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Keychron V3 Max vs PBTfans GT 80

Get the Keychron V3 Max for knob and qmk.

Keychron V3 Max QMK Wireless Benutzerdefinierte Mechanische Tastatur ISO Layout Kollektion

Knob

Keychron V3 Max

3.3 · 8 reviews

from$150at Keychron (DE)

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GT-80 8K MX Version Keyboard with PBTfans Target

PBTfans GT 80

from$169at KBDfans

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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

PBTfans GT 80

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Wired

  • Case material

    ABS, Plastic

    Aluminum

  • Switch options

    Clicky, Linear, Tactile

    Clicky

  • Knob

    Yes

    No

  • QMK

    Yes

    No

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Keychron V3 Max
  • PBTfans GT 80
Performance
82
51
Build quality
86
69
Productivity
98
66
Customizability
98
56
Portability
76
53

What they share

  • Layout size: 80%
  • Hot-swappable
  • VIA
  • Sound dampening
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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

PBTfans GT 80

No owner reviews collected yet.

Full specs

Keychron V3 Max vs PBTfans GT 80 specs

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

15 of 27 specs differ

Keychron V3 Max

PBTfans GT 80

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Clicky

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount, Plate Mount
—

Sound dampening

Yes
Yes

Screw-in stabilizers

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

80%
80%

Layout standard

ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-UK
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

Yes
No

Display

None
None

Media keys

Yes
No

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired

Max polling rate

1,000 Hz
—

Battery

4,000 mAh
Wired only

USB-C

Yes
No

Build & materials

Case material

ABS, Plastic
Aluminum

Plate material

Polycarbonate
Aluminum, FR4, Polycarbonate

Keycaps

ABS, PBT
PBT

Weight

895 g
—

Dimensions

24 x 149 x 368 mm
—

Typing angle

4°
—

Backlight

RGB, south-facing
None

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
No

VIA

Yes
Yes

N-key rollover

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2024
2026

Where to buy

Compare prices

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

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • Keychron (DE)DE

    In stock
    $150Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
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  • KeychronHK

    Out of stock
    $94Visit
  • MKUS

    Out of stock
    $94Visit
  • KBDfansCN

    In stock
    $169Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$169Visit

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