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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£160
  • Avg. price in US: ~$150
  • Layout size: TKL
  • Connection type: USB / Bluetooth
  • Switch type: mechanical
  • Polling rate: 1000 Hz

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

6.1

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%

6.1

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Good
6.1

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%

8.7

Connectivity & Power

28.0%

2.0

Switches

20.0%

8.0

Materials

12.0%

4.1

Features

6.0%

7.0

Design

Good
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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%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 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

  • 7.2
    Typing

    Score components:

    28.0%

    4.0

    Wrist rest included

    24.0%

    6.0

    Legend method

    20.0%

    10

    Adjustable feet

    15.0%

    9.0

    Typing angle

    13.0%

    10

    Pre-lubed stabilizers

  • 4.6
    Programming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    1.0

    QMK support

    26.0%

    1.0

    VIA support

    18.0%

    10

    Mac compatibility

    14.0%

    10

    Multi-device pairing

    12.0%

    7.0

    Connection type

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £160

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Verdict

The Filco Majestouch Convertible 3 TKL is a premium tenkeyless mechanical keyboard that features high-quality Cherry MX switches and versatile dual-mode connectivity, supporting both USB-C wired and Bluetooth 5.1 wireless connections with up to four paired devices. Its main characteristics include durable double-shot PBT keycaps, hardware-level customization via integrated DIP switches, and dedicated physical buttons for seamless device switching. Key pros are its exceptional 'built-like-a-tank' construction, long-lasting 900-hour battery life on two AA batteries, and a specialized Mac-compatible mode. Notable cons include the lack of a hot-swappable PCB, the absence of RGB backlighting, and a non-standard 1u key layout on some versions that may require a learning curve for touch typists.

Technical Specifications of Filco Majestouch Convertible 3 TKL

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%

?

Connectivity & Power

28.0%

?

Switches

20.0%

?

Materials

12.0%

?

Features

6.0%

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Design

6.1
Filco Majestouch Convertible 3 TKL has a technical score of 6.05 points, which is lower than that of 72.3% 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%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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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.
1.0
Filco Majestouch Convertible 3 TKL has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 79.8% 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%

6.1

Overall score

40.0%

9.7

Price

7.1
Filco Majestouch Convertible 3 TKL has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.1 points, which is lower than 83.8% 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 Convertible 3 TKL 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

TKL
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

87
Filco Majestouch Convertible 3 TKL has 87 keys, which is more than 44.5% of keyboards and equal to 17.6% 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 / Bluetooth
Filco Majestouch Convertible 3 TKL offers USB / Bluetooth connectivity, which is more versatile than 43.5% of keyboards and equal to 14% 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

yes
Filco Majestouch Convertible 3 TKL supports multi-device pairing. 4.5% of keyboards support multi-device pairing.
up to 4 devices.
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 Convertible 3 TKL 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

yes
Filco Majestouch Convertible 3 TKL is Mac compatible. 44.4% of keyboards are Mac compatible.
front-engraved Mac legends.
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

yes
Filco Majestouch Convertible 3 TKL has RGB lighting. 12.3% of keyboards have 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 Convertible 3 TKL 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 Convertible 3 TKL has 0 RGB zones, which is fewer than 86.5% of keyboards and equal to 13.5% of keyboards.
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 Convertible 3 TKL 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

aluminum
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

pad-printed
Filco Majestouch Convertible 3 TKL uses pad-printed legends, which are less durable than 97.8% of keyboards and equal to 1.7% of keyboards.
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Filco Majestouch Convertible 3 TKL vs the average keyboard

  • USB passthrough port
    Filco Majestouch Convertible 3 TKL includes USB passthrough, the average keyboard does not. 4.8% of keyboards include USB passthrough.
    What it is: Shows whether the keyboard includes a USB port that can be used to connect another device through it.
    When it matters: When reaching behind the PC is annoying and you want an easier place to plug in a headset, drive, or receiver.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Filco Majestouch Convertible 3 TKL includes USB passthrough, the average keyboard does not. 4.8% of keyboards include USB passthrough.
  • USB passthrough port
    Filco Majestouch Convertible 3 TKL includes USB passthrough, the average keyboard does not. 4.8% of keyboards include USB passthrough.

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Connectivity & Power
  • 3.5 mm higher keyboard height
    Filco Majestouch Convertible 3 TKL is taller than the average keyboard (42 mm vs 38.5 mm). The average keyboard height is 38.5 mm.
  • 4 mm thicker design
    Filco Majestouch Convertible 3 TKL is thicker than the average keyboard (42 mm vs 38 mm). The average keyboard thickness is 38 mm.
  • Less versatile connectivity
    Filco Majestouch Convertible 3 TKL offers less versatile connectivity than the average keyboard (USB / Bluetooth vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth). The average keyboard offers USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth connectivity.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Filco Majestouch Convertible 3 TKL 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 Convertible 3 TKL 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 Convertible 3 TKL 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 Convertible 3 TKL does not have per-key RGB, the average keyboard does. 77% of keyboards offer per-key RGB.
  • No onboard memory
    Filco Majestouch Convertible 3 TKL does not include onboard memory, the average keyboard does. 85.7% of keyboards include onboard memory.
  • 83 fewer RGB zones
    Filco Majestouch Convertible 3 TKL has fewer RGB zones than the average keyboard (0 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.
  • No hot-swap support
    Filco Majestouch Convertible 3 TKL 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 Convertible 3 TKL does not support hot-swappable switches, the average keyboard does. 65.5% of keyboards support hot-swappable switches.
  • Less versatile connectivity
    Filco Majestouch Convertible 3 TKL offers less versatile connectivity than the average keyboard (USB / Bluetooth 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 Convertible 3 TKL offers less versatile connectivity than the average keyboard (USB / Bluetooth vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth). The average keyboard offers USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth connectivity.USB / Bluetooth vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
  • No per-key RGB lighting
    Filco Majestouch Convertible 3 TKL 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 Convertible 3 TKL does not have per-key RGB, the average keyboard does. 77% of keyboards offer per-key RGB.
  • 83 fewer RGB zones
    Filco Majestouch Convertible 3 TKL has fewer RGB zones than the average keyboard (0 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 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

    Filco Majestouch Convertible 3 TKL 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 Convertible 3 TKL 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 Convertible 3 TKL does not include onboard memory, the average keyboard does. 85.7% of keyboards include onboard memory.
  • 0.2 mm longer minimum actuation distance
    Filco Majestouch Convertible 3 TKL 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.
    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

    Filco Majestouch Convertible 3 TKL 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
  • 5.77x less popular
    Filco Majestouch Convertible 3 TKL is less popular than the average keyboard (1.00 vs 5.772).
    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.
    Filco Majestouch Convertible 3 TKL is less popular than the average keyboard (1.00 vs 5.772).1 vs 5.77
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Filco Majestouch Convertible 3 TKL uses an older Bluetooth version than the average keyboard (5.1 vs 5.2). The average keyboard uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    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

    Filco Majestouch Convertible 3 TKL uses an older Bluetooth version than the average keyboard (5.1 vs 5.2). The average keyboard uses Bluetooth 5.2.5.1 vs 5.2
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Filco Majestouch Convertible 3 TKL?

  • Exceptional build quality with a 'built like a tank' reputation and zero deck flex
  • Versatile dual-mode connectivity via USB-C wired or Bluetooth 5.1
  • Improved multi-device support, allowing easy one-touch switching between up to 4 devices
  • Features high-quality doubleshot PBT keycaps with sharp, durable lettering
  • Factory-lubed Costar stabilizers provide a smooth, rattle-free experience out of the box
  • Impressive battery life for wireless use, rated for approximately 900 hours
  • Customizable key functions via physical DIP switches on the back

What customers dislike about Filco Majestouch Convertible 3 TKL?

  • Lacks modern enthusiast features like hot-swappable switches or internal sound dampening
  • Limited variety of switch options, sticking almost exclusively to standard Cherry MX switches
  • Relatively high price point compared to newer competitors offering more features like Gasket mounting
  • Some users report a 'pinging' sound profile due to the rigid plate mount and lack of case foam

Expert reviews

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

However, the keyboard is a tough sell at its steep £170 / $149 price point due to a severe lack of contemporary features. It lacks enthusiast-grade options like a hot-swappable PCB or sound-dampening case foam, meaning users cannot easily swap out switches or eliminate occasional spacebar pinging. It completely skips mainstream additions like RGB lighting, dedicated volume knobs,...Read more

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

However, the cons position the keyboard as a very difficult sell at its premium price point of £170 / $149. It entirely lacks modern enthusiast-level features such as hot-swappable switches, wireless connectivity, case foam for sound dampening, or RGB lighting. The review points out minor performance issues like an audible pinging sound on the spacebar under heavier pressure, and...Read more

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