Keychron V6 vs Lemokey X3ISO or Shine-Through?
Choose the Keychron V6 for ISO layout options, PBT keycaps, and its knob option; choose the Lemokey X3 for shine-through keycaps, multiple typing-angle settings, and a lighter chassis.
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4.9 (30)4.9 · 30 reviews
from$69at Keychron
3.0 (4)3.0 · 4 reviews
from$49at Keychron
Which one should you get?
Get the
Keychron V6
polling rate
Build quality in the top 5% of 100% boards under $100.
- ISO, JIS, and ANSI layout options, including ISO-DE and ISO-UK.
- Double-shot PBT keycaps are included with the fully assembled version.
- Knob support and multimedia keys.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Get the
Keychron Lemokey X3
Build quality in the top 10% of 100% boards under $100.
- North-facing lighting with shine-through double-shot ABS keycaps.
- Three adjustable typing-angle settings: 4°, 6°, and 8.7°.
- Gasket-mount structure with sound-absorbing foam and case foam.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
Get the Keychron V6 for ISO layout choices, PBT keycaps, and its knob and multimedia controls, features the X3 does not list. Get the Lemokey X3 for shine-through ABS keycaps, three adjustable typing angles, and its lighter listed weight, features the V6 does not offer. If you rely on Cherry-profile keycaps, note the X3's north-facing LED clearance warning; if you need shine-through legends, the V6's south-facing LEDs are a poor match.
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 V6
Keychron Lemokey X3
Max polling rate
8,000 Hz
1,000 Hz
Higher polling helps competitive FPS and does nothing for typing
Mount style
Gasket Mount, Plate Mount, Tray Mount
Gasket Mount
Knob
Yes
No
Weight
1,360 g
807 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
Layout standard
ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-UK, JIS
ANSI
ISO and JIS exist so regional layouts fit
- Keychron V6
- Keychron Lemokey X3
- Performance
- 9183
- Build quality
- 8884
- Productivity
- 9896
- Customizability
- 9891
- Portability
- 4547
- Layout size: 100%
- Connection: Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Case material: ABS, Plastic
- Switch options: Clicky, Linear, Tactile
- QMK
What will you mostly use it for?
The V6 has the edge for buyers who need an ISO layout, prefer PBT keycaps, or want the listed knob and multimedia controls. The X3 suits users who prioritize illuminated legends, adjustable typing angles, and lower carried weight. For gaming, the X3's shine-through keycaps and foam details make its lighting and acoustic design more distinctive, while both boards list a 1000 Hz polling rate. Both support QMK and hot-swappable switches, so layout and physical preferences matter more than those shared features.
Pick the Keychron Lemokey X3
- The X3 has north-facing RGB lighting and shine-through double-shot ABS keycaps.
- Keychron describes its gasket mount, sound-absorbing foam, and case foam as reducing resonance while adding typing flexibility.
- The X3 has three adjustable typing angles, listed as 4°, 6°, and 8.7°.
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
Keychron V6
30 owner reviews
“Great keyboard. Love using it. Two quibbles: Logo is backwards on Windows key Wish Caps Lock lit up—the LED underneath isn’t enough to indicate when Caps Lock is engaged.”
Keychron Lemokey X3
4 owner reviews
“After a disappointing experience with a razer blackwidow keyboard I wasn't sure where to turn. I got this lemokey and love it. I am not a fan of RGB products requiring a program to constantly run in the background. I consolidated all rgb accessories into one…”
“The Numpad enter never worked. The L is really hard to get to register. The base bends like paper and overall its really cheap quality.”
Keychron V6 vs Lemokey X3 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
12 of 26 specs differ
Keychron V6
Keychron Lemokey X3
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
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 V6
- Go to Keychron
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW
Out of 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
Keychron Lemokey X3
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Keychron V6 vs Lemokey X3: your questions
The V6 offers several layout variants, including ISO, and its fully assembled version has double-shot PBT keycaps. The X3 is ANSI-only and uses north-facing LEDs with shine-through ABS keycaps.
Yes. Its listed layout options include ISO as well as ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, and ISO-UK.
No ISO variant is listed for the X3; its layout is ANSI. Buyers who need an ISO-DE, UK, or other ISO layout should consider the V6's listed ISO options.
The Lemokey X3 has shine-through double-shot ABS keycaps paired with north-facing lighting. The V6's vendor describes its fully assembled PBT keycaps as non-shine-through.
The X3's north-facing LEDs may allow Cherry-profile keycaps to hit the switch housing. Check keycap clearance before choosing that combination.
The V6 has south-facing LEDs, and its compatibility note warns that shine-through legends stay dark. Some sculpted keycaps may also clip the LED.
The X3 is listed at 807 g, while the V6 is listed at 1360 g. Both are wired-only, full-size boards, so the weight difference is the main listed portability distinction.
Both product listings identify the boards as hot-swappable. Keychron specifically says the V6 sockets support 3-pin and 5-pin MX switches.
The X3 vendor lists three typing-angle settings: 4°, 6°, and 8.7°. The V6 metadata lists a 4° typing angle, while its vendor page lists multiple angle values.
Both list QMK support, and both vendors describe key remapping, macros, and shortcuts as customization uses. The X3 vendor also provides instructions for loading its keymap into VIA.
The V6 lists knob support and multimedia keys. Those features are not listed for the Lemokey X3.
Both list Mac/Win support. The V6 vendor specifically says it includes a system toggle, Mac and Windows keycaps, and the ability to save two different layouts, one for each system.
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