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Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron V3 and Keychron V3 Max and view their biggest differences. The detailed comparison table allows you to see all the essential features, specifications, and benefits of each keyboard at a glance. Whether you're looking for performance, value, or specific functionalities, this comparison tool helps you make an informed decision.

96
Keychron V3 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard ISO Layout Collection
93
Keychron V3 Max QMK Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard ISO Layout Collection
97
Keychron V5 Max QMK Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard ISO Layout Collection
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4.3 (14)
4.8 (16)
  • Released in 2022
  • Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options
  • Built with the ISO, JIS, ANSI, ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW, ISO-CH layout standard
  • Uses a Tray Mount mounting style
  • Supports Wired, Wired only, connectivity
  • Weighs about 1360 g
  • Sized at 19 x 141 x 367 mm
  • Made with a Plastic, ABS case
  • Features ABS, PBT keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face, White, White South-face RGB lighting
  • Released in 2024
  • Weighs about 895 g
  • Sized at 24 x 149 x 368 mm
  • Released in 2023
  • Available in a 96% layout
  • Weighs about 925 g
  • Sized at 22 x 149 x 392 mm
Scores
  • Performance: 91
  • Build Quality: 88.5
  • Productivity: 97.6
  • Customizability: 99.7
  • Portability: 57.6
Scores
  • Performance: 82.6
  • Build Quality: 85.4
  • Productivity: 97.7
  • Customizability: 99.9
  • Portability: 76.4
Scores
  • Performance: 83.1
  • Build Quality: 86.4
  • Productivity: 97.3
  • Customizability: 99.5
  • Portability: 53.1
Name
Keychron V3
Name
Keychron V3 Max
Name
Keychron V5 Max
Release year
2022
Release year
2024
Release year
2023
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Switch Options
Tactile, Linear, Clicky
Switch Options
Tactile, Linear, Clicky
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
80%
Layout Size
80%
Layout Size
96%
Layout Standard
ISO, JIS, ANSI, ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW, ISO-CH
Layout Standard
ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-UK, ISO, ANSI
Layout Standard
ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-UK, ISO, ANSI
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Knob Support
 
Knob Support
 
Knob Support
 
Display Support
 
Display Support
 
Display Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
USB-C
 
USB-C
 
USB-C
 
USB passthrough
 
USB passthrough
 
USB passthrough
 
Connection
Wired, Wired only,
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate
1000 Hz;8000 Hz
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Battery capacity
-
Battery capacity
4000 mAh
Battery capacity
4000 mAh
Hall Effect Support
 
Hall Effect Support
 
Hall Effect Support
 
QMK Support
 
QMK Support
 
QMK Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIAL Support
 
VIAL Support
 
VIAL Support
 
N-Key Rollover
 
N-Key Rollover
 
N-Key Rollover
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Mount Style
Tray Mount
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face, White, White South-face
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Plastic, ABS
Case Material
ABS, Plastic
Case Material
ABS, Plastic
Keycaps Material
ABS, PBT
Keycaps Material
PBT, ABS
Keycaps Material
PBT, ABS
Dimensions
19 x 141 x 367 mm
Dimensions
24 x 149 x 368 mm
Dimensions
22 x 149 x 392 mm
Weight
1360g
Weight
895g
Weight
925g
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