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Filco Majestouch 3 Review | 64 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130Layout size:Full-sizeConnection type:USBSwitch type:mechanicalPolling rate:1000 Hz

Filco Majestouch 3 Review: Compare 64 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Keyboards category and whether it is worth buying.

Filco Majestouch 3
5.5/10

Overall score

Score
5.5/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the keyboard's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best keyboards on the market.
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Score components

80%

5.0

Technical score

20%

7.6

User score

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6.8

Value for money

Value for money
6.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the keyboard's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a keyboard that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
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Score components

70%

5.5

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

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5.0

Technical score

Technical score
5.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Keyboards category across these key areas: Switches, Design, Connectivity & Power, Features, Materials.
When it matters
When you want to compare keyboards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

34%

4.2

Connectivity & Power

28%

2.1

Switches

20%

10

Materials

12%

3.5

Features

6%

9.2

Design

â–¼Worse than 92%
7.6

User score

User score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.9

User ratings

30%

4.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 80%
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Technical Specifications of keyboard Filco Majestouch 3

Technical score
Technical score
5.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Keyboards category across these key areas: Switches, Design, Connectivity & Power, Features, Materials.
When it matters
When you want to compare keyboards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

34%

4.2

Connectivity & Power

28%

2.1

Switches

20%

10

Materials

12%

3.5

Features

6%

9.2

Design

5.0
User score
User score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.9

User ratings

30%

4.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.6
Popularity
Popularity
4.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the keyboard.
When it matters
When you prefer a keyboard that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
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Popularity:
Filco Majestouch 3 has a popularity score of 4.7 points, which is lower than that of 65.3% of products in this category.
4.7
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the keyboard's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a keyboard that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

5.5

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

6.8
Switch type
mechanical
Switch feel
linear / tactile / clicky
Switch name
Cherry MX
Actuation force
45 g
Min actuation distance
1.9 mm
This keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.9 mm, which is longer than 62.8% of keyboards and equal to 3.3% of keyboards.
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Keyboard type
mechanical
Layout size
Full-size
Layout standard
?
N. of keys
104
This keyboard has 104 keys, which is more than 74.8% of keyboards and equal to 13% of keyboards.
Profile
standard
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Connection type
USB
This keyboard offers USB connectivity, which is less versatile than 57.6% of keyboards and equal to 42.5% of keyboards.
Multi-device pairing
N/A
Bluetooth version
?
Mac compatibility
no
This keyboard is not Mac compatible. 42.4% of keyboards work with Mac.
Battery life
N/A
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RGB lighting
no
This keyboard does not have RGB lighting. 87.9% of keyboards include RGB lighting.
Per-key RGB
no
This keyboard does not have per-key RGB. 72.8% of keyboards offer per-key RGB.
RGB zones
0
This keyboard has 0 RGB zones, which is fewer than 86.3% of keyboards and equal to 13.7% of keyboards.
Underglow / side lighting
no
This keyboard does not include underglow lighting. 8% of keyboards include underglow lighting.
Backlight direction
N/A
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Case material
plastic
Plate material
?
Keycap material
PBT
Keycap profile
?
Legend method
double-shot
This keyboard uses double-shot legends, which are more durable than 25.1% of keyboards and equal to 74.9% of keyboards.
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Filco Majestouch 3 vs the average keyboard

246810TotalDesignConnectivity & PowerSwitchesMaterialsFeatures
  • 17 more keys
    This keyboard has more keys than the average keyboard (104 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
    104 vs 87
  • 17 more keys
    This keyboard has more keys than the average keyboard (104 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
    104 vs 87
  • Less versatile connectivity
    This keyboard offers less versatile connectivity than the average keyboard (USB vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth). The average keyboard offers USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth connectivity.
    USB vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
  • No hot-swap support
    This keyboard does not support hot-swappable switches, the average keyboard does. 64.7% of keyboards support hot-swappable switches.
  • No per-key RGB lighting
    This keyboard does not have per-key RGB, the average keyboard does. 72.5% of keyboards offer per-key RGB.
  • Fixed cable
    This keyboard has a fixed cable, while the average keyboard has yes. 90.8% of keyboards come with a detachable cable.
  • 83 fewer RGB zones
    This keyboard has fewer RGB zones than the average keyboard (0 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.
    0 vs 83
  • No onboard memory
    This keyboard does not include onboard memory, the average keyboard does. 85.6% of keyboards include onboard memory.
  • No RGB lighting
    This keyboard does not have RGB lighting, the average keyboard does. 87.7% of keyboards feature RGB lighting.
  • 0.2 mm longer minimum actuation distance
    This keyboard has a longer minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (1.9 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
    1.9 mm vs 1.7 mm
  • 15.2% worse value for money
    Filco Majestouch 3 has worse value for money than the average keyboard (6.8 vs 7.8).
    6.8 vs 7.84
  • 5.2% lower user score
    User score
    7.6/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.
    Score distribution
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    Filco Majestouch 3
    the average keyboard
    Filco Majestouch 3 has a lower user score than the average keyboard (7.6 vs 8).
    7.6 vs 8
  • 31.8% less popular
    Filco Majestouch 3 is less popular than the average keyboard (4.67 vs 6.2).
    4.67 vs 6.15
  • Less versatile connectivity
    This keyboard offers less versatile connectivity than the average keyboard (USB vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth). The average keyboard offers USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth connectivity.
    USB vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
  • Fixed cable
    This keyboard has a fixed cable, while the average keyboard has yes. 90.8% of keyboards come with a detachable cable.
  • No hot-swap support
    This keyboard does not support hot-swappable switches, the average keyboard does. 64.7% of keyboards support hot-swappable switches.
  • 0.2 mm longer minimum actuation distance
    This keyboard has a longer minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (1.9 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
    1.9 mm vs 1.7 mm
  • No per-key RGB lighting
    This keyboard does not have per-key RGB, the average keyboard does. 72.5% of keyboards offer per-key RGB.
  • No onboard memory
    This keyboard does not include onboard memory, the average keyboard does. 85.6% of keyboards include onboard memory.
  • 83 fewer RGB zones
    This keyboard has fewer RGB zones than the average keyboard (0 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.
    0 vs 83
  • No RGB lighting
    This keyboard does not have RGB lighting, the average keyboard does. 87.7% of keyboards feature RGB lighting.

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Expert reviews

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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Filco Majestouch 3

  • Durable build quality; often described as being 'built like a tank' with zero chassis flex
  • Upgraded to doubleshot PBT keycaps which are more durable and resistant to shine than previous ABS versions
  • New matte finish on the case provides a sleek and premium aesthetic
  • Factory-lubricated Costar stabilizers significantly reduce rattle on larger keys
  • Full N-key rollover (NKRO) support over USB

What customers don't like about Filco Majestouch 3

  • High price point compared to modern competitors offering more features
  • Lacks modern enthusiast features like hot-swappable switches, RGB lighting, or internal sound dampening foam
  • The USB cable is non-detachable, limiting customization and portability
  • Limited switch variety; restricted primarily to standard Cherry MX options
  • Bizarre default mapping for media keys (e.g., volume up on F1 instead of the standard reverse order)
  • Some users report audible 'pinging' sounds from the springs during heavy typing

Verdict

The Filco Majestouch 3 is a premium, no-frills mechanical keyboard that prioritizes durability and a refined typing experience over modern flashy features. It is built with a sturdy internal aluminum plate and a high-quality matte black plastic frame, weighing approximately 1.2kg for the full-sized 104-key version. A major upgrade in this generation includes the move to doubleshot PBT keycaps with crisp, fade-resistant legends and the addition of integrated media controls accessible via the Fn-row. It features a new microprocessor and PCB that supports USB 2.0 and full N-key rollover, utilizing genuine Cherry MX switches (available in Brown, Blue, Red, and Silent Red). Main pros include its exceptional build quality, improved keycap texture, and reliable stability during heavy typing sessions. However, it lacks contemporary features such as hot-swappable switches, RGB backlighting, a detachable USB-C cable, and a dedicated volume knob, making it a potentially hard sell for those seeking high customization or modern aesthetics.

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