Cherry G80-3000N RGB TKL vs Keychron Q3
The Cherry G80-3000N RGB TKL and the Keychron Q3 are close alternatives. The main differences: the Keychron Q3 is the cheaper of the two at $90 versus $95; the Keychron Q3 is hot-swap while the Cherry G80-3000N RGB TKL is soldered; stock, the Cherry G80-3000N RGB TKL sounds quieter than a standard cherry mx red thanks to the silent red's internal rubber dampeners, giving a soft, muted bottom-out. and the Keychron Q3 deep thock.
- Lower priceKeychron Q3$90 versus $95
- Easier to modKeychron Q3hot-swap sockets and QMK/VIA
Choose the Cherry G80-3000N RGB TKL if
- you mainly want it for gaming.
- you mainly want it for office.
Choose the Keychron Q3 if
- you mainly want it for enthusiast.
- you mainly want it for typing.
- you mainly want it for programming.
- you want to spend less ($90).
Cherry G80-3000N RGB TKL vs Keychron Q3, spec by spec
| Cherry G80-3000N RGB TKL | Keychron Q3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | TKL | TKL |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Hot-swap | No | Yes (stronger spec) |
| Keycaps | n/a | PBT double-shot, OSA profile |
| Case | n/a | Full CNC 6063 aluminum |
| Mount | n/a | Gasket |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No | Yes (stronger spec) |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $95 | $90 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | Quieter than a standard Cherry MX Red thanks to the Silent Red's internal rubber dampeners, giving a soft, muted bottom-out. | deep thock |
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ; a check marks the objectively stronger spec (price, battery, modability). Feel and preference rows never get a check. Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.
Where they sit among all 509 boards we track
29% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Cherry G80-3000N RGB TKL; 26% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Keychron Q3.
Where to buy the Cherry G80-3000N RGB TKL
Where to buy the Keychron Q3
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