What is the main difference between the Keychron Lemokey L3 and P1?

The L3 is an 80% TKL keyboard, while the P1 uses a 75% layout. The L3 is also listed as heavier and longer.

Is the Lemokey P1 smaller than the L3?

Yes. The P1 is listed at 322 x 140 mm, compared with 401 x 137 mm for the L3. Its 75% layout is also smaller than the L3's 80% TKL layout.

Which keyboard weighs less, the L3 or P1?

The Lemokey P1 is listed at 1650g, while the L3 is listed at 1976g. That makes the P1 the lighter of the two based on their listed weights.

Do the Lemokey L3 and P1 support wireless connectivity?

Both product specifications list Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired connectivity. The P1 vendor description distinguishes the wireless P1 Pro from the wired P1, so confirm the specific version before purchasing.

Are the L3 and P1 suitable for gaming?

Both list 2.4 GHz connectivity, a 1000 Hz polling rate, and N-key rollover. They also share a knob and hot-swappable switches, so layout is a key point of difference.

Can you change the switches on the Lemokey L3 and P1?

Both models are listed as hot-swappable. Their vendor descriptions say the sockets support most 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style switches.

Do the Keychron Lemokey L3 and P1 support QMK and VIA?

Both list QMK and VIA support. The vendor descriptions also discuss using the Lemokey Launcher web app for remapping keys and setting macros.

What keycaps come with the L3 and P1?

The L3 vendor description specifies Cherry-profile double-shot PBT keycaps. The P1 description specifies OSA-profile double-shot PBT keycaps, and both descriptions identify them as non-backlight shine-through.

Do the L3 and P1 have a knob?

Both product descriptions identify a knob and aluminum rotary encoder. The vendor says its function can be customized for commands such as zooming or adjusting volume.

Which keyboard is better for modding, the Lemokey L3 or P1?

Both list hot-swappable switches, QMK and VIA support, and barebone versions. The L3 vendor description specifies a double-gasket design, while the P1 description names IXPE, PET, and absorbing foam layers.

What are the case and plate materials on the L3 and P1?

Both are listed with aluminum cases and polycarbonate plates. The vendor descriptions identify the cases as CNC-machined aluminum.

Do the L3 and P1 have the same battery capacity?

Both list a 4000mAh battery. The vendor descriptions give an advertised Bluetooth runtime of up to 200 hours with the backlight off, with actual results subject to use.

Keychron Lemokey L3 vs P1: TKL Space or Smaller 75%

Compare Keychron Lemokey L3 vs Lemokey P1 Differences Side by Side

This comparison is for buyers choosing between two aluminum, gasket-mount Keychron boards with wireless connectivity, hot-swap sockets, QMK support, and a knob. The L3 uses an 80% TKL layout, while the P1 uses a more compact 75% layout. Both list a 4000mAh battery, 1000 Hz polling rate, polycarbonate plate, and PBT keycaps. The decision mostly comes down to layout, physical footprint, and the L3's Cherry-profile keycaps versus the P1's OSA-profile keycaps.

Model
Rating	4.8 stars (24 reviews)	5.0 stars (10 reviews)
Purchase Options
Main differences	Released in 2023 Available in a 80% layout Built with the ANSI, ISO, JIS layout standard Weighs about 1976 g Sized at 30 x 401 x 137 mm	Released in 2024 Available in a 75% layout Built with the ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-UK layout standard Weighs about 1650 g Sized at 31 x 140 x 322 mm
Score	Scores Performance: 81.7 Build Quality: 88.1 Productivity: 97.2 Customizability: 96 Portability: 76.1	Scores Performance: 81.5 Build Quality: 88 Productivity: 96.9 Customizability: 95.9 Portability: 80.9
Name	Name Keychron Lemokey L3	Name Keychron Lemokey P1
Release year	Release year 2023	Release year 2024
Switch Options	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 80%	Layout Size 75%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI, ISO, JIS	Layout Standard ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-UK
Layout Ergonomics	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	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate	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	Mount Style Gasket Mount	Mount Style Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb, South-face	Backlight Rgb, South-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material Aluminum	Case Material Aluminum
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions 30 x 401 x 137 mm	Dimensions 31 x 140 x 322 mm
Weight	Weight 1976g	Weight 1650g

Lemokey L3 QMK/VIA Kabellose Benutzerdefinierte Mechanische Tastatur (US-Layout) - Image: 12

Lemokey P1 QMK/VIA Benutzerdefinierte Gaming-Tastatur - Image: 33

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4.8 stars (24 reviews)

5.0 stars (10 reviews)

Released in 2023
Available in a 80% layout
Built with the ANSI, ISO, JIS layout standard
Weighs about 1976 g
Sized at 30 x 401 x 137 mm

Released in 2024
Available in a 75% layout
Built with the ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-UK layout standard
Weighs about 1650 g
Sized at 31 x 140 x 322 mm

Scores

Performance: 81.7
Build Quality: 88.1
Productivity: 97.2
Customizability: 96
Portability: 76.1

Scores

Performance: 81.5
Build Quality: 88
Productivity: 96.9
Customizability: 95.9
Portability: 80.9

Name

Keychron Lemokey L3

Name

Keychron Lemokey P1

Release year

2023

Release year

2024

Switch Options

Linear, Tactile, Clicky

Switch Options

Linear, Tactile, Clicky

Profile

Normal Profile

Profile

Normal Profile

Hot Swappable

Layout Size

80%

Layout Size

75%

Layout Standard

ANSI, ISO, JIS

Layout Standard

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

Layout Ergonomics

Normal

Layout Ergonomics

Normal

Knob Support

Display Support

Mac/Win Support

Multi-Media Keys

USB-C

USB passthrough

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless

Polling Rate

1000 Hz

Polling Rate

1000 Hz

Battery capacity

4000 mAh

Battery capacity

4000 mAh

Hall Effect Support

QMK Support

VIA Support

VIAL Support

N-Key Rollover

Rapid Trigger

Mount Style

Gasket Mount

Mount Style

Gasket Mount

Screw in Stabilizers

Sound Dampening

Backlight

Rgb, South-face

Backlight

Rgb, South-face

Case Colors

Case Material

Aluminum

Case Material

Aluminum

Keycaps Material

PBT

Keycaps Material

PBT

Dimensions

30 x 401 x 137 mm

Dimensions

31 x 140 x 322 mm

Weight

1976g

Weight

1650g

Pros and Trade-offs

Choose the Lemokey L3 if you want an 80% TKL layout, Cherry-profile keycaps, or the listed JIS layout standard. Choose the Lemokey P1 if saving desk space and weight matters more, and you prefer its 75% format and OSA keycaps. Their listed connectivity, polling rate, mounting style, and customization features are similar, so start with the layout that fits your setup.

Keychron Lemokey L3

+80% TKL layout with ANSI, ISO, and JIS layout standards listed.
+Cherry-profile double-shot PBT keycaps, according to the vendor description.
+Gasket mount, aluminum case, and polycarbonate plate.
+QMK and VIA support, hot-swappable switches, and a knob.
+2.4 GHz, Bluetooth, and wired connectivity with a listed 1000 Hz polling rate.

−Listed weight is 1976g, heavier than the P1's listed 1650g.
−At 401 mm long, it takes up more desk length than the P1.
−The vendor lists the keycaps as non-backlight shine-through.

Keychron Lemokey P1

+75% layout and 322 x 140 mm listed dimensions provide a smaller footprint than the L3.
+Listed weight of 1650g is lower than the L3's 1976g.
+OSA-profile double-shot PBT keycaps, according to the vendor description.
+QMK and VIA support, hot-swappable switches, and a knob.
+The vendor describes IXPE, PET, and absorbing foam layers in its acoustic construction.

−The 75% layout is a smaller format than the L3's 80% TKL layout.
−The listed layout standards omit JIS, which is listed for the L3.
−The vendor identifies the P1 and P1 Pro as separate wired and wireless versions, so check the exact variant when buying.

Which Keyboard Is Better for Your Needs?

The P1 has the edge when a smaller footprint and lower listed weight matter most. The L3 is the more suitable pick if you prefer an 80% TKL layout. For gaming and customization, their listed core features are closely matched, so layout preference is the clearer differentiator. Both have a knob and remapping support for creative workflows.

GamingTie

•Both list 2.4 GHz connectivity, a 1000 Hz polling rate, and N-key rollover.
•Both have a gasket mount, hot-swappable switches, and a knob.

OfficeKeychron Lemokey P1

•The P1's 75% layout and 322 x 140 mm dimensions make it the more compact option.
•Both support Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired connectivity in their listed specifications.

ProgrammingKeychron Lemokey L3

•The L3's 80% TKL layout offers a larger keyboard format than the P1's 75% layout.
•Both support QMK and VIA, and both include a knob and hot-swappable switches.

TravelKeychron Lemokey P1

•The P1 is listed at 1650g, compared with 1976g for the L3.
•The P1 measures 322 x 140 mm, while the L3 measures 401 x 137 mm.

ModdingTie

•Both have hot-swappable sockets and QMK and VIA support.
•Both are offered in barebone versions, and both use aluminum cases with polycarbonate plates.

Content CreationTie

•Both include a knob that the vendor describes as customizable for commands such as zooming and volume adjustment.
•Both support key remapping and macros through QMK and the Lemokey Launcher web app.

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