Keychron Q3 vs Lemokey L3
The Keychron Q3 and the Lemokey L3 are close alternatives. The main differences: the Keychron Q3 is the cheaper of the two at $90 versus $215; the Lemokey L3 runs wireless where the Keychron Q3 is wired-only; the Keychron Q3 is a TKL layout and the Lemokey L3 is a 75%.
- Lower priceKeychron Q3$90 versus $215
- More ways to connectLemokey L33 connection modes versus 1
Choose the Keychron Q3 if
- you mainly want it for typing.
- you mainly want it for programming.
- you want to spend less ($90).
Choose the Lemokey L3 if
- you mainly want it for gaming.
- you need wireless.
Keychron Q3 vs Lemokey L3, spec by spec
| Keychron Q3 | Lemokey L3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | TKL | 75% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired (stronger spec) |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | PBT double-shot, OSA profile | PBT double-shot, OSA profile |
| Case | Full CNC 6063 aluminum | Full CNC 6063 aluminum |
| Mount | Gasket | Gasket |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | n/a | 4000 mAh |
| Typical price | $90 (stronger spec) | $215 |
| Sound (stock) | deep thock | deep thock |
| Released | 2022 | 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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
26% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Keychron Q3; 81% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Lemokey L3.
34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Lemokey L3.
Where to buy the Keychron Q3
Where to buy the Lemokey L3
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