Keychron K3 Max vs Keychron K3 Pro
The Keychron K3 Max and the Keychron K3 Pro are close alternatives. The main differences: the Keychron K3 Pro is the cheaper of the two at $68 versus $85; stock, the Keychron K3 Max sounds soft clack and the Keychron K3 Pro light clack.
- Lower priceKeychron K3 Pro$68 versus $85
- More ways to connectKeychron K3 Max3 connection modes versus 2
Choose the Keychron K3 Max if
- its overall balance fits you: the keychron k3 max is the tri-mode (2.4 ghz, bluetooth, wired) flagship of the 75% low-profile k3 family with qmk/via support and 1000 hz wired/2.4 ghz polling, hot-swappable on the rgb and higher trims while the base white-backlight model is soldered.
Choose the Keychron K3 Pro if
- you mainly want it for mac users.
- you want to spend less ($68).
Keychron K3 Max vs Keychron K3 Pro, spec by spec
| Keychron K3 Max | Keychron K3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 75% | 75% |
| Height | Low profile | Low profile |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired (stronger spec) | Bluetooth, Wired |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | PBT double-shot, 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 | 1550 mAh | 1550 mAh |
| Typical price | $85 | $68 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | soft clack | light clack |
| Released | 2024 | 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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
21% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Keychron K3 Max; 10% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Keychron K3 Pro.
4% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Keychron K3 Max; 4% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Keychron K3 Pro.
Where to buy the Keychron K3 Max
Where to buy the Keychron K3 Pro
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