Keychron V3 vs Yunzii YZ84 ProWired or Wireless
Get the Keychron V3 for QMK/VIA programming, a knob, and ISO layout choices; choose the Yunzii YZ84 Pro for Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz wireless and its 5100mAh battery.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Keychron V3
Knob
Build quality in the top 5% of 80% boards under $100.
- QMK and VIA support for remapping keys, macros, and shortcuts.
- A programmable rotary knob that can be customized through VIA.
- Multiple listed layout options, including ISO variants.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- No numpad.
Get the
Yunzii YZ84 Pro
Build quality in the bottom 45% of 75% boards under $50.
- Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless modes, in addition to wired USB-C.
- A 5100mAh battery, with vendor-claimed runtimes of up to 80 hours with RGB or up to 10 days of normal use.
- Front and 360-degree side RGB lighting, according to the vendor.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
- No numpad.
Choose the Keychron V3 for QMK/VIA customization, a programmable knob, and ISO layout options. Choose the Yunzii YZ84 Pro for Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz wireless use, a 5100mAh battery, and front and side RGB lighting.
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
Yunzii YZ84 Pro
Layout size
80%
75%
Connection
Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Switch options
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Linear, Tactile
Mount style
Gasket Mount, Plate Mount, Tray Mount
Gasket Mount
Knob
Yes
No
- Keychron V3
- Yunzii YZ84 Pro
- Performance
- 9166
- Build quality
- 8868
- Productivity
- 9884
- Customizability
- 9870
- Portability
- 5893
- Hot-swappable
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The V3 is the more suitable pick for programming and content workflows that benefit from QMK/VIA and a customizable knob. Its listed polling rate also makes it the more grounded choice here for gaming. The YZ84 Pro has the edge for cable-free desk use and travel, thanks to its wireless modes and battery. Office preference depends on whether wireless convenience or programmable controls matter more.
Pick the Keychron V3
- The V3 lists a 1000 Hz polling rate, and Keychron describes it as suitable for competitive games.
- The YZ84 Pro offers Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired connections, but no polling rate is specified.
Keychron V3 vs Yunzii YZ84 Pro specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
14 of 27 specs differ
Keychron V3
Yunzii YZ84 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
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ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Keychron V3
- Go to Keychron
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW
In stockShips to you
- Go to Keychron (DE)
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW
In stockDoes not ship to you
Yunzii YZ84 Pro
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Keychron V3 vs Yunzii YZ84 Pro: your questions
The Yunzii YZ84 Pro supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired USB-C connections. The Keychron V3 is listed as wired only.
The Keychron V3 lists both QMK and VIA support. Keychron describes them as options for remapping keys, macros, shortcuts, and customizing the knob.
Yes, the V3 has a programmable rotary knob. Its product description says the knob can be customized through VIA for favorite keys and macros.
The YZ84 Pro has a 5100mAh battery. Yunzii advertises up to 80 hours of typing with RGB or up to 10 days of normal use.
The Keychron V3 lists ISO and several ISO variants, including ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, and ISO-SW. The Yunzii YZ84 Pro is ANSI-only.
Neither board has a numpad, according to its compatibility details. The V3 is an 80% layout, while the YZ84 Pro is a 75% layout.
Both keyboards are listed as hot-swappable. The V3 vendor description specifies support for 3-pin and 5-pin MX mechanical switches, and Yunzii specifies support for 3-pin and 5-pin switches.
The V3's assembled version includes double-shot OSA PBT keycaps, described as OEM height with an SA-like shape. They are not shine-through, and the compatibility notes warn that shine-through legends stay dark with its south-facing LEDs.
Yes, Yunzii describes RGB lighting on the front and around the 360-degree sides. The product description says the lighting can be changed using shortcut keys and custom software.
The Keychron V3 lists a 1000 Hz polling rate, and its vendor description says that is the rate out of the box. No polling rate is specified for the Yunzii YZ84 Pro.
Yunzii says its programmable software works only on Windows systems. The keyboard itself is listed as supporting Mac and Windows, so the software limitation is distinct from the stated platform support.
The Yunzii YZ84 Pro is the wireless option, with Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and a 5100mAh battery. The Keychron V3 is listed as wired only.
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