Keychron K3 V3
KeychronReleased 2024
K3 V3
83/100
75% ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading customisability (90/100)
- Class-leading performance (82/100)
- 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 V3 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size75
StandardANSI · ISO · ISO-UK · ISO-DE · ISO-SW · ISO-Nordic
ProfileLow
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesLinear · Tactile · Clicky
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeTop 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 materialPBT · ABS
BacklightRGB · White · North-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions19
Weight540 g
More specs
Height Mm19 mm
Low ProfileYes
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowK3 V3 vs Ducky One 2 Mini
K3 V3One 2 Mini
| KeychronK3 V3This page | DuckyOne 2 Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 83 /100 | 84 /100Better |
| Build quality | 82 /100Better | 80 /100 |
| Performance | 82 /100Better | 74 /100 |
| Connection | Wireless + wiredBetter | Wired only |
| Polling rate | 1,000 Hz | — |
| Mount type | Top MountBetter | Plate Mount |
| Case material | ABS · AluminumBetter | Plastic |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
