Keychron K3 Pro vs Logitech POP Keys
The Keychron K3 Pro and the Logitech POP Keys are close alternatives. The main differences: the Keychron K3 Pro is the cheaper of the two at $68 versus $89; the Keychron K3 Pro is hot-swap while the Logitech POP Keys is soldered; stock, the Keychron K3 Pro sounds light clack and the Logitech POP Keys loud, distinctive typewriter-like clacks from the long-travel tactile switches..
- Lower priceKeychron K3 Pro$68 versus $89
- Easier to modKeychron K3 Prohot-swap sockets and QMK/VIA
Choose the Keychron K3 Pro if
- you mainly want it for programming.
- you mainly want it for mac users.
- you want to spend less ($68).
- you want to swap switches without soldering.
Choose the Logitech POP Keys if
- you mainly want it for office.
Keychron K3 Pro vs Logitech POP Keys, spec by spec
| Keychron K3 Pro | Logitech POP Keys | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 75% | 75% |
| Height | Low profile | Standard |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, Wired | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz |
| Hot-swap | Yes (stronger spec) | No |
| Keycaps | PBT double-shot, LSA low-profile | n/a |
| Case | ABS plastic, aluminum top frame | ABS plastic with polycarbonate light guide |
| Mount | Tray | n/a |
| Backlight | RGB | White / none |
| QMK / VIA | Yes (stronger spec) | No |
| Battery | 1550 mAh | n/a |
| Typical price | $68 (stronger spec) | $89 |
| Sound (stock) | light clack | Loud, distinctive typewriter-like clacks from the long-travel tactile switches. |
| Released | 2023 | 2021 |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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 K3 Pro; 22% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Logitech POP Keys.
4% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Keychron K3 Pro.
Where to buy the Keychron K3 Pro
Where to buy the Logitech POP Keys
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