Keychron V6 vs Lemokey X3
The Keychron V6 and the Lemokey X3 are close alternatives. The main differences: the Lemokey X3 is the cheaper of the two at $50 versus $75; stock, the Keychron V6 sounds creamy, muted and the Lemokey X3 muted clack.
- Lower priceLemokey X3$50 versus $75
Choose the Keychron V6 if
- you mainly want it for office.
- you mainly want it for typing.
Choose the Lemokey X3 if
- you mainly want it for gaming.
- you mainly want it for beginners.
- you want to spend less ($50).
Keychron V6 vs Lemokey X3, spec by spec
| Keychron V6 | Lemokey X3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | full | full |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | PBT double-shot, OSA profile | ABS double-shot shine-through, OEM profile |
| Case | ABS plastic (frosted or solid) | ABS plastic |
| Mount | Tray | Gasket |
| Backlight | RGB | White / none |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $75 | $50 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | creamy, muted | muted clack |
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
14% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Keychron V6; 4% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Lemokey X3.
Where to buy the Keychron V6
Where to buy the Lemokey X3
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