Keychron K3 Max
KeychronReleased 2023
K3 Max
94/100
75% ISO1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading productivity (94/100)
- Class-leading customisability (92/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the K3 Max wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size75
StandardISO · ISO-UK · ISO-DE · ISO-Nordic · ISO-SW · ANSI
ProfileLow
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesTactile · Linear · Clicky
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typePlate Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Battery1550 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialABS · Aluminum · Wood · Plastic
Keycap materialPBT · ABS
BacklightRGB · White · North-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions22
Weight580 g
More specs
Height Mm22 mm
Low ProfileYes
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowK3 Max vs Corsair K70 MAX
K3 MaxK70 MAX
| KeychronK3 MaxThis page | CorsairK70 MAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 94 /100 | 94 /100 |
| Build quality | 86 /100 | 87 /100Better |
| Performance | 81 /100 | 85 /100Better |
| Connection | Wireless + wiredBetter | Wired only |
| Polling rate | 1,000 Hz | 8,000 HzBetter |
| Mount type | Plate Mount | Gasket MountBetter |
| Case material | ABS · Aluminum · Wood · Plastic | Aluminum |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
