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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Keychron R3 vs Monka 6087

Get the Keychron R3 for qmk. Get the Monka 6087 for hot-swappable and sound dampening.

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 R3

Monka 6087

  • Hot-swappable

    No

    Yes

  • Switch options

    Linear, Tactile

    Linear

  • QMK

    Yes

    No

  • Sound dampening

    No

    Yes

  • Backlight

    None

    RGB

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Keychron R3
  • Monka 6087
Performance
44
49
Build quality
52
65
Productivity
46
60
Customizability
48
69
Portability
51
52

What they share

  • Layout size: 80%
See every spec side by side

Full specs

Keychron R3 vs Monka 6087 specs

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

7 of 17 specs differ

Keychron R3

Monka 6087

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear, Tactile
Linear

Hot-swappable

No
Yes

Mount style

—
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

80%
80%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Media keys

Yes
No

Connectivity & battery

Connection

—
Wired

Battery

4,000 mAh
Wired only

Build & materials

Case material

—
Aluminum

Weight

—
2,000 g

Dimensions

—
32 x 142 x 367 mm

Backlight

None
RGB

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2026
2024

Where to buy

Compare prices

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

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

Keychron R32 stores
Monka 60872 stores
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$75Visit
  • MechkeysCN

    Out of stock
    $75Visit

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