Compare Keychron Q3 Max vs Q3 vs Keychron V3 Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron Q3 Max and Keychron Q3 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.

Model
	95	97	97
Rating	4.8 stars (36 reviews)	4.7 stars (320 reviews)	2.4 stars (16 reviews)
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Main differences	Released in 2024 Built with the ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic layout standard Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery Weighs about 2045 g Sized at 33 x 137 x 365 mm Features PBT keycaps	Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky, Silent switch options Built with the ANSI, ISO, JIS, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-SW, ISO-UK layout standard Supports Wired, Wired only connectivity Weighs about 2000 g Sized at 20 x 137 x 365 mm Features PBT, ABS keycaps	Built with the ISO, JIS, ANSI, ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW layout standard Uses a Tray Mount mounting style Supports Wired, Wired only, connectivity Weighs about 1360 g Sized at 19 x 141 x 367 mm Made with a Plastic, ABS case Features ABS, PBT keycaps Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face, White, White South-face RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 81.2 Build Quality: 88.6 Productivity: 97 Customizability: 99.7 Portability: 78	Scores Performance: 72.1 Build Quality: 90.9 Productivity: 97.5 Customizability: 99.6 Portability: 57.5	Scores Performance: 91 Build Quality: 88.6 Productivity: 97.7 Customizability: 99.7 Portability: 57.6
Name	Name Keychron Q3 Max	Name Keychron Q3	Name Keychron V3
Release year	Release year 2024	Release year 2022	Release year 2022
Switch Options	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky, Silent	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 80%	Layout Size 80%	Layout Size 80%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic	Layout Standard ANSI, ISO, JIS, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-SW, ISO-UK	Layout Standard ISO, JIS, ANSI, ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Normal
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support	Display Support	Display Support
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless	Connection Wired, Wired only	Connection Wired, Wired only,
Polling Rate	Polling Rate 1000 Hz	Polling Rate 1000 Hz	Polling Rate 1000 Hz;8000 Hz
Battery capacity	Battery capacity 4000 mAh	Battery capacity -	Battery capacity -
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style Gasket Mount	Mount Style Gasket Mount	Mount Style Tray Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb, South-face	Backlight Rgb, South-face	Backlight Rgb, South-face, White, White South-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material Aluminum	Case Material Aluminum	Case Material Plastic, ABS
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material PBT, ABS	Keycaps Material ABS, PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions 33 x 137 x 365 mm	Dimensions 20 x 137 x 365 mm	Dimensions 19 x 141 x 367 mm
Weight	Weight 2045g	Weight 2000g	Weight 1360g