Keychron V3
Keychron · TKL · standard height
The Keychron V3 is a wired tenkeyless QMK/VIA custom keyboard with a hot-swappable PCB and double-shot OSA PBT keycaps, serving as the budget plastic counterpart to the aluminum Q3.
Best for: budget, typing, gaming.
Keychron V3 specs
| Layout | TKL |
|---|---|
| Height | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired |
| Hot-swap | Yes |
| Stock switches | Keychron K Pro Red, Keychron K Pro Brown, Keychron K Pro Blue |
| Keycaps | PBT double-shot, OSA profile |
| Case | ABS plastic (frosted or solid) |
| Mount | tray |
| Backlight | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | Yes |
| Battery | n/a |
| Typical price | $60 |
| Sound (stock) | creamy, muted |
| Released | 2022 |
Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.
Where to buy
- Keychron , around $60
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Alternatives to the Keychron V3
Keychron Q3 TKL · $90 The Keychron Q3 is a wired tenkeyless full-aluminum double-gasket QMK/VIA custom keyboard, fully hot-swappable with screw-in stabilizers and an optional knob. Keychron K8 Pro TKL · $60 The Keychron K8 Pro is the QMK/VIA-programmable tenkeyless version of the K8 with PBT keycaps and internal foam, hot-swappable on most configurations though a cheaper soldered white-backlight trim is also sold. Keychron V1 75% · $60 The Keychron V1 is a wired 75% QMK/VIA custom keyboard with a hot-swappable PCB, screw-in stabilizers, and double-shot OSA PBT keycaps in a budget plastic tray-mount case, with an optional knob version.
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