Keychron Q3 vs Lemokey P1Wired TKL vs Wireless 75%
Choose the Keychron Q3 for a wired tenkeyless build with steel plate and double-gasket design, or the Lemokey P1 if you need wireless connectivity (Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz) in a more compact 75% layout.
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4.8 (108)4.8 · 108 reviews
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Keychron Q3
Wired TKL
Build quality in the top 5% of 80% boards under $100.
- Tenkeyless 80% layout with dedicated function row and navigation cluster
- Double-gasket design with silicone pads between top and bottom cases to reduce acoustic resonance
- Steel plate contributes to a stiff, responsive typing feel
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- Missing ISO-Nordic. The other board is sold in those layouts.
- No numpad.
Get the
Keychron Lemokey P1
Wireless 75%
Build quality in the top 5% of 75% boards under $150.
- Supports wireless 2.4 GHz (1000 Hz) and Bluetooth (90 Hz) plus wired mode
- 4000mAh battery enables up to 200 hours of use without backlight
- Compact 75% layout saves desk space while retaining function row
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- No numpad.
If you want a wired, stiff-typing tenkeyless for programming or content creation, the Keychron Q3 is your choice. If you need wireless connectivity for gaming on the go or a more compact desk setup, the Lemokey P1 delivers with a lighter build and longer battery life. Both are premium aluminum keyboards with strong customization options, so your final pick should match your preferred layout and connectivity needs.
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
Keychron Lemokey P1
Layout size
80%
75%
Connection
Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Switch options
Clicky, Linear, Silent, Tactile
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Mount style
Gasket Mount, PCB Mount, Plate Mount
Gasket Mount
Weight
2,000 g
1,650 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
- Keychron Q3
- Keychron Lemokey P1
- Performance
- 7281
- Build quality
- 9188
- Productivity
- 9897
- Customizability
- 9896
- Portability
- 5781
- Hot-swappable
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- Case material: Aluminum
- Knob
- QMK
- VIA
What will you mostly use it for?
For gaming and travel, the Lemokey P1 wins with wireless flexibility, a compact 75% layout, and a lighter weight. The Keychron Q3 takes programming and content creation due to its tenkeyless layout, steel plate rigidity, and navigation keys. In office and modding scenarios, they tie as both offer premium aluminum builds, QMK/VIA support, and hot-swap sockets. Your choice depends on whether you prioritize a wired TKL with a stiffer feel or a wireless 75% with portability and acoustic foam.
Pick the Keychron Lemokey P1
- Supports 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth for low-latency gaming flexibility
- Includes a 4000mAh battery for extended wireless sessions
- Comes with Keychron Super switches rated for 50 million clicks
- Designed with enhanced acoustic foams (IXPE, PET, absorbing foam) for a dampened sound
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
Keychron Q3
108 owner reviews
“I upgraded from the Q1 as I never really liked 75%. The weight, sound and feel of the Q3 are all amazing. Really good build quality. Money well spent.”
“I thought I had found exactly what I wanted and its great for what it is, but! This was advertised as an ANSI layout but what I received was an ISO layout board. The barebones board also states in the images that it comes with switch and keycap removal tools…”
Keychron Lemokey P1
10 owner reviews
“Love the keyboard, i got the red switches, i also got a silicon palm rest, feels super nice, super high quality, super heavy. No complaints It looks great with any setup, my friends were shocked when they found out the price.”
Keychron Q3 vs Lemokey P1 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
13 of 27 specs differ
Keychron Q3
Keychron Lemokey P1
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Keychron Q3
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW
In stockShips to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW
Out of stockDoes not ship to you
Keychron Lemokey P1
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW
In stockShips to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO
In stockDoes not ship to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW
In stockDoes not ship to you
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Keychron Q3 vs Lemokey P1: your questions
The Lemokey P1 is better for gaming due to its 2.4 GHz wireless mode with 1000 Hz polling, a 4000mAh battery for long sessions, and Keychron Super switches rated for 50 million clicks. The Q3 is wired-only with 1000 Hz polling and a steel plate, which some gamers may prefer for a stiffer, more responsive feel.
No, the Keychron Q3 is a wired-only keyboard with a USB-C connection. It does not support Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz wireless. For wireless functionality, consider the Lemokey P1 which offers both Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz options.
The Keychron Q3 comes with OSA profile ABS backlight shine-through keycaps. The Lemokey P1 comes with Cherry profile double-shot PBT keycaps that are non-backlight shine-through but more durable and oil-resistant.
Yes, both the Keychron Q3 and Lemokey P1 support QMK firmware and can be customized via VIA or their respective web launchers (Keychron Launcher for Q3, Lemokey Launcher for P1). The P1 requires a JSON file download to enable VIA recognition.
The Lemokey P1 is more portable due to its smaller 75% form factor (322 x 140 mm) and lighter weight (1650g for the wireless version) compared to the Q3's 2000g weight and 365 x 137 mm dimensions. The P1 also has wireless connectivity for cable-free use.
Yes, both the Keychron Q3 and Lemokey P1 are hot-swappable and support 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style mechanical switches. This allows you to change switches without soldering.
The Keychron Q3 uses a steel plate, which provides a stiffer, more rigid typing feel. The Lemokey P1 uses a polycarbonate (PC) plate, which is softer and can offer more flex and a different sound profile.
Yes, the Lemokey P1 features an aluminum rotary encoder knob that can be programmed via VIA or the Lemokey Launcher for functions like volume, zoom, or screen brightness. The Keychron Q3 also offers a programmable knob option.
The Lemokey P1 includes multiple acoustic foam layers (IXPE, PET, absorbing foam) specifically designed to dampen sound and reduce vibration. The Keychron Q3 uses a double-gasket design with silicone pads between the cases to reduce metal resonance.
Yes, the Lemokey P1 supports wired mode via a detachable Type-C USB cable with a 1000 Hz polling rate. It can be used purely wired without relying on its battery. The Q3 is also wired-only, using a USB-C connection.
The Keychron Q3 is an 80% tenkeyless layout, keeping the function row and navigation cluster but without a number pad. The Lemokey P1 is a 75% layout, which is more compact and typically saves about 40mm in width.
The Lemokey P1 has a 4000mAh battery that can last up to 200 hours without backlight, or up to 100 hours with RGB at the lowest brightness, according to the manufacturer. The Keychron Q3 has no battery as it is wired-only.
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