ISO-CH, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ANSI, ISO-SW, ISO-Nordic layout standard Uses a Tray Mount mounting style Supports Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless, 2.4 GHz connectivity Weighs about 1090 g Sized at 31 x 126 x 373 mm Made with a Plastic, Aluminum, ABS, Wood case Offers Yes, Rgb, North-face, Rgb North-face RGB lighting	Released in 2024 Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky, Magnetic switch options Available in a 80% layout Built with the ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO, ANSI layout standard Comes with a knob Provides dedicated media keys Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless, Wired only connectivity Weighs about 1775 g Sized at 23 x 137 x 365 mm Made with a Aluminum, Metal case Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face, White RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 92.3 Build Quality: 87 Productivity: 94.1 Customizability: 89.8 Portability: 56.3	Scores Performance: 99.9 Build Quality: 88.3 Productivity: 96.9 Customizability: 99.6 Portability: 78
Name	Name Keychron K4 HE	Name Keychron Q3 HE
Release year	Release year 2025	Release year 2024
Switch Options	Switch Options Magnetic, Linear, Tactile, Clicky	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky, Magnetic
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 96%	Layout Size 80%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ISO, ISO-UK, ISO-DE, ISO-CH, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ANSI, ISO-SW, ISO-Nordic	Layout Standard ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, 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, 2.4 GHz	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless, Wired only
Polling Rate	Polling Rate 1000 Hz	Polling Rate 1000 Hz;8000 Hz
Battery capacity	Battery capacity 4000 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 Tray Mount	Mount Style Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb, North-face	Backlight Rgb, South-face, White
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material Plastic, Aluminum, ABS, Wood	Case Material Aluminum, Metal
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions 31 x 126 x 373 mm	Dimensions 23 x 137 x 365 mm
Weight	Weight 1090g	Weight 1775g