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Keychron Q3 Max Side Print vs Thocc Exchange R3SD13

Get the Keychron Q3 Max Side Print for hot-swappable and knob.

What actually differs

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 Q3 Max Side Print

Thocc Exchange R3SD13

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Wired

  • Hot-swappable

    Yes

    No

  • Switch options

    Linear, Tactile

    Silent

  • Knob

    Yes

    No

  • QMK

    Yes

    No

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Keychron Q3 Max Side Print
  • Thocc Exchange R3SD13
Performance
74
63
Build quality
82
44
Productivity
98
56
Customizability
91
44
Portability
78
54

What they share

  • Layout size: 80%
  • Keycaps: PBT
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Full specs

Keychron Q3 Max Side Print vs Thocc Exchange R3SD13 specs

Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.

12 of 24 specs differ

Keychron Q3 Max Side Print

Thocc Exchange R3SD13

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear, Tactile
Silent

Hot-swappable

Yes
No

Mount style

PCB Mount
—

Sound dampening

Yes
No

Screw-in stabilizers

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

80%
80%

Layout standard

ANSI
—

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

Yes
No

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired

Max polling rate

1,000 Hz
—

Battery

4,000 mAh
Wired only

USB-C

Yes
No

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
—

Plate material

Polycarbonate
—

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Weight

—
1,100 g

Backlight

RGB, south-facing
None

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
No

VIA

Yes
No

N-key rollover

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2024
2025

Where to buy

Compare prices

Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • MKUS

    In stock
    $229Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$229Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$220Visit
  • Thocc ExchangeUK

    Out of stock
    $220Visit

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