Compare Keychron R3 vs V5 Ultra Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron R3 and Keychron V5 Ultra 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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Main differences	Has Tactile, Linear switch options Available in a 80% layout Built with the ANSI layout standard Offers No RGB lighting	Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options Supports hot-swappable switches Available in a 96% layout Built with the ANSI, ISO-ES, ISO layout standard Comes with a knob Compatible with both Mac and Windows Connects via USB-C Supports VIA configuration Features N-key rollover 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 8000 Hz polling rate Weighs about 983 g Sized at 30 x 392 x 149 mm Made with a Metal, Plastic, ABS case Features PBT keycaps Offers Yes, Rgb, White, South-face, Rgb South-face, White South-face RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 44.4 Build Quality: 52.2 Productivity: 46.3 Customizability: 48.8 Portability: 50.8	Scores Performance: 91 Build Quality: 82.3 Productivity: 97.4 Customizability: 94.9 Portability: 56.2
Name	Name Keychron R3	Name Keychron V5 Ultra
Release year	Release year 2026	Release year 2026
Switch Options	Switch Options Tactile, Linear	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 80%	Layout Size 96%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ANSI, ISO-ES, ISO
Layout Ergonomics	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	Connection	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless, Wired only
Polling Rate	Polling Rate -	Polling Rate 8000 Hz
Battery capacity	Battery capacity 4000 mAh	Battery capacity 4000 mAh
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	Mount Style -	Mount Style Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight	Backlight Rgb, White, South-face, White South-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material -	Case Material Metal, Plastic, ABS
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material -	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions -	Dimensions 30 x 392 x 149 mm
Weight	Weight -	Weight 983g