Finally, It's Here: Keychron K3 Review
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0:00 Intro
0:30 What we got
1:10 First impression
1:35 Disclaimer
2:03 What's in the box?
4:42 Design and built quality
6:55 Build quality
7:19 We Did Drop It...
8:00 Concerning Stuff
9:11 Layout
9:48 Case from the side
10:14 Keycaps (Do normal keycaps fit?)
12:18 Key remapping
12:55 Switches
16:07 Stabilizers
17:03 Additional features
19:25 Typing test - Keychron LP White switches
20:10 Verdict
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i be honest I ain't never dropped a keyboard off the desk my whole life lol.
It's Bluetooth tho so maybe bring it to school?
@@br5632 can just the the one that's attached to yer laptop
@@a55tech I don't have a laptop, desktop/tablet so I have a Bluetooth keyboard
@@br5632 if u don't got a laptop what u be using the keyboard for? to connect to your phone?
@@a55tech iPad
I just started learning about mechanical keyboards yesterday.. And this video is really good! You're easy to understand, nice balance between fun and informative, and between subjective and objective. Thanks for this video!
I am so glad your channel exists!!! I was able to make my keyboard choice because of you. I also appreciate the depth you go into your videos and website. I can't wait for your future content.
Awesome! Thank you!
My two cents after getting my k3 a week ago, with blue optical switches and rgb. Overall I like it and would recommend. I have a few complaints, but I think it's worth the money and I'm glad I got it. The low profile, optical, blue switches are nice. The click feels relatively subtle and quieter than the kailh low profile blues I used in a havit board. Key caps feel very nice for abs, definitely matte texture and no shining yet... keys are surprisingly stable and feel solid compared to my previous low profile keyboard. I prefer solid color, so I got the extra key cap set and used the dark grey. Looks super nice imo. Build feels good to me- as solid as it needs to be, and not cheap. The layout is great; not missing anything I need. I'm still adjusting to the short right shift, but it hasn't annoyed me enough to be a real issue, and mistakes are getting less and less. Bluetooth works about as well as I'd expect. It can be annoying to have it go to sleep to quickly, and sometimes takes ten seconds to wake, which feels like an eternity. But when it's in use and connected, it works well. Could be better, but it meets my standard. Most of the time I use the bluetooth mode even though I made it easy for myself to plug it in for gaming. I've tried the bluetooth connection for gaming and honestly the lag is acceptable. I cant say I noticed it once I got sucked into the match (Destiny 2). I feel more confident using the cable, but I realize this is partly psychological and I think you would be happy with it in non-competitive settings. It's better than older bluetooth keyboards in my experience. Biggest complaint for me is the rgb- the purple color isn't quite right to match my other LEDs, and I can't fine-tune it. Also, the green light for charging when the cable is connected shines through the key above it and it annoys me. I think they said they would look into addressing this complaint. As someone who prefers low-profile boards to full sized ones, this is very good, 90% of the way there to my ideal keyboard. I'm personally not concerned about the build (it is naturally less hefty than a massive, standard board.) I love how small it is, and for me, the typing experience is nearly perfect. I learned to type on a laptop, and I've never enjoyed full sized boards. If you are like me, then I think it does a great job being a low-profile, compact, stylish keyboard and i can recommend it.
Thanks for sharing! Love reading all these different experiences
Thanks! I was looking for an honest review. Most reviewers never mentioned anything about that rgb issue.
Would you say that the Kailh Blues are almost identical to the optical blues? Im not sure whether to get the optical blues or try some of their optical linears. Currently I have the Kailh blues and would like something lighter as i will be typing a lot. What do you think?
@@kareem7094 I'd say they are very similar, but not identical. I prefer the optical blues, they feel a touch lighter and crisper to me
The low-profile vs regular is my main difficult choice (like K3/K1 vs K4v2). I used to ***LOVE*** the Apple Extended II keyboard, which has me nostalgic to get something similar again, as I think I could type faster than on the 'chiclet' type keys I now use (mostly because of the action, or lack of). That said, I've also gotten very used to these chiclet keys (currently an Apple Magic Keyboard) and very low-profile over many years now (and quiet!). Maybe higher-profile with a wrist-rest? I wish I had one of each for a few weeks to help decide. :) Maybe like you, I will want low-profile and mechanical, ultimately. Best of both worlds?
25th! I love your content, Betty! This channel is truly, a hidden gem.
Thank you so much!
This, with the K4 layout would be beyond amazing.
Thanks for this. You pointed me to the L80. Bought it and can’t wait use it. Thank you!!
After watching this I’m sooooooooooooooo glad I swapped my K3 for a K1 v4. Midway through the K3 Kickstarter campaign I was browsing the Keychron site and noticed their K1 v4 also had low profile switches (but not swappable) but more importantly, it came in a 104 key version. I was also stunned it was fully aluminium & in my view looked much better than the K3. I reached out to Keychron & they were absolutely fantastic about letting me swap my pledge to the K1. I definitely made the right decision & glad you just confirmed it! Thank you :-)
I always love your thumbnail photos haha keep up the great work :)
Glad you like them!
Great video! You're very knowledgeable! Presentation is great and soothing. Keep doing what you do!
Thanks!
Got mine today. Watched your review multiple times. Amazing content!
Glad you enjoy it!
Very informative video! I was so looking forward to this keyboard. I recently got a K1 V4. I love it, but really liked the idea of the cleaner, more compact design. Hearing your explanation of the build quality might be a deal breaker for me. The build quality is so good on the K1. Such a bummer that didn’t carry over!
Glad it was helpful!
I love your review on this, I hope you'll be able to review the k7 soon!
Betty, thanks for this review. I have the K1 v4, and this made me think. :D Keep up the awesome work!
Thank you! Will do!
Great info, that "bye" at the end may haunt my nightmares haha. Thank you for the info and the laugh.
Since I got this k3 I will never change. I love it. The light Weight is a plus for me, because I use backpack with a 8litres mini itx desktop case inside too.
I think the two extra rubber feet are there to replace the taller ones if you wanted a more leveled keyboard.
I've grown used to laptop keyboards and hate the traditional mech key feeling with the huge actuation distance, so I think this keyboard would be perfect for me
I really like the K3. I don't like flat membrane or scissor style laptop type keyboards like the Apple keyboards, but I definitely don't like full height mechanical keyboards either because whilst they have a satisfying typing action, the higher actuation force and travel distance just becomes tiring over time with alot of typing. The K3 optical white fits the bill perfectly as its half way in between. I don't agree with the comment in the review about it being flimsy or badly built. The key caps are very thin and I'd like to see alternative thicker PBS caps offered but it's only $70, so build is fine for that price.
Great timing, thank you! & love your bye bye’s :)
Yay! Thank you!
I really waited for you to review this keyboard and I apparently missed the video... Thank you for the great review for your low profile fans viewers!
As usual very complete review :) K2 vs K3 please. Enjoying K2 right kow, but looking for slimmer and silent version of it to use it at the office and when mobile.
This keyboard is not silent. The keys reverberate horribly with the plastic back case. I tried the Blacks, Oranges (clicky), and Browns other than the click that you expect with a "clicky" switch they are all about the same loudness. They are not as loud as a proper thocky keyboard, but I would rather do some silent variant with a proper mech keyb.
Who’s here before the Premiere? Can’t wait to watch
I can see that B-roll has improved! :)
Thanks!
Nice review. I have the K3 for about a week now and I'm pretty happy with it. I wanted a lowprofile kb to throw in my laptop backpack and it does the job well.
Which colour key and are you happy you pi ked that colour?
@@lonesup5326 I got the black switches and I like them very much.
Thanks, Betty, I feel better about my K8, now.
awesomr :D ive settled on a k6 but i still watch these vids 😂 can you do a video on carrying keyboards around? on planes, also everyday, etc. what carrying cases, soft vs hard shell, all that. thanks for the content! also "baAiIi" back at you
I just stuff it into my backpack if I need to, nothing too special or anything.
Thanks for leaving moggie in the typing test!
The three foot drop test should be standard for any portable type keyboard. If you bring portable electronics with you, they're going to do their level best to fall off stuff.
Regarding the drop, it's not so bad if the housing simply detaches from the base as it release the force of impact. If it's too rigid, the impact force will be transferred to the house, base, or even PCB, and will be much more likely to crack. It's the same reason you see F1 cars fly into pieces while the driver walks away just fine; they're designed to release the impact force so that it isn't transferred to driver!
Was looking for a keyboard to gift to my sister. I think I'm going for the K1 v4 afterall. Good review Betty!
Good choice!
Apparently they have improved on the K3 with its version 2 now! Definitely more sturdy/less flimsy now so it kind of fixes the only issue about the K3 that you mentioned. it also comes with new height-adjustable stands and hot swappable optical switches so it's such an improvement. Have you heard about it?
I just got one. I love it! The Adjustable stands has two options.
The v2 seems very sturdy - but I also don't try to wring it out as youtubers apparently do all the time. And the sound of the keys compared to what we hear in this video is a lot quiter and lower. The optical red switches might not be for everyone, but I can type much faster with those than with e.g. regular browns. I'd say it's one of the best keyboards I ever used, only topped by my Ergodox, which is of course 3x the price.
I replaced all of the alphanumeric keys on my K3 with standard MX PBT keycaps, and it works quite well. I left only the stabilized keys, the function keys, and the fn key with the stock keycaps. It looks a little odd, but I enjoy typing on it a lot more now. The Keychron ABS keys are just too slick and thin for my tastes. I’m quite happy they designed these new switches to accommodate MX stems.
Very nice!
Love this! Personally I ordered the Keychron C2 cuz I prefer a full layout. Do you plan on reviewing the C1 and C2?
Just got mine, I like it... I actually like it a lot. I’ve had a K4 for a little while, but the K3 is a massive improvement over a laptop keyboard, and especially over the “magic keyboard” which I didn’t waste. $350 on with my iPad Pro preorder this morning. So my K3 has already saved me a cool $275. Is it better than the K4 or other full size mechanicals? No,. But it’s very very good as an option for productivity with an iPad.
I’ve been waiting for this review for quite some time. Great review as always, thanks. Do you know any cheap (~50$) mechanical keyboards around 60-65% size that have 1000 hz polling rate? I saw the SK61 and 64 with optical but read somewhere that they are 125 hz :/
Thanks for the review Betty! Great content as always...
Thanks again!
This is a super duper awesome review 😝
Thank you!
get used to my MacBook Pro for several years , I grow to like the feel of low-key keyboards. I plan to buy this one for work. it's seem to suit my test though.
i just got the K7 and after gaming for years on a laptop its the best keyboard ive had since switching to a desktop. worth the money and really give that feel im used to.
I have a K1 with flat keycaps. It's a heavy board but I'm still looking forward to trying this k3.
Hey Betty, can you make a video explaining and comparing the difference between the gateron low profile and optical switch options available for this keyboard. I don’t know how to pick between them, thanks
Go for the optical, way smoother
I'll wait to the review of the Keychorn K3 v2
It looks like the NuType F1 is a better choice over this one in my needs. Which I finally received. I'm very pleased with it and finally understand what's the thing with mechanical keyboards. A very hard to isolate, define and describe satisfaction feeling when we typebb. I remember you talking about the right "shift". I've realised that I finally use it. But my muscle memory adapted in a week or so.
Awesome review! Please check out the cooler master sk622 perhaps in the clicky switch.
Great review! What is the best 75% size with dedicated Function keys alternative for the K3?
I already pre-order one wohoooooooooo !!!!
If you don't drop it and don't need to travel with a laptop much this is perfect then. Seems like most of your critical points were around the flimsiness which won't be an issue if you're not moving it around or intending to switch the keys.
Totally agree!
@@Marsh.x with which your typing experience feels good?
Awesome review as always. I am a backer of the RGB Optical Red version and have to agree that this board, is really only recommended for someone who wants a super light weight board to carry around and uses it with say an iPad at a Cafe and do not want to bring a laptop around for it. The board itself is so flimsy it almost feels like a toy and the typing experience is underwhelming as it feels very mushy. I have typed on many different low profile keyboards and this is by far the worst experience since it felt like I was typing on a piece of foam (not sure if the rubber piece is the contributing factor). The decision to change the stem to MX style seemed like a step in the right decision to cater for 3rd party keycap sets, but completely breaks that with the inability to change the keycaps for the stabilizers. That baffles me the most considering that they had marketed the change in MX style stem to cater for 3rd party keycap sets in the first place. I think something that is perhaps missed in the review, is that the caps lock key and right shift key will also not be replaceable as they have attachments to 2 wires to help stabilize the keys and the normal keycaps will have interference with the wires when pressed. Finally, I agree with you, that the K1V4's built quality and typing experience is far superior to the K3, who seem to have taken all the learnings of the K1 and threw it out the window, to revert back to V1 issues and problems when building the K3. Keychron have been a good solid company thus far, and I still love their products, but I highly recommend for those who are looking for the low profile keyboard, to look elsewhere for now and come back to the K3 when it is at say V4 instead.
Thanks for your input! Great to know I'm not the only one
I much prefer the gateron mechanical over the Keychron optical. I didn't think there'd be much difference, but the optical switches seem to be more shallow. It's unfortunate that if you choose the gateron switches you lose the ability to swap. The Nuphy 75 is next up for me to try. I want a low profile board, but I feel like the Keychron might be a tad too much compromise.
Hey! I've been scratching my head on which keyboard to choose as my next keyboard to replace the old one (Filco Ninja MajesticTouch) and I was looking for slim mechanical keyboard. I am not regret buying this particular keyboard. Love every minute with it! I don't like the RGB stuff so I pick the white backlight and I am not regretting at all. As Free Chilli mentioned below, the delete key is not on the top right so quite a number of times where I accidentally pressed the wrong key but you'll get used to it after a week or so.
I have dropped my keyboard more than I'd like to admit so this review was quite helpful.
Damn! I should wait for your review before I pre-ordered the k3! Because I also ordered 3rd party xda keycaps to replace the stock keycaps. The fact that keys with stabilizers are not compatible means I spent about $55 for nothing. 😭😫
I haven't taken out the stabs, but if you do that, you can probably use the keycaps (just not stabilized)
Glad I've held out on buying the K2
looks good for travelling
Loved my K7 optical mint switches, however, after long periods of time, my hand got pretty fatigued. Unfortunate as I love heavy switches (my previous MKB utilizes green MX switches which I still use to this day. I just got he K3 with the banana switches and it is a night and day difference. Typing on the mints are sublime. However, any other tasks such as gaming proved to be too difficult and heavy for long periods of gaming on the mints. Banana switches FTW. I prefer it over the brown optical switchers which has a lower tactile bunp.
You just saved me some $ cash, thank you! :) I’ll keep using my K1 v4 which I really like. The key actuation pressure on the browns are a bit heavier than my preferred number but I’ve gotten used to it and compared to the Logitech TKL it’s absolutely fine and a heck of a lot less money. I hope they make a few updates in a v5 edition that address some of the things you hit on in your review of this board but overal as an everyday keyboard for coding I like it.
Glad I could help!
Hi Betty, are you going to review the new Keychron C1? Also, love your vids!
No plans for it currently
Thanks for the video. I'll stick with my K4.
Thank you for the video. Appreciate you are not a fan of low profile boards but... is there a 65/75 board you would recommend over the Keychron K3? The K3 is £84 in the UK currently. The Fnatic Streak65 LP is £109 but is not yet available with UK caps. (" and @ are flipped)
i hate how underrated this channel is
Thank you!
You'll be able to flex that you were here before 100K subs 😏
Thx for the review betty, k3 vs k6, which is better for typing?
Excellent review as always! I'm glad Keychron made a 75% slim mechanical keyboard, but that light button placement is unfortunate. Delete should be there, instead of the light button. I also don't like that the keyboard does not have remap memory, I don't like installing extra software. The design is beautiful though.
Thanks for the info!
Preordered this a few weeks ago but swapped my order over to the K2v2 alu frame instead. Seems i made the right choice lol
I have had mine for a bit now as well for my travel keyboard for my iPad Pro. I bought both a set of the black linier switches and a set of the browns and I will say that if you really didn't like the white switches I'd definitely recommend the browns since they are really tactile much more tactile than I was expecting! A lot more satisfying to type on with such short throws. Its Great for traveling in a pack with their optional case and I haven't had any issues the build quality due to that. Also the black switch is near silent! the spring is strong enough that it doesn't rattle at all.
For a casual gamer like me, this keyboard is perfect. My only gripe is that the delete button is not the top right-most key. My primary use for the keyboard would be for work at home; so flimsy board isn't a problem. The low profile is going to be easy on my wrists and it has all the important keys you need for typing work. At the end of the day, the value of the board is really based on the user. I think it would be great if your reviews included different perspectives because not everyone is going to carry it around or are gamers. Anyways, great video and I'm definitely getting myself one.
18:05 "just read your manual" priceless.
It's a good manual haha
Command icon drawn as 5 circles is killing me
I got so excited 😁....tricked me! Pre-order in early January. They have until the release of this video to release my K3! 😤
Won’t be getting it anytime soon. I pre-ordered in the beginning of November, they still haven’t even finished shipping K3s out to their Kickstarter backers and pre-orders won’t be shipped until those are done as far as I can tell. They’re not saying anything about it.
@@adamjohns1375 Grrrr! How are we to type? How are we to live our lives with Keychron making us wait like peasants.
@@TheCh0wderp 🤬🤬🤬
@@martelljhixson chill... How are you to type? The way you're typing now. You really don't know how to live your life while you wait a few weeks? There's always the option of cancelling the order. I backed Durgod Fusion campaign and that has been a disaster, but the board itself is worth the wait, so I chill. There are more important concerns to life, man...
@@martelljhixson who tf you think you are ?
They seem to have improved the build quality in the version 2. Any plans to review that? :)
A few YT tips. Add a CTA at the beginning of the vid to like and subscribe. Also, don't tease your conclusions at the beginning of the video because it may decrease watch time. Otherwise, a great and very informative video with plenty of detail!
thanks
great vid.... like always.
Thank you so much!
No need to thank me.... im new to your channel and im hooked! So continue what you do best
Would the build quality be perfectly fine if it mostly sat on my desk and only sparingly traveled with it? The layout and low profile ergonomics is perfect for me who's looking for the most desk space
Absolutely! If you're not bringing it places or if you have an appropriate carrying case, it would be great!
So are low profile white switches objectively faster for gaming than like Cherry MX Silvers ? Im considering a Razer Deathstalker V2 pro TKL and buying the aftermarket Keychron Low Profile Optical White Switches to put into it to use for gaming
Hi are you filipina? nice Review on keyboards, i just ordered my first keychron k2.
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Great video. Question for you, is it normal for pre-built keyboards to have some case ping? I've experienced it on the drop alt, durogod hades, and on my favorite, ducy x varmilo maya pro? Thanks!
Absolutely normal
A lot of complaints on reddit about their proprietary stabilizer orientation. weird because they don't even offer any upgraded first party keycap sets
It would be awesome if you could make a better alternative suggestion for those looking at this keyboard as well as other keyboards you review that cannot be recommended. You kinda did with the K1 v4 but its not the same style. I understand that takes extra time so I would understand if you're not interested in the idea.
Is there a chance that this will also get a version with QWERTZ layout?
Is the sticking problem on the k1v4 a big deal? Could I avoid it by using the linear red switches option?
Thanks for this review. I am currently looking for a wireless keyboard preferably low profile for my study and i do not intend it for gaming. I am thinking about either the k3, k1 v4 or k2v2 or logitech mx keys as i have a mx master 3. I would prefer not a full sized keyboard and I have only ever typed on membrane before so have no ideas of mechanical switches. Any thoughts @Switch and click? Thanks
K1v4
Betty to K3 after unboxing: "I must break you."
Haha
12:38 GREAT INFO
Yo, I like your channel, bought the k3 from your coverage of keychron kbs. first impression, I really don't like how touchy the optical switches are. I don't even need to get anywhere through the bump of the switches to get them to send signal, makes for super touchy gaming with accidental clicks on the time. I like to keep my fingers rested on the keys and use a ginger touch since I'm used to standard blue switches. Even for normal typing if my fingers wander around and slightly graze the wrong keys, lots of accidental clicks... Not sure if I should keep trying to adapt to this or return it, this is very weird.
Highly competent review!
I love having a low profile board. I like switching it up a bit between my tactile normal mechanical, this and my MX keys. But what is irritating about this one is that the space bar is way to light, while the enter key is a tad too heavy, compared to all the other keys. Furhtermore, if I try to go "superlight touch", I end up getting the click, but no registered keypress. I don't know if this is usual with clicky switches (it's my first kb with clicky's), but it is not what I expected. The reason I got blues was to get a more excact feedback than tactiles, and I thought the press would be registered pretty much exactly at the click?
FYI They pushed the shipping date to 25th January!
Between k1 and k2 what you recommend to a person who has never used a mechanical keyboard? In my country k1 104 key and k2 aluminum frame keyboards cost the same. And k1 84 key and k2 non aluminum keyboard cost the same. Plz suggest me. I am going to order tomorrow.
Aw I wished this would turn out better, prefer the spacing between the keys compared to the k1.
I can't really use a normal mech keyboard without a palm rest. And I'd like to have more desk space. Ordered K3 and we'll see.
why not k1?
@@knotsable Bigger. I was already hesitant on 75%.
can't you switch the stabilizers into a regular sized ones ?
@switch&click Where do I get that awesome map desk mat?
Which switches did you get? If you got some browns can you describe the feel (pre travel, etc). I’m interested in this keyboard and was waiting on your review before deciding anything.
I got optical whites
hello, do you know any keycaps i can switch with? such as this one COAST PBT Keycaps for Air75???
Got the mia pro with ur creator code :)
Keep in mind that the Keychron warehouse is in Hong Kong. It ships from there, and if you don't like the product, you're responsible for returning it to there. Which means, effectively, there are no returns. Keychron doesn't offer a return label, so you can pony out more money than you spent on the actual keyboard, trying to return it.
you said that on the other ten videos about it
Hi Betty, I hope you already have a chance to get the k3 v2. Keychron pretty much "redesigned" the board according to your review. I have gotten it. It's really nice even though it looks a bit like a toy, but it just really is lol. Oh, one more thing. I want to learn how to type like you and Ali (the doctor ) which is using only pinky fingers for the shift keys. There is no tutorial for that yet. As always, thanks!!!!
They'll send it to me, but I won't review it. Maybe a story here or there about it though
This is my current keybaord. But I'm looking for something with the same layout as this that is also wireless and with RGB lighting but has the same look and feel as the Ducky Varmilo Miya Pro. Though preferably hotswapple. Any suggestions? Thank you!
not much keyboards in your desired options in the market rn
@@Trentfps Switched to K2V2 with lubed and filmed Gateron red switches and I must say, I am quite enjoying it.
can i program the Keychron K1 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard (Version 5) with the VIA software for the keytron q1 on linux (pop os) to control the rgb lighting colors ,macros , etc does anyone know if that can work that way i like the spacing between the keys an the key-caps of the k1 but the lack of custom switch an key-cap options is a slight bummer along with not knowing if i can custom the rgb layout on Linux id settle for the q1 despite the cost if i could find some custom low-profile backlit keycaps for the q1 unless you guys know if they do an were to get them
Optical switches should have fewer hot swap problems because there are no electrical sockets or contacts.
That's not how they work, of course they still have electrical contacts that fit into sockets like any other key! It's only the actuation inside that's different.