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  • Released in 2025
  • Has Magnetic, Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options
  • Supports hot-swappable switches
  • Available in a 96% layout
  • Built with the ISO, ISO-UK, ISO-DE, ISO-CH, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-SW, ISO-Nordic, ANSI layout standard
  • Compatible with both Mac and Windows
  • Connects via USB-C
  • Utilizes Hall effect sensors
  • Supports VIA configuration
  • Features N-key rollover
  • Enables rapid trigger functionality
  • Includes screw-in stabilizers
  • Has built-in sound dampening
  • Uses a Tray Mount mounting style
  • Supports Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless, 2.4 GHz connectivity
  • Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate
  • Weighs about 1090 g
  • Sized at 41 x 377 x 126 mm
  • Made with a Plastic, Aluminum, Wood, ABS case
  • Features PBT keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, North-face, Rgb North-face RGB lighting
  • Released in 2026
  • Has Tactile, Linear switch options
  • Available in a 80% layout
  • Built with the ANSI layout standard
  • Provides dedicated media keys
  • Offers No RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 92.4
  • Build Quality: 87.1
  • Productivity: 94.3
  • Customizability: 89.9
  • Portability: 56.4
Scores
  • Performance: 44.4
  • Build Quality: 52.4
  • Productivity: 46.1
  • Customizability: 48.8
  • Portability: 50.7
Name
Keychron K4 HE
Name
Keychron R3
Release year
2025
Release year
2026
Switch Options
Magnetic, Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Switch Options
Tactile, Linear
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
96%
Layout Size
80%
Layout Standard
ISO, ISO-UK, ISO-DE, ISO-CH, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-SW, ISO-Nordic, ANSI
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
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, Wired, Wireless, 2.4 GHz
Connection
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Polling Rate
-
Battery capacity
4000 mAh
Battery capacity
4000 mAh
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
Tray Mount
Mount Style
-
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb, North-face
Backlight
 
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Plastic, Aluminum, Wood, ABS
Case Material
-
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
-
Dimensions
41 x 377 x 126 mm
Dimensions
-
Weight
1090g
Weight
-
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