KeychronReleased 2026

K3 HE

77/100
Very good
Overall score · how we rate
75% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading customisability (85/100)
  • Strong portability (78/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile

Where the K3 HE wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall738571697877
Build quality
73
Customisability
85
Performance
71
Productivity
69
Portability
78
Overall
77
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size75
StandardANSI
ProfileLow
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

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

Connectivity & firmware

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

Build

Keycap materialPBT
BacklightNorth-Face
ColourwaysYes

More specs

Low ProfileYes
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

K3 HE vs Mistel BAROCCO MD770

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
K3 HEBAROCCO MD770
 KeychronK3 HEThis pageMistelBAROCCO MD770
Overall score77 /100Better76 /100
Build quality73 /10087 /100Better
Performance71 /100Better58 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Mount typeTray MountPlate MountBetter
Case materialABS · PlasticBetter
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes