KeychronReleased 2024

K3 QMK V3

76/100
Very good
Overall score · how we rate
75% ISO1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading performance (85/100)
  • Class-leading customisability (79/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile

Where the K3 QMK V3 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall717985747876
Build quality
71
Customisability
79
Performance
85
Productivity
74
Portability
78
Overall
76
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size75
StandardISO · ISO-DE · ISO-Nordic · ISO-UK · ANSI
ProfileLow
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesTactile · Linear
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
Keycap materialABS
BacklightRGB · North-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions19
Weight540 g

More specs

Height Mm19 mm
Low ProfileYes
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

K3 QMK V3 vs Mistel BAROCCO MD770

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
K3 QMK V3BAROCCO MD770
 KeychronK3 QMK V3This pageMistelBAROCCO MD770
Overall score76 /10076 /100
Build quality71 /10087 /100Better
Performance85 /100Better58 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate1,000 Hz1,000 Hz
Mount typePlate MountPlate Mount
Case materialABS · AluminumBetterABS · Plastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes