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Keychron Q3 Max QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard
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Keychron Q3 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard
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Keychron V3 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard ISO Layout Collection
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  • 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
  • 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, ISO-CH layout standard
  • Uses a Tray Mount mounting style
  • 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
Scores
  • Performance: 82.5
  • Build Quality: 89.3
  • Productivity: 97.7
  • Customizability: 99.9
  • Portability: 76.2
Scores
  • Performance: 71.8
  • Build Quality: 91
  • Productivity: 97.4
  • Customizability: 99.5
  • Portability: 57.5
Scores
  • Performance: 91
  • Build Quality: 88.5
  • Productivity: 97.5
  • Customizability: 99.7
  • Portability: 57.6
Name
Keychron Q3 Max
Name
Keychron Q3
Name
Keychron V3
Release year
2024
Release year
2022
Release year
2022
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky, Silent
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
80%
Layout Size
80%
Layout Size
80%
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, ISO-CH
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
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
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Connection
Wired, Wired only,
Connection
Wired, Wired only,
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Polling Rate
1000 Hz;8000 Hz
Battery capacity
4000 mAh
Battery capacity
-
Battery capacity
-
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
Gasket Mount
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Mount Style
Tray Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face, White, White South-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Aluminum
Case Material
Aluminum
Case Material
Plastic, ABS
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
PBT, ABS
Keycaps Material
ABS, PBT
Dimensions
33 x 137 x 365 mm
Dimensions
20 x 137 x 365 mm
Dimensions
19 x 141 x 367 mm
Weight
2045g
Weight
2000g
Weight
1360g
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