Keychron Q3 vs NuPhy Gem80
The Keychron Q3 and the NuPhy Gem80 are close alternatives. The main differences: the Keychron Q3 is the cheaper of the two at $90 versus $150; the NuPhy Gem80 runs wireless where the Keychron Q3 is wired-only; stock, the Keychron Q3 sounds deep thock and the NuPhy Gem80 deep, thocky.
- Lower priceKeychron Q3$90 versus $150
- More ways to connectNuPhy Gem803 connection modes versus 1
Choose the Keychron Q3 if
- you want to spend less ($90).
Choose the NuPhy Gem80 if
- you need wireless.
Keychron Q3 vs NuPhy Gem80, spec by spec
| Keychron Q3 | NuPhy Gem80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | TKL | TKL |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired (stronger spec) |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | PBT double-shot, OSA profile | n/a |
| Case | Full CNC 6063 aluminum | CNC 6063 aluminum |
| Mount | Gasket | Gasket |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | n/a | 4000 mAh |
| Typical price | $90 (stronger spec) | $150 |
| Sound (stock) | deep thock | deep, thocky |
| 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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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; 61% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the NuPhy Gem80.
34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the NuPhy Gem80.
Where to buy the Keychron Q3
Where to buy the NuPhy Gem80
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