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Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron Q3 HE and Vortex Keyboards Cypher 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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Keychron Q3 HE QMK Wireless Custom Keyboard ISO Layout Collection
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  • Released in 2024
  • Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky, Magnetic switch options
  • Supports hot-swappable switches
  • Available in a 80% layout
  • Built with the ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO, ANSI layout standard
  • Comes with a knob
  • Compatible with both Mac and Windows
  • Provides dedicated media keys
  • Utilizes Hall effect sensors
  • Supports QMK firmware
  • Supports VIA configuration
  • Features N-key rollover
  • Enables rapid trigger functionality
  • Includes screw-in stabilizers
  • Has built-in sound dampening
  • Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style
  • Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless, Wired only connectivity
  • Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate
  • Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery
  • 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
  • Released in 2025
  • Available in a Numpad layout
  • Built with the ISO-DE, ISO layout standard
  • Supports Wired, Wired only connectivity
  • Made with a Plastic case
  • Offers No RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 99.9
  • Build Quality: 87.9
  • Productivity: 96.7
  • Customizability: 99.2
  • Portability: 77.6
Scores
  • Performance: 46.1
  • Build Quality: 44.7
  • Productivity: 48.3
  • Customizability: 40.5
  • Portability: 67.3
Name
Keychron Q3 HE
Name
Vortex Keyboards Cypher
Release year
2024
Release year
2025
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky, Magnetic
Switch Options
-
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
80%
Layout Size
Numpad
Layout Standard
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO, ANSI
Layout Standard
ISO-DE, ISO
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, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless, Wired only
Connection
Wired, Wired only
Polling Rate
1000 Hz;8000 Hz
Polling Rate
-
Battery capacity
4000 mAh
Battery capacity
-
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
Gasket Mount
Mount Style
-
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face, White
Backlight
 
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Aluminum, Metal
Case Material
Plastic
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
PBT
Dimensions
23 x 137 x 365 mm
Dimensions
-
Weight
1775g
Weight
-
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