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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£130
  • Avg. price in US: ~$120
  • Layout size: Full-size
  • Connection type: USB
  • Switch type: mechanical
  • Polling rate: 1000 Hz

Filco Majestouch 3 review. Compare 64 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among keyboards and if it is worth buying.

5.4

Overall score

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.

Score components:

80.0%

5.0

Technical Score

20.0%

7.2

User score

Good
5.0

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the keyboard's technical performance, covering key areas such as switch feel, typing and gaming performance, layout and features, connectivity, build quality, backlighting, software, and comfort.

When it matters: When you want to compare keyboards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

34.0%

4.2

Connectivity & Power

28.0%

2.0

Switches

20.0%

10

Materials

12.0%

3.5

Features

6.0%

9.2

Design

Good
7.2

User score

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 components:

70.0%

8.9

User reviews

30.0%

3.2

Popularity

User score:
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Very good
  • 1.4
    Gaming

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Polling rate

    24.0%

    1.0

    Rapid trigger

    20.0%

    1.0

    Adjustable actuation

    16.0%

    1.0

    Hot-swappable switches

    12.0%

    4.0

    Onboard memory

  • 8.2
    Typing

    Score components:

    28.0%

    4.0

    Wrist rest included

    24.0%

    10

    Legend method

    20.0%

    10

    Adjustable feet

    15.0%

    9.0

    Typing angle

    13.0%

    10

    Pre-lubed stabilizers

  • 1.2
    Programming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    1.0

    QMK support

    26.0%

    1.0

    VIA support

    18.0%

    1.0

    Mac compatibility

    14.0%

    0.0

    Multi-device pairing

    12.0%

    4.0

    Connection type

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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.

Technical Specifications of Filco Majestouch 3

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the keyboard's technical performance, covering key areas such as switch feel, typing and gaming performance, layout and features, connectivity, build quality, backlighting, software, and comfort.

When it matters: When you want to compare keyboards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

34.0%

4.2

Connectivity & Power

28.0%

2.0

Switches

20.0%

10

Materials

12.0%

3.5

Features

6.0%

9.2

Design

5.0
Filco Majestouch 3 has a technical score of 4.97 points, which is lower than that of 90.5% of products in this category.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

8.9

User reviews

30.0%

3.2

Popularity

User score:
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7.2
Filco Majestouch 3 has a user score of 7.17 points, which is lower than that of 85.2% of products in this category.
Popularity
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.
3.2
Filco Majestouch 3 has a popularity of 3.2 points, which is lower than 65.3% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

5.4

Overall score

40.0%

9.8

Price

6.7
Filco Majestouch 3 has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.7 points, which is lower than 92.4% of products in this category.
Switch type
What it is: Identifies the switch technology used by the keyboard, such as mechanical, optical, or Hall effect.
When it matters: When you are choosing between different response technologies and their long-term behavior.

Importance: HIGH

mechanical
Switch feel
What it is: Describes the keypress character, such as linear, tactile, or clicky.
When it matters: When the sensation of each keypress changes comfort, control, and noise level for your use.

Importance: HIGH

linear / tactile / clicky
Switch name
What it is: States the specific switch model used by the keyboard.
When it matters: When the exact switch model matters because small tuning differences affect your preference.

Importance: MEDIUM

Cherry MX
Actuation force
What it is: Measures how much force is needed to actuate a key.
When it matters: When finger fatigue, accidental presses, or key resistance matters to your typing style.

Importance: HIGH

45 g
Min actuation distance
What it is: Measures the shortest key travel needed to register an input.
When it matters: When faster key response matters and you want the shortest possible trigger point under your fingers.

Importance: MEDIUM

1.9 mm
Filco Majestouch 3 has a minimum actuation distance of 1.9 mm, which is longer than 62.8% of keyboards and equal to 3.2% of keyboards.
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Keyboard type
What it is: Identifies the keyboard technology, such as mechanical, membrane, optical, or Hall effect.
When it matters: When you need a keyboard built around a specific switch technology or feel profile.

Importance: HIGH

mechanical
Layout size
What it is: States the keyboard form factor and how much of the standard keyset it includes.
When it matters: When desk space, portability, or access to a full key set affects how you work or play.

Importance: HIGH

Full-size
Layout standard
What it is: Specifies the regional layout standard, such as ANSI, ISO, or JIS.
When it matters: When you need a regional key layout that matches your language habits or keycap set.

Importance: MEDIUM

ANSI
N. of keys
What it is: States how many keys are present on the keyboard.
When it matters: When you need a certain number of keys for shortcuts, navigation, or a numpad.

Importance: MEDIUM

104
Filco Majestouch 3 has 104 keys, which is more than 74.2% of keyboards and equal to 13.9% of keyboards.
Profile
What it is: Describes whether the keyboard uses a low-profile or standard-height design.
When it matters: When key height changes your typing comfort, travel distance, or the overall desk setup.

Importance: MEDIUM

standard
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Connection type
What it is: Specifies how the keyboard connects, such as USB, 2.4 GHz wireless, or Bluetooth.
When it matters: When latency, cable management, or wireless flexibility is part of your buying decision.

Importance: HIGH

USB
Filco Majestouch 3 offers USB connectivity, which is less versatile than 56.7% of keyboards and equal to 43.3% of keyboards.
Multi-device pairing
What it is: Shows whether the keyboard can stay paired with multiple devices for quicker switching.
When it matters: When you switch regularly between a laptop, tablet, and other devices on one desk.

Importance: HIGH

N/A
Bluetooth version
What it is: States the Bluetooth generation supported for wireless pairing.
When it matters: When wireless stability, compatibility, and energy efficiency are part of what you compare.

Importance: MEDIUM

5.1
Filco Majestouch 3 uses Bluetooth 5.1, which is newer than 64.7% of keyboards and equal to 24.1% of keyboards.
Mac compatibility
What it is: Shows whether the keyboard is intended to work properly with macOS layouts, shortcuts, or legends.
When it matters: When you need the keyboard to work properly with macOS shortcuts and key mapping.

Importance: HIGH

no
Filco Majestouch 3 is not Mac compatible. 55.9% of keyboards work with Mac.
Battery life
What it is: Estimates how long the keyboard can run on a full charge.
When it matters: When the keyboard needs to last through workweeks, travel, or long gaming stretches without constant charging.

Importance: HIGH

N/A
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RGB lighting
What it is: Shows whether the keyboard includes customizable RGB lighting effects.
When it matters: When visual customization and desk aesthetics matter to your setup.

Importance: HIGH

no
Filco Majestouch 3 does not have RGB lighting. 88% of keyboards include RGB lighting.
Per-key RGB
What it is: Shows whether each key can be lit and controlled independently instead of sharing one uniform lighting zone.
When it matters: When customizing each key individually matters for visuals, games, or shortcut visibility.

Importance: HIGH

no
Filco Majestouch 3 does not have per-key RGB. 77.3% of keyboards offer per-key RGB.
RGB zones
What it is: States how many RGB lighting zones can be controlled separately.
When it matters: When you want more lighting control than a simple all-at-once backlight can provide.

Importance: LOW

0
Filco Majestouch 3 has 0 RGB zones, which is fewer than 86.5% of keyboards and equal to 13.5% of keyboards.
Non-backlit or non-RGB.
Underglow / side lighting
What it is: Shows whether the case includes lighting around the underside or outer edges in addition to the keys themselves.
When it matters: When edge lighting is part of the visual style you want from the keyboard.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Filco Majestouch 3 does not include underglow lighting. 31.7% of keyboards include underglow lighting.
Backlight direction
What it is: Specifies whether the switches use north-facing or south-facing backlighting.
When it matters: When you care about switch compatibility, keycap interference, or lighting placement.

Importance: LOW

N/A
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Case material
What it is: Describes the main material used for the keyboard case.
When it matters: When build feel, rigidity, and overall finish influence your sense of quality.

Importance: HIGH

plastic
Plate material
What it is: Describes the material used for the mounting plate beneath the switches.
When it matters: When keyboard stiffness, sound profile, and bottom-out feel matter more than the switch spec sheet alone.

Importance: HIGH

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Keycap material
What it is: Describes the material used to make the keycaps.
When it matters: When surface texture, wear resistance, and sound of the keycaps affect your choice.

Importance: HIGH

PBT
Keycap profile
What it is: Describes the shape and height profile of the keycaps.
When it matters: When key shape and sculpting affect comfort, wrist angle, and the sound of each press.

Importance: MEDIUM

OEM
Legend method
What it is: Describes how the legends are applied to the keycaps, which affects durability and visibility.
When it matters: When you care about how long key legends stay readable after heavy use.

Importance: MEDIUM

double-shot
Filco Majestouch 3 uses double-shot legends, which are more durable than 25.8% of keyboards and equal to 74.2% of keyboards.
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Filco Majestouch 3 vs the average keyboard

  • 17 more keys
    Filco Majestouch 3 has more keys than the average keyboard (104 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
    What it is: States how many keys are present on the keyboard.
    When it matters: When you need a certain number of keys for shortcuts, navigation, or a numpad.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Filco Majestouch 3 has more keys than the average keyboard (104 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.104 vs 87
  • 17 more keys
    Filco Majestouch 3 has more keys than the average keyboard (104 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.

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Design
  • 85 mm wider width
    Filco Majestouch 3 is wider than the average keyboard (440 mm vs 355 mm). The average keyboard width is 355 mm.
  • Less versatile connectivity
    Filco Majestouch 3 offers less versatile connectivity than the average keyboard (USB vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth). The average keyboard offers USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth connectivity.
  • Limited Mac support
    Filco Majestouch 3 is not Mac compatible, the average keyboard is. 55.8% of keyboards are Mac compatible.
  • Fixed cable
    Filco Majestouch 3 has a fixed cable, while the average keyboard has yes. 90.8% of keyboards come with a detachable cable.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Filco Majestouch 3 uses an older Bluetooth version than the average keyboard (5.1 vs 5.2). The average keyboard uses Bluetooth 5.2.
  • No hot-swap support
    Filco Majestouch 3 does not support hot-swappable switches, the average keyboard does. 65.5% of keyboards support hot-swappable switches.
  • 0.2 mm longer minimum actuation distance
    Filco Majestouch 3 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.
  • No per-key RGB lighting
    Filco Majestouch 3 does not have per-key RGB, the average keyboard does. 77% of keyboards offer per-key RGB.
  • No onboard memory
    Filco Majestouch 3 does not include onboard memory, the average keyboard does. 85.7% of keyboards include onboard memory.
  • 83 fewer RGB zones
    Filco Majestouch 3 has fewer RGB zones than the average keyboard (0 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.
    Non-backlit or non-RGB.
  • No RGB lighting
    Filco Majestouch 3 does not have RGB lighting, the average keyboard does. 87.7% of keyboards feature RGB lighting.
  • Less versatile connectivity
    Filco Majestouch 3 offers less versatile connectivity than the average keyboard (USB vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth). The average keyboard offers USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth connectivity.
    What it is: Specifies how the keyboard connects, such as USB, 2.4 GHz wireless, or Bluetooth.
    When it matters: When latency, cable management, or wireless flexibility is part of your buying decision.

    Importance: HIGH

    Filco Majestouch 3 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
    Filco Majestouch 3 does not support hot-swappable switches, the average keyboard does. 65.5% of keyboards support hot-swappable switches.
    What it is: Shows whether the switches can be removed and replaced without soldering.
    When it matters: When you want to try different switches, replace a bad switch easily, or tune feel without soldering work.

    Importance: HIGH

    Filco Majestouch 3 does not support hot-swappable switches, the average keyboard does. 65.5% of keyboards support hot-swappable switches.
  • Limited Mac support
    Filco Majestouch 3 is not Mac compatible, the average keyboard is. 55.8% of keyboards are Mac compatible.
    What it is: Shows whether the keyboard is intended to work properly with macOS layouts, shortcuts, or legends.
    When it matters: When you need the keyboard to work properly with macOS shortcuts and key mapping.

    Importance: HIGH

    Filco Majestouch 3 is not Mac compatible, the average keyboard is. 55.8% of keyboards are Mac compatible.
  • No per-key RGB lighting
    Filco Majestouch 3 does not have per-key RGB, the average keyboard does. 77% of keyboards offer per-key RGB.
    What it is: Shows whether each key can be lit and controlled independently instead of sharing one uniform lighting zone.
    When it matters: When customizing each key individually matters for visuals, games, or shortcut visibility.

    Importance: HIGH

    Filco Majestouch 3 does not have per-key RGB, the average keyboard does. 77% of keyboards offer per-key RGB.
  • Fixed cable
    Filco Majestouch 3 has a fixed cable, while the average keyboard has yes. 90.8% of keyboards come with a detachable cable.
    What it is: Shows whether the cable can be unplugged and replaced instead of being permanently fixed to the keyboard.
    When it matters: When easier transport, cable replacement, or custom cable use matters to you.

    Importance: HIGH

    Filco Majestouch 3 has a fixed cable, while the average keyboard has yes. 90.8% of keyboards come with a detachable cable.
  • 83 fewer RGB zones
    Filco Majestouch 3 has fewer RGB zones than the average keyboard (0 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.
    Non-backlit or non-RGB.
    What it is: States how many RGB lighting zones can be controlled separately.
    When it matters: When you want more lighting control than a simple all-at-once backlight can provide.

    Importance: LOW

    Filco Majestouch 3 has fewer RGB zones than the average keyboard (0 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.0 vs 83
  • No onboard memory
    Filco Majestouch 3 does not include onboard memory, the average keyboard does. 85.7% of keyboards include onboard memory.
    What it is: Shows whether the keyboard can store profiles, lighting, or remaps internally instead of depending only on software.
    When it matters: When you move between multiple PCs and want your remaps, macros, or lighting to travel with the keyboard.

    Importance: HIGH

    Filco Majestouch 3 does not include onboard memory, the average keyboard does. 85.7% of keyboards include onboard memory.
  • No RGB lighting
    Filco Majestouch 3 does not have RGB lighting, the average keyboard does. 87.7% of keyboards feature RGB lighting.
    What it is: Shows whether the keyboard includes customizable RGB lighting effects.
    When it matters: When visual customization and desk aesthetics matter to your setup.

    Importance: HIGH

    Filco Majestouch 3 does not have RGB lighting, the average keyboard does. 87.7% of keyboards feature RGB lighting.
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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 dislike 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

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10/09/2023
Filco Majestouch 3 keyboard review: a long-awaited upgrade that may be too little, too late

However, the reviewer points out significant drawbacks regarding the keyboard's overall value and lack of modern features. The Majestouch 3 completely lacks popular enthusiast-level amenities such as a hot-swappable PCB, case foam for sound dampening, RGB lighting, a volume knob, or wireless connectivity. There is also some minor key pinging on the spacebar under heavier typing....Read more

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20/11/2023
FILCO Majestouch 3 Ninja Tenkeyless Keyboard - Product Details and Review

I am unable to provide a summary because the text of the review on CeX Italy for product ID SKEYFILMAJ3NCMXBC is currently inaccessible without a live browsing tool or an existing search index snippet. While the product code format indicates this item falls under the smart keyboard or tech accessories category on the platform, I cannot view the specific user feedback, pros, or cons...Read more

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