JamesdonkeyReleased 2024

A3 3.0

72/100
Very good
Overall score · how we rate
75% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading customisability (82/100)
  • Class-leading productivity (80/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Performance is the weak point (53/100)
Score profile

Where the A3 3.0 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall608253807672
Build quality
60
Customisability
82
Performance
53
Productivity
80
Portability
76
Overall
72
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size75
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery3750 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions42

More specs

Height Mm42 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

A3 3.0 vs Wooting 80HE

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
A3 3.080HE
 JamesdonkeyA3 3.0This pageWooting80HE
Overall score72 /10073 /100Better
Build quality60 /10068 /100Better
Performance53 /10094 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountBetterPlate Mount
Case materialABS · PlasticBetter
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes