Keychron V3 Ultra vs Lemokey P1 Pro8K vs Aluminum
Choose the V3 Ultra for 8000 Hz polling, lower weight, and broader customization, or the P1 Pro if an aluminum case is your priority.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Keychron V3 Ultra
8K
Build quality in the top 10% of 80% boards under $150.
- 8000 Hz polling in wired and 2.4 GHz modes.
- Plastic case and 960 g listed weight, lighter than the P1 Pro.
- Hot-swappable, with QMK and VIA support listed in the metadata.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Get the
Keychron Lemokey P1 Pro
Aluminum
- CNC-machined aluminum case, according to the vendor description.
- Gasket mount with a polycarbonate plate.
- Hot-swappable, with vendor-listed compatibility for 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style switches.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- Missing ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES. The other board is sold in those layouts.
Pick the Keychron V3 Ultra if you value 8000 Hz polling, a lighter keyboard, and listed QMK and VIA support. Choose the Lemokey P1 Pro if its CNC-machined aluminum case is the deciding factor and its listed ISO-DE or ISO layout suits you.
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 Ultra
Keychron Lemokey P1 Pro
Connection
Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Max polling rate
8,000 Hz
1,000 Hz
Higher polling helps competitive FPS and does nothing for typing
Case material
ABS, Plastic
Aluminum
Knob
Yes
No
Weight
960 g
1,650 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
- Keychron V3 Ultra
- Keychron Lemokey P1 Pro
- Performance
- 9158
- Build quality
- 8376
- Productivity
- 9866
- Customizability
- 9462
- Portability
- 7651
- Hot-swappable
- Mount style: Gasket Mount
- Sound dampening
- Plate material: Polycarbonate
- Keycaps: PBT
What will you mostly use it for?
The V3 Ultra leads for gaming, office use, programming, travel, modding, and multi-device content workflows based on its listed polling rate, customization features, lower weight, and connectivity details. The P1 Pro's clearest differentiator is its CNC-machined aluminum case. Buyers who prioritize a metal chassis may still prefer it, despite the V3 Ultra's broader feature set across these categories.
Pick the Keychron V3 Ultra
- The V3 Ultra supports 8000 Hz polling in wired and 2.4 GHz modes; the P1 Pro lists up to 1000 Hz in those modes.
- The V3 Ultra has N-key rollover in both wired and wireless modes.
Keychron V3 Ultra vs Lemokey P1 Pro specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
12 of 27 specs differ
Keychron V3 Ultra
Keychron Lemokey P1 Pro
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 Ultra
Input Gear
ISO-DE
Out of stockShips to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO-FR, ISO-ES
In stockDoes not ship to you
Keychron Lemokey P1 Pro
Listed on the product, not split by store: ISO-DE.
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Keychron V3 Ultra vs Lemokey P1 Pro: your questions
The V3 Ultra lists 8000 Hz polling in wired and 2.4 GHz modes. The P1 Pro lists up to 1000 Hz in wired or 2.4 GHz mode.
The V3 Ultra is the stronger fit if polling rate is your priority, with 8000 Hz in wired and 2.4 GHz modes. It also lists N-key rollover for both wired and wireless use.
The Lemokey P1 Pro has an aluminum case, described by its vendor as CNC-machined. The V3 Ultra has a plastic case.
The V3 Ultra is listed at 960 g, while the P1 Pro is listed at 1650 g. The V3 Ultra is therefore the lighter option based on their listed weights.
Both list Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired connectivity. The V3 Ultra vendor description also specifies Bluetooth connections to three devices.
Keychron lists up to 660 hours with the backlight off and up to 200 hours with RGB at its lowest brightness. The keyboard has a 4000 mAh battery.
Both keyboards are listed as hot-swappable. The vendors specify that each supports 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style switches.
The V3 Ultra lists QMK and VIA support in its product metadata, and its vendor description names ZMK firmware. The P1 Pro's supplied product details do not list QMK or VIA support.
The V3 Ultra lists ANSI, ISO, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-CH, and JIS layouts. The P1 Pro lists ISO-DE and ISO, and its compatibility notes specifically exclude ISO-UK, ISO-FR, and ISO-ES.
Both have south-facing LEDs, and their compatibility notes warn that shine-through legends stay dark. Some sculpted keycaps may also clip the LEDs.
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