Jamesdonkey A3
JamesdonkeyReleased 2022
A3
82/100
75% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading productivity (92/100)
- Class-leading customisability (88/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- ABS · Polycarbonate · Plastic · PBT case rather than metal
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the A3 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size75
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesClicky · Linear · Tactile
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery3000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialABS · Polycarbonate · Plastic · PBT
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions40
Weight1000 g
More specs
Height Mm40 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowA3 vs Ajazz Ajazz AK820 Pro
A3Ajazz AK820 Pro
| JamesdonkeyA3This page | AjazzAjazz AK820 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 82 /100Better | 81 /100 |
| Build quality | 72 /100Better | 72 /100 |
| Performance | 62 /100Better | 62 /100 |
| Connection | Wireless + wired | Wireless + wired |
| Polling rate | — | — |
| Mount type | Gasket Mount | Gasket Mount |
| Case material | ABS · Polycarbonate · Plastic · PBT | ABS · AluminumBetter |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
