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Keychron V3 Max vs V4

Keychron V3 Max QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard ISO Layout Collection

Keychron V3 Max

3.3 · 8 reviews

from$94

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Keychron V4 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard ISO Layout Collection

Keychron V4

5.0 · 14 reviews

from$39at Keychron

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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 V3 Max

Keychron V4

  • Layout size

    80%

    60%

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Wired

  • Mount style

    Gasket Mount, Plate Mount

    Plate Mount, Tray Mount

  • Weight

    895 g

    730 g

  • Layout standard

    ANSI, ISO

    ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE, JIS

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Keychron V3 Max
  • Keychron V4
Performance
84
68
Build quality
87
87
Productivity
98
95
Customizability
99
98
Portability
73
76

What they share

  • Hot-swappable
  • Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
  • Case material: ABS, Plastic
  • Switch options: Clicky, Linear, Tactile
  • Knob
  • QMK
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From real owners

What owners say

Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.

Keychron V3 Max

3.3

8 owner reviews

Praise
“This keyboard has been great. My first keyboard I've ever had. I had faulty switch, but you guys just gave me a whole new keyboard. Thanks a lot! -Mack”
MackStripes· via Keychron
Critique
“Stopped working in wired mode after a couple months. 2.4 connectivity spotty. I regret buying this keyboard”
NikVerified buyer· via Keychron

Keychron V4

5.0

14 owner reviews

Praise
“Definitely the best 80 dollar keyboard out right now. Very well lubed and stabbed are tooned well. Unfortunately can't get via to work (VIA isn't accepting the json file)”
Elsa P.Verified buyer· via Keychron

Full specs

Keychron V3 Max vs V4 specs

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

10 of 27 specs differ

Keychron V3 Max

Keychron V4

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Clicky, Linear, Tactile

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount, Plate Mount
Plate Mount, Tray Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
Yes

Screw-in stabilizers

Yes
Yes

Layout

Layout size

80%
60%

Layout standard

ANSI, ISO
ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE, JIS

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

Yes
Yes

Display

None
None

Media keys

Yes
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired

Max polling rate

1,000 Hz
1,000 Hz

Battery

4,000 mAh
Wired only

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

ABS, Plastic
ABS, Plastic

Plate material

Polycarbonate
Steel

Keycaps

PBT
ABS, PBT

Weight

895 g
730 g

Dimensions

24 x 149 x 368 mm
20 x 117 x 304 mm

Typing angle

—
4°

Backlight

RGB, south-facing
RGB, south-facing

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
Yes

VIA

Yes
Yes

N-key rollover

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2024
2022

Where to buy

Compare prices

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

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • AmazonGlobal

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  • KeychronHK

    Out of stock
    $94Visit
  • MKUS

    Out of stock
    $94Visit
Keychron V45 stores
  • KeychronHK

    In stock
    $39Visit
  • Keychron (DE)DE

    In stock
    $122Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

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    ~$39Visit
  • Input GearDE

    Out of stock
    $50Visit

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