KeychronReleased 2026

J3 SE

82/100
Strong value
Overall score · how we rate
96% ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading productivity (89/100)
  • Class-leading customisability (86/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Portability is the weak point (54/100)
  • ABS case rather than metal
Score profile

Where the J3 SE wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall718682895482
Build quality
71
Customisability
86
Performance
82
Productivity
89
Portability
54
Overall
82
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size96
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesLinear · Tactile · Clicky
Hot-swappableYes
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Battery4000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialABS
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB · White · North-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions43
Weight1145 g

More specs

Height Mm43 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

J3 SE vs Ajazz Ajazz AK820 Pro

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
J3 SEAjazz AK820 Pro
 KeychronJ3 SEThis pageAjazzAjazz AK820 Pro
Overall score82 /100Better81 /100
Build quality71 /10072 /100Better
Performance82 /100Better62 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountBetter
Case materialABSABS · AluminumBetter
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes