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Keychron V3 Max QMK VIA Wireless Review | 64 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Layout size:TKLConnection type:USB / 2.4GHz / BluetoothSwitch type:mechanicalPolling rate:1000 Hz

Keychron V3 Max QMK VIA Wireless Review: Compare 64 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Keyboards category and whether it is worth buying.

7.2

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components

80%

7.0

Technical score

20%

7.9

User score

â–²Better than 59% of keyboards
7.0

Technical score

Technical score
7.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components

34%

8.5

Connectivity & Power

28%

3.3

Switches

20%

9.5

Materials

12%

7.5

Features

6%

7.2

Design

â–²Better than 59% of keyboards
7.9

User score

User score
7.9/ 10
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

7.4

Number of reviews

Based on 412 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 66% of keyboards
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Technical Specifications of keyboard Keychron V3 Max QMK VIA Wireless

Technical score
Technical score
7.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components:

34%

8.5

Connectivity & Power

28%

3.3

Switches

20%

9.5

Materials

12%

7.5

Features

6%

7.2

Design

7.0
User score
User score
7.9/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

7.4

Number of reviews

Based on 412 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.9
Popularity
Popularity
7.4/ 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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 65% of models
Popularity:
Keychron V3 Max QMK VIA Wireless has a popularity score of 7.4 points, which is higher than that of 64.7% of products in this category.
7.4
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 58% of models
Score components:

60%

7.2

Overall score

40%

9.9

Price

8.0
Switch type
mechanical
Switch feel
linear / tactile
Switch name
Gateron Jupiter
Actuation force
45 g
Min actuation distance
2 mm
Min actuation distance
2 mm
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
This keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 2 mm, which is longer than 66.5% of keyboards and equal to 33.2% of keyboards.
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Keyboard type
mechanical
Layout size
TKL
Layout standard
?
N. of keys
87
N. of keys
87
â–² Better than 45% of models
Market range: <64 – >108
This keyboard has 87 keys, which is more than 44.6% of keyboards and equal to 18% of keyboards.
Profile
standard
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Connection type
USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
Connection type
USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
â–² Better than 57% of models
This keyboard offers USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth connectivity, which is more versatile than 57.3% of keyboards and equal to 42.7% of keyboards.
Multi-device pairing
yes
Multi-device pairing
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This keyboard supports multi-device pairing. 4.5% of keyboards support multi-device pairing.
Bluetooth version
5.1
Bluetooth version
5.1
â–² Better than 67% of models
This keyboard uses Bluetooth 5.1, which is newer than 67% of keyboards and equal to 23.5% of keyboards.
Mac compatibility
yes
Mac compatibility
yes
â–² Better than 58% of models
This keyboard is Mac compatible. 58% of keyboards are Mac compatible.
Battery life
225 h
Battery life
225 h
â–² Better than 63% of models
Market range: <30 h – >512 h
This keyboard lasts 225 h on a charge, which is longer than 63% of keyboards and equal to 3% of keyboards.
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RGB lighting
yes
RGB lighting
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This keyboard has RGB lighting. 12.4% of keyboards have RGB lighting.
Per-key RGB
?
RGB zones
87
RGB zones
87
â–² Better than 58% of models
Market range: <0 – >104
This keyboard has 87 RGB zones, which is more than 58.4% of keyboards and equal to 11.6% of keyboards.
Underglow / side lighting
no
Underglow / side lighting
no
â–¼ Worse than 8% of models
This keyboard does not include underglow lighting. 8% of keyboards include underglow lighting.
Backlight direction
south-facing
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Case material
plastic
Plate material
polycarbonate
Keycap material
PBT
Keycap profile
OSA
Legend method
double-shot
Legend method
double-shot
â–² Better than 25% of models
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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Keychron V3 Max QMK VIA Wireless vs the average keyboard

246810TotalDesignConnectivity & PowerSwitchesMaterialsFeatures
  • Works with Mac
    Mac compatibility
    yes
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This keyboard is Mac compatible, the average keyboard is not. 42.3% of keyboards are Mac compatible.
  • Volume control wheel
    Volume wheel
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This keyboard includes a volume wheel, the average keyboard does not. 38.3% of keyboards include a volume wheel.
  • Supports QMK
    QMK support
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This keyboard supports QMK, the average keyboard does not. 28.8% of keyboards support QMK.
  • Supports VIA
    VIA support
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This keyboard supports VIA, the average keyboard does not. 26.3% of keyboards support VIA.
  • 45 h longer battery life
    Battery life
    225 h
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <30 h – >512 h
    This keyboard lasts longer on a charge than the average keyboard (225 h vs 180 h). The average keyboard lasts 180 h on a charge.
    225 h vs 180 h
  • Works with Mac
    Mac compatibility
    yes
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This keyboard is Mac compatible, the average keyboard is not. 42.3% of keyboards are Mac compatible.
  • 45 h longer battery life
    Battery life
    225 h
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <30 h – >512 h
    This keyboard lasts longer on a charge than the average keyboard (225 h vs 180 h). The average keyboard lasts 180 h on a charge.
    225 h vs 180 h
  • Volume control wheel
    Volume wheel
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This keyboard includes a volume wheel, the average keyboard does not. 38.3% of keyboards include a volume wheel.
  • Supports QMK
    QMK support
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This keyboard supports QMK, the average keyboard does not. 28.8% of keyboards support QMK.
  • Supports VIA
    VIA support
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This keyboard supports VIA, the average keyboard does not. 26.3% of keyboards support VIA.
  • 0.3 mm longer minimum actuation distance
    Min actuation distance
    2 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
    This keyboard has a longer minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (2 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
    2 mm vs 1.7 mm
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.1
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This keyboard 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
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.1
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This keyboard 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
  • 0.3 mm longer minimum actuation distance
    Min actuation distance
    2 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
    This keyboard has a longer minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (2 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
    2 mm vs 1.7 mm

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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tomsguide.com
03/10/2024
Summary of the review
Keychron V3 Max review - Tom's Guide
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tweakers.net
22/11/2025
Summary of the review
Keychron V3 Max QMK/VIA - Reviews - Tweakers
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Third-party reviews

Based on 412 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Keychron V3 Max QMK VIA Wireless

  • Excellent typing feel with a satisfying 'thocky' sound profile due to the gasket mount and sound-absorbing foam.
  • Highly versatile connectivity options including 2.4 GHz wireless (1000 Hz polling rate), Bluetooth 5.1, and USB-C wired.
  • Robust customization through QMK/VIA support, allowing for easy remapping and macro creation.
  • Great value for money, offering premium features like hot-swappable switches and PBT keycaps at an affordable price point.
  • Convenient inclusion of two separate 2.4 GHz dongles (USB-A and USB-C) with magnetic storage on the board.
  • Strong macOS and Windows compatibility with a physical toggle switch and included system-specific keycaps.

What we don't like about Keychron V3 Max QMK VIA Wireless

  • Noticeable PCB flex in the upper corners due to a lack of mounting support in those specific areas.
  • Non-shine-through keycaps combined with south-facing LEDs make it difficult to read legends in low-light environments.
  • The plastic chassis, while lightweight, lacks the premium weight and rigidity of Keychron's aluminum 'Q' series.
  • Some users reported software frustrations, such as the requirement for a wired connection to use the configuration launcher.
  • Occasional reports of firmware update issues specifically related to the wireless dongles.

Verdict

The Keychron V3 Max is a 80% TKL layout custom mechanical keyboard featuring triple-mode connectivity via 2.4 GHz wireless, Bluetooth 5.1, and USB-C wired modes, all powered by an ARM Cortex-M4 32-bit STM32F402 MCU with a 1000 Hz polling rate. Its gasket mount design, polycarbonate plate, and sound-absorbing foam provide a cushioned typing feel, complemented by hot-swappable Gateron Jupiter switches and double-shot OSA profile PBT keycaps. Main pros include full QMK/VIA programmability, south-facing RGB backlighting for better visibility, and a 4000 mAh battery offering up to 225 hours of use with the backlight off. However, potential cons include an ABS plastic case that may feel less premium than aluminum alternatives and reports of software complexities when updating wireless dongles or configuring specific macro repeating functions.

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