KeychronReleased 2026

K3 Ultra

78/100
Strong value
Overall score · how we rate
75% ANSI8,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading performance (87/100)
  • Class-leading customisability (86/100)
  • 8,000 Hz polling rate
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile

Where the K3 Ultra wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall688687707578
Build quality
68
Customisability
86
Performance
87
Productivity
70
Portability
75
Overall
78
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size75
StandardANSI · ISO
ProfileLow
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 rate8,000 Hz
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes

More specs

Low ProfileYes
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

K3 Ultra vs Wooting 60HE v2 Silver

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
K3 Ultra60HE v2 Silver
 KeychronK3 UltraThis pageWooting60HE v2 Silver
Overall score78 /10080 /100Better
Build quality68 /10079 /100Better
Performance87 /10096 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz8,000 Hz
Mount typePlate MountBetter
Case materialABS · AluminumBetter
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes