Keychron X3
KeychronReleased 2024
X3
90/100
100% ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading productivity (95/100)
- Class-leading customisability (92/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Portability is the weak point (47/100)
- Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the X3 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size100
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesLinear · Tactile · Clicky
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWired only
USB-CYes
Polling rate1,000 Hz
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialABS · Plastic
Keycap materialABS
BacklightRGB · North-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions42
Weight807 g
More specs
Height Mm42 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowX3 vs Razer Huntsman Mini Mercury
X3Huntsman Mini Mercury
| KeychronX3This page | RazerHuntsman Mini Mercury | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 90 /100 | 90 /100 |
| Build quality | 84 /100 | 86 /100Better |
| Performance | 82 /100Better | 49 /100 |
| Connection | Wired only | Wired only |
| Polling rate | 1,000 Hz | 1,000 Hz |
| Mount type | Gasket MountBetter | — |
| Case material | ABS · Plastic | Aluminum · PlasticBetter |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
