Keychron K13 Pro vs Keychron K3 Pro
The Keychron K13 Pro and the Keychron K3 Pro are close alternatives. The main differences: the Keychron K13 Pro is a TKL layout and the Keychron K3 Pro is a 75%.
- Bigger batteryKeychron K13 Pro2000 mAh versus 1550 mAh
Choose the Keychron K13 Pro if
- you mainly want it for office.
- you mainly want it for typing.
Choose the Keychron K3 Pro if
- you mainly want it for travel.
- you mainly want it for programming.
- you mainly want it for mac users.
Keychron K13 Pro vs Keychron K3 Pro, spec by spec
| Keychron K13 Pro | Keychron K3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | TKL | 75% |
| Height | Low profile | Low profile |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, Wired | Bluetooth, Wired |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | ABS shine-through, LSA low-profile | PBT double-shot, LSA low-profile |
| Case | ABS plastic, aluminum top frame | ABS plastic, aluminum top frame |
| Mount | Tray | Tray |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | 2000 mAh (stronger spec) | 1550 mAh |
| Typical price | $68 | $68 |
| Sound (stock) | light clack | light clack |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
10% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Keychron K13 Pro; 10% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Keychron K3 Pro.
7% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Keychron K13 Pro; 4% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Keychron K3 Pro.
Where to buy the Keychron K13 Pro
Where to buy the Keychron K3 Pro
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