KeychronReleased 2026

P3 HE

75/100
Very good
Overall score · how we rate
80% ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight

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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading productivity (98/100)
  • Class-leading performance (94/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile

Where the P3 HE wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall869394987792
Build quality
86
Customisability
93
Performance
94
Productivity
98
Portability
77
Overall
92
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size80
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

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

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Battery4000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialAluminum
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB · White · North-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions33
Weight1910 g

More specs

Height Mm33 mm
Passthrough UsbYes

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Head to head

P3 HE vs Weikav STARS80 V2

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
P3 HESTARS80 V2
 KeychronP3 HEThis pageWeikavSTARS80 V2
Overall score92 /100Better80 /100
Build quality86 /100Better79 /100
Performance94 /100Better54 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountGasket Mount
Case materialAluminumAluminum
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes