Keychron V3 Max vs MIIIW Xiaomi BlackIO 83ISO or compact
Choose the Keychron V3 Max for ISO options, a knob and stated 1000 Hz polling, or the lighter MIIIW BlackIO 83 for a smaller ANSI layout.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Keychron V3 Max
Knob
Build quality in the top 10% of 80% boards under $200.
- 80% layout offered in ANSI and multiple ISO variants.
- 1000 Hz polling rate listed, with wired and 2.4 GHz connectivity.
- Knob, multi-media keys, QMK and VIA support.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- No numpad.
Get the
MIIIW Xiaomi BlackIO 83
Build quality in the top 25% of 75% boards under $150.
- 75% layout and 788g weight make it smaller and lighter than the V3 Max.
- Transparent PC keycaps and a PC+ABS case are specified by the vendor.
- Hot-swappable linear Kailh Jellyfish switches, with QMK and VIA support.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
- No numpad.
Choose the Keychron V3 Max if ISO layout support, a knob, switch-type options or its stated 1000 Hz polling rate matter most. Pick the MIIIW Xiaomi BlackIO 83 if you prefer a smaller, lighter ANSI keyboard with transparent PC keycaps. Both provide hot-swappable switches, QMK and VIA, so layout and physical size are the strongest deciding factors.
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
MIIIW Xiaomi BlackIO 83
Layout size
80%
75%
Switch options
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Linear
Mount style
Gasket Mount, Plate Mount
Gasket Mount
Knob
Yes
No
Weight
895 g
788 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
- Keychron V3 Max
- MIIIW Xiaomi BlackIO 83
- Performance
- 8280
- Build quality
- 8676
- Productivity
- 9890
- Customizability
- 9887
- Portability
- 7683
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Battery: 4,000 mAh
- Case material: ABS, Plastic
- QMK
- VIA
What will you mostly use it for?
The V3 Max leads for gaming, office work, programming, modding and content creation, chiefly through its polling-rate specification, layout choices and extra controls. The BlackIO 83 is the more travel-oriented pick because it is lighter and uses a smaller layout. Both have wireless and wired connectivity, QMK and VIA support, and hot-swappable switches. For buyers who specifically need ISO, the Keychron is the clear fit.
Pick the Keychron V3 Max
- The V3 Max lists a 1000 Hz polling rate and supports wired and 2.4 GHz connectivity.
- Its hot-swappable switches and N-key rollover support are specified.
Keychron V3 Max vs MIIIW Xiaomi BlackIO 83 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
12 of 27 specs differ
Keychron V3 Max
MIIIW Xiaomi BlackIO 83
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 V3 Max
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW
Out of stockShips to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW
In stockDoes not ship to you
MIIIW Xiaomi BlackIO 83
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
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Keychron V3 Max vs MIIIW Xiaomi BlackIO 83: your questions
Yes. Its listed layout options include ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-Nordic and other ISO variants, alongside ANSI. The MIIIW Xiaomi BlackIO 83 is listed as ANSI only.
The BlackIO 83 is listed with an ANSI layout, and its compatibility rules say ISO layouts are not offered. Consider the Keychron V3 Max if you need an ISO-DE, UK or other ISO variant.
The BlackIO 83 is a 75% keyboard, while the V3 Max is 80%. Their listed dimensions are 38 x 159 x 336 mm for the MIIIW and 24 x 149 x 368 mm for the Keychron.
The MIIIW Xiaomi BlackIO 83 weighs 788g, while the Keychron V3 Max weighs 895g. That makes the MIIIW the lighter option based on the listed product weights.
Yes, the V3 Max lists knob support, and the vendor describes a fully assembled knob version. The BlackIO 83's listed extra features do not include a knob.
The Keychron V3 Max lists a 1000 Hz polling rate, including for 2.4 GHz and wired modes in the vendor specifications. No polling-rate figure is listed for the BlackIO 83, so the available specifications do not establish a direct comparison.
Yes, both list hot-swappable switches. Keychron specifies compatibility with most 3-pin and 5-pin MX mechanical switches, while the BlackIO 83 vendor description identifies Kailh Jellyfish linear switches.
Yes, QMK and VIA support are listed for both keyboards. The MIIIW vendor also describes using QMK and VIA for macros and keymap customization.
The V3 Max vendor listing specifies double-shot PBT OSA keycaps that are not shine-through. The BlackIO 83 vendor lists transparent PC keycaps with an electroplated metal texture.
Neither keyboard has a numpad according to its compatibility rules. Both use compact layouts, with the Keychron at 80% and the MIIIW at 75%.
Both list Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz and wired connectivity. The MIIIW vendor says its Bluetooth connection can connect to up to five devices simultaneously, while the Keychron vendor specifies Bluetooth connections to three devices.
No, its vendor specifications describe the double-shot PBT keycaps as not shine-through. The compatibility rules also warn that south-facing LEDs leave shine-through legends dark and that some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
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