The Coolest Mechanical Keyboard EVER!? Keychron K3 Review

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The Keychron K3 is the worlds first hot-swappable, low profile, wireless, optical mechanical keyboard! That's pretty amazing, but is it any good?
Features:
✔ Low Profile
✔ Wired & Wireless - Connect up to 3 devices
✔ How Swappable
✔ 75% layout
✔ Optical or Gateron Low Profile Switches
✔ Mac and Windows Compatible
✔ USB-C
✔ Up to 2 weeks battery life
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@jellyapple1026 3 года назад

Dude the tldr was sick, no one else does it and im always skipping through other videos trying to find that exact information. subbed on that alone.

@JATCHOYT 3 года назад

Thanks! 🙏

@PipBoy2300 3 года назад

I just hit suscribe for the same reason

@jameshorner2045 Год назад

Such a great review! You covered both the pros and cons in great detail

@Oakcitymedia 2 года назад

No one has time to waste on beautiful intros' and 5 minutes later to get to the point. Thank you for saving myself time and got to the info I needed to know. Reason why I came here

@bloodbeast4797 3 года назад

great review. quick and to the point. youre gonna get big fast

@iamkrishn 3 года назад

Really great and on the point review. Subscribed!

@Przybylski713 3 года назад

Thanks for review! Waiting for K3 V2 and PBT keycaps.

@adambuzzeo 3 года назад

Just as an FYI to anyone watching, i'm not sure how widespread the "light key pressing" issue is. But i have the optical blue switch board with rgb and i don't have this issue at all. I can rest my fingers on the board and i don't have any ghost typing or accidental presses, the actuation is precise and predictable on my board. I am extremely happy with the purchase. I use this board at work and the Logitech G915 TKL with Logi White Switches at home. Boards are very different but i love them both.

@omba69 3 года назад

it is an issue mainly on Optical Browns switches. I owned a K3 RGB Optical brown and have the same issue too

@007Babush 2 года назад

Optical white has the same issue

@kristy27598 2 года назад

Ooooo which one do you like better?

@andieluke1366 3 года назад

Apprrciate the TLDR. Subbed.

@JATCHOYT 3 года назад

🙏Thanks!

@user-ts8oh1gk6i 4 месяца назад

one thing that I would really love on this keyboard is a USB-A input, the ability to tether a wired or dongle mouse to it and have your mouse tag along with the Bluetooth swapping would be amazing for people who have multiple devices in their workflow, I organize and stream smash tournaments and have the broadcast running on one device and the bracket running on another, I would absolutely love to have this feature

@aztecwarrior4877 2 года назад

Just the video that I needed!

@JATCHOYT 3 года назад

Well, my coffee cup handle made it into the entire video.. nice

@CampoObligatorio 3 года назад

true RTX

@tayski051 3 года назад

Yayyyy

@0ri883 2 года назад

dope content and delivery man subscribed

@Ghettobird88 3 года назад

great review! thanks for sharing!

@JATCHOYT 3 года назад

thanks for watching!

@1carusGG 3 года назад

Thanks for the review. Subbed instantly. I kind of wish it had better build quality.

@RajeshSingh-nu1iz 3 года назад

The red switch model for the keychron k3 are super sensitive, which are prone to typing mistakes. That's a major issue with red switch model.

@seyyedmohammadaminbineshta8822 3 года назад

I plan on buying the keychron k3 with the gateron blue since I LOVE how it sounds, kinda a shame I have to miss out on the hot-swap feature

@gwho Год назад

why not keychron low profile blue? -_-

@Estebanpueblos 3 года назад

Also the early key registrations should have been more emphasized/analysed (It's hot swap after all, take a look!). It's most probably a design flaw and not only your unit (to short distance of the center poles to the laser beams?) But otherwise nicely produced video!

@lordeross4870 Год назад

Optical switches have a very shallow actuation point all my prev did the same, it’s why I get them actually. I slide my fingers when I type and it just feels a lot better.

@Iamallwaysright1 3 года назад

I lubed the brown switches and this keyboard is a dream to use.

@mrinsanity7 3 года назад

why am I always watching videos about K3 when I am typing this comment on it?

@JATCHOYT 3 года назад

To reassure yourself that you made the right purchase 😁

@CraigalFun 3 года назад

Are u happy with it?

@mrinsanity7 3 года назад

@@CraigalFun yea i gotta say i like it a lot. The keys are a bit sensitive so you have to be gentle when youre resting your fingers on the keyboard but so far very satisfied :) Only issue I had was with the usb-c cable, it worked the first time I used it but after that it just wont charge or connect the device. I honestly thought my keyboard was dead after 3 days of use and Id need to replace it but luckily it was just the cable. Swapped it with one of mine and works ok for now.

@CraigalFun 3 года назад

@@mrinsanity7 what switches are u using?

@mrinsanity7 3 года назад

@@CraigalFun brown optical

@pengpeng85 3 года назад

It is really such a genius idea to twist your own keyboard. Try this with your tablet and monitor.

@Argooh Год назад

He explained the idea behind that.

@jeremiasz8839 9 месяцев назад

Still dumb imo

@r4dius 3 года назад

First thing I test when I get a new keyboard is to twist it for no reason until it breaks

@JATCHOYT 3 года назад

same

@naizies 2 года назад

Thank you for this!! subscribed :))))

@Estebanpueblos 3 года назад

Not gonna last more than 1 to 2 years ?! WT* are you doing with your keyboards? You can exchange keycap and switches. This thing could last your whole life if you wanted ;)

@Zapharus 3 года назад

Seriously! Who theF is flexing their keyboards like that to see if they can withstand it. Just type on it like a normal person and call it a day.

@abilawaandamari8366 2 года назад

Lol true I have a super old keyboard from ages ago that still uses a PS 2 interface and it still work though ofc they don't have that port anymore on modern devices.

@kevinsan2kml 2 года назад

Casual wrestling's

@FarhadHaqverdi Год назад

Seriously though, how about the battery life? I can't actually use it wirelessly my whole life, because the battery will be useless after a few years, right?

@ak2298 19 дней назад

Same thought like wtfffff my old cheap af logitech keyboard for like 30 bugs is still working after ....10 Years

@noahr5554 3 года назад

Great videos! keep it up dude!

@JATCHOYT 3 года назад

thanks!

@scottylans 2 года назад

Hey, thanks for actually being critical instead of being a fanboy. That's too common in reviews now! Did the problem with the accidental presses go away and did you stick with it? I really like the look and features, I'm tempted to buy the new, larger K5 (full size)

@fazezyft1248 Год назад

good review man u r next up

@tentic 3 года назад

i love these videos!

@micahalan 3 года назад

Cool review. Are the brown switches on the K3 quieter (or have less higher pitch noises) than the Logitech G915 brown switches?

@alzema 3 года назад

Can you buy non-abs plastic key caps if you want to switch them out?

@patmelsen 2 года назад

When covid hit, I thought hey, why not try a mechanical keyboard. What could go wrong. Well, now I have four keyboards from Keychron, working on them feels so damn amazing, I could never go back 😩 K3 and K1 SE ftw (in my opinion). I know there’s like a million companies out there these days making good mechanical keyboards but I’ve really fallen in love!

@thebachelorpad1110 Год назад

I am in teh same boat. I have magic keyboard right now. thinking of getting k3. would you recommend it? I am a developer if that matters.

@gwho Год назад

K1 layout (standard classic) is so dumb - so much unnecessary space wasted and F keys hard to reach. Go with K4 instead.

@fabduck9275 3 года назад

TLD: " i dont think this gonna last for 1 maybe 2 years" Me: *laughing looking at my 3 year old $20 keyboard

@stygznoir 2 года назад

laughing looking at my 9yo 10€ keyboard (Logitech k120 for business)

@keytemwi1187 2 года назад

Mine took 7 years to break! LOL

@bisagunsa7301 2 года назад

so this is not durable then since it will not last for 2 years? LOL.. I had a quick glance to my 10 years old a4tech keyboard...hahaha

@bluegamingmedia1906 2 года назад

My keyboard is $5

@officialdarko1985 3 года назад

Major flaw is that there is a lot of space difference between "S" and "W"...There is a struggle to reach "W" since there is big height difference...They forget to mention that for "Low profile" keyboard. Returned it immediately. Hexgears X1 is on the way.

@gwho Год назад

i'll have to try it out if it's also a problem for me, but that's pretty fkn stupid for a low profile keyboard - as if they didn't try out their design before releasing to market

@哈利寿 3 года назад

I have the brown optical as well, so far I have not experienced the issue you mentioned in the video. I guess yours might be defective.

@DarkShadow2362 3 года назад

Great review as always, absolutely love your content and how professional it is. Btw 2 things I gotta say man: 1. You deserve WAYYYY more subs than you currently have. 2. You look so similar to Jesse McCartney, I just clocked that and I can't get it out of my head lol

@JATCHOYT 3 года назад

Appreciate that, thanks! Haha yea, I've gotten mr. beast too but i really don't see it!

@hamishfairey847 4 месяца назад

that smash keyboard joke was FUNNN-ny! omg ROFL so hard rn!

@scornbro112 3 года назад

awesome review as always! do they have a version with numb pad?

@JATCHOYT 3 года назад

yep, check out the k4!

@_ThinkDifferent 2 года назад

For the switches being too sensitive and register before bump (causing typos) , it doesn’t happen anymore on keychron K3 V2 optical hot swappable brown switches (the version i’m using)

@itskalbtw 2 года назад

what about for the k7?

@Blayd9 2 года назад

Thanks for the info mate, I just ordered the exact one that you have so I'm hoping to have the same experience!

@buttface8304 2 года назад

@@Blayd9 has it been delivered yet

@trixn4285 2 года назад

I received my K3v2 with red switches and they are terrible. Way too sensitive, you barely have to touch them to trigger a key press. It's unusable for me.

@_Clockwerk 2 года назад

Hey Curious! I’m actually really considering getting the exact same board as u (K3 V2 with optical hot swappable brown switches)! Do u recommend it? How did the brown switches turn out, any distinct problems with having a low profile board, any other important findings you have that u could possibly share with me? This would be my first mechanical keyboard so I’m super excited to get one but at the same time want to make sure I’m getting a good one. Sorry if this is a lot to ask of u but want to get someone’s real opinion before I go ahead and get it :)

@NoSmokeG 11 месяцев назад

Hello. Thanks for the video. What monitor arm are you using on the monitor you were playing call of duty on?

@BreckThePanther 2 года назад

My god, who doesn't love the mechanical noise of cherry MX brown keys?

@tayski051 3 года назад

Flat switches amazing 🤩

@dannyorihuela3473 2 года назад

What was that white keyboard shown in the video ?

@Zobeid 27 дней назад

A thin-and-lightweight keyboard isn't ever going to feel solid like a tank. If you want tank-like, Keychron also make those, but then you've got something less portable. Choose your poison. And there's absolutely nothing wrong with ABS plastic keycaps. The legends won't wear off. Yeah, it gets shiny after it has been used a while. ABS is a traditional material for keycaps, and everybody knows it gets shiny with use. I think it's okay for a used keyboard to look like it's been used.

@harrypark5999 3 года назад

Compare to k2, which one is better?

@enricoceliz 3 года назад

Like that Dave2D outro lol

@JATCHOYT 3 года назад

Wow.. Guess I need to change mine 🤔

@xCheWy99 3 года назад

whats the white keyboard you have in the beginning of the video?

@A4orce84 2 года назад

Is the bending still an issue with the version2 of the K3 keyboard? Thanks!

@XxM1G3xX 3 года назад

Originally the optical browns were too scratchy and the bump was more like a stop (imagine a square speed bump in a street) where the key is registered right before the bump. I lubed them and I like how they feel now, no scratch and the bump feels more like a round bump now, key register is obviously the same, I would have liked it to register after the bump.

@JATCHOYT 3 года назад

Good tip, I was thinking of lubing them up, probably will now!

@XxM1G3xX 3 года назад

@@JATCHOYT Just a heads up, you will need around 8 hours to do it comfortably. Each switch has a normal spring and a tiny spring for tactility which is very finicky to work with and lube. Good luck! Edit: For everyone else, it depends on which revision of the keychron browns you got, old one just hast one spring, new revision has two.

@MrMooMoo89 Год назад

Not the only thing you lubed

@Wagmi0 Год назад

Jus got my k3, and only found your video now. :( i have the “light keys” issue, how did u resolve it? I like the low profile, not sure if I want to return it😢

@falagarius Год назад

Version 2 adressed some cons you mentioned, might be worth a look

@TheDrudgenator Год назад

dude the latency on the k3 v2 is driving me crazy. i stg i might be using it wrong. anyone know what im saying ? like it goes rrrrrrrr nonsense key and then i gotta delete and start all over again when wireless.

@saguerra Год назад

The Keychron K3 Pro is coming out in January ‘23, should i wait for it or just buy the K3 v2? This will be my first mechanical keyboard

@KongRany-dl8io 2 месяца назад

I also have the same issues especially when it stands by a few minutes

@itskalbtw 2 года назад

“well you’ll probably have two broken keyboards” 😭

@theautomationchannel6920 3 года назад

should i get this one over mx keys.

@wiryantirta 2 года назад

Ok if we're not talking about "Keychron" prices, technically the Hexgears X-1 might be first...? Mechanical, low-profile, wireless, (but with the numpad) I'm actually thinking about the K7 thats about to launch soon, but even the non-optical switches sound very rattle-y. Can you technically open the low profile gaterons and lube them as a method to dampen the sound?

@goldstein10493 3 года назад

The ABS isn't really an issue, it's the laser etched that is the issue. Had it been double shot or dye sub, the ABS-ness wouldn't really matter.

@noah4868 3 года назад

"if I bend it enought it'll crack" why bend it enough haha?

@santiagohoyos8450 Год назад

Which one is better? Keychron k3 or NuPhy Air75?

@andrewface 3 года назад

What’s the white keyboard?

@diztinger 2 года назад

BUT can you pit regular Gateron Optical switches here?

@oes2546 2 года назад

Personally I don't get why eveyrone seems to say low profile boards are more ergonomic though. The way I sit by a desk laidback in a gaming chair, my arms are tilted slightly upwards. The perfect fit in my case is a slightly tall normal profile board raised to the highest out of 3 angles. I do like the K3 though. Low profile keys can be pretty great once you get used to the lighter and shorter activation, but there was quite a steep learning curve for me trying to adjust to not bottoming out with low profile clicky keys.

@gwho Год назад

as for actual specs that matter, it has less pretravel and total travel.

@everythingvideos24 Год назад

I have a Keychron K3 and mine has adjustable feet it's the one without the RGB it's just white lighting.

@babyboy1971 3 года назад

I want one of these for my iPad. It will be my first mechanical keyboard. Is the blue switches a good place to start?

@johnrobinson2504 3 года назад

If you're okay with a very loud keyboard, otherwise I don't believe it matters where you start

@Hellzeq 3 года назад

You're so underrated

@marcinochojski1913 2 года назад

Where can I download json file for this keyboard? I can't find it 🤷🏻‍♂️

@jirikocman 3 года назад

Thanks for review, Im about buying Logitech G915 TKL, this seems to be fine for half price, I wish that Keychron K8 will get low profile version.

@BeamCrasherNG 3 года назад

They have one. Check the Keychron K1- they're extremely similar. However, the K1 does have it's flaws, so I would advise getting a K3 if you are looking for a low profile board.

@jirikocman 3 года назад

@@BeamCrasherNG Yeah I found it and ordered. Now K1v4 sits on my desk for two weeks, thx. But... quality is below Logitech, but for one third price

@BeamCrasherNG 3 года назад

@@jirikocman I agree that the quality is below Logitech. The Logitech G915 is a bluetooth mechanical keyboard, and it's a low profile board, so if you do want a Logitech one, that's the way to go.

@LordRixuel Год назад

5:00 Does that mean the keyboard might risk to type multiple characters on one single key stroke soon?

@tayski051 3 года назад

Best dude on RU-vid

@oXxwoahxXo 2 года назад

Can you add high profile keycaps on these?

@SquirtingPepsi 2 года назад

I am so close to buying this, but i just cant do it which is a shame, it just needs a tiiiny bit more quality to it

@KatarinaHanjaya 3 года назад

I think you should review the pressplay voyager 68 retro edition its not low profile but i think its cool

@davidmandaki3939 3 года назад

haha saw this review coming from last one!

@JATCHOYT 3 года назад

haha sometimes i make little easter eggs!

@seb1099 2 года назад

thaks dude. is it possible to switch in azerty mode? thx?

@DanielKirsch 3 года назад

There is a fix for the actuation issue. You need to remove a spring from the switch. Works flawless afterwards. Let's see for how long.

@1337kaas 3 года назад

Did you do this for all the switches?

@DanielKirsch 3 года назад

@@1337kaas yes. Painful process. But worth the effort.

@matbishopsa 2 года назад

Hi! Is gateron or optical better? This will be my first mechanical keyboard and it will not be used for gaming, only productivity and will never be switching the keycaps. From what I’ve seen so far I am leaning towards brown switches; I think the importer where I will be buying only offers Gateron.

@JATCHOYT 2 года назад

Optical are better for gamers as they actuate quicker, but unless youre a pro, you probably wont even have the reflexes to notice a difference. Optical are also hot swappable and are rated for 100m clicks, gateron are rated for 50m clicks, but thats by no means "little". Imo, gateron are great and will do just fine. I also prefer the tactile browns, but this is preference, to each his own.

@matbishopsa 2 года назад

@@JATCHOYT Thanks a lot! Enjoyed the video and appreciate the response.

@YariikR 3 года назад

Is it good choice for IPad?

@FiveNineO 2 года назад

Logitech MX Mechanical Mini just entered the ring

@qqqlive1835 3 года назад

Could still return the k2 & get this... im good tho... k2 is the realest...

@tahsinazmain 2 года назад

What's the mouse you're using?

@tomassoejakto 2 года назад

If you type fast enough, it'll sound like termites feasting inside your wall. That's why I opted for the K2 instead. LOL

@bhautikin Год назад

Does keychron k2 vs k3 have the same key size?

@a55tech Год назад

do the K3 Pro with PBT bro also the keys actuating early is a problem they've had since K1 so that's disappointing after so many years

@SLPCaires 3 года назад

I dont think anyone ever broke their keyboard housing like ever... not including `Office Space` type events...

@KW-ub3ze 3 года назад

Got my K3 low profile optical brown switch version today. louder than apple magic keyboard(no surprise). not as comfortable as typing on magic keyboard. the typing experience is a bit personal. Maybe there is a "break-in" period.

@JOELLZE 2 года назад

How have you gotten use to it in the past 2 months? I have a pc and mac at the same time so this might be a great middle ground with mechanical switches and Bluetooth

@KW-ub3ze 2 года назад

@@JOELLZE nah, I ended up adhering to my original magic keyboard.

@Lekks25 3 года назад

Can you fit an O-ring in it?

@mohdfirdaus5237 Год назад

for the capslock got any indicator on it?

@morgadoapi4431 2 года назад

The case being plastic for only 77 Dolar seems totally fair. An aluminum block of that size alone would be 70.

@Awesomemr1 3 года назад

I have exactly the same issue with the light pressing and actuating. Total dealbreaker for me.. stopped using the board.

@adambuzzeo 3 года назад

That's too bad, i have had the optical blue version with RGB for about 2 1/2 months and don't have this issue at all. The actuation is precise and predictable. No issues with resting my fingers on the keys.

@andieluke1366 3 года назад

@@adambuzzeo do you find the blue optical scratchy?

@adambuzzeo 3 года назад

@@andieluke1366 scratchy? No, i do think the opticals have a bit of a "higher pitch" once fulling pressed down, but aside from that i enjoy typing on it.

@Seconds84 3 года назад

This is a known issue with the optical browns. They have a fix listed on the website, also I believe others have requested a warranty replacement and they had no issue.

@LeiChat 2 года назад

How is it holding up after 11 months?

@CptApplestrudl 3 года назад

"I dont think this keyboard is gonna last more than 1-2years" Now, I am no expert on mechanical keyboards but my cheap-ass plastic keyboard has been doing work for MANY years now. I highly doubt that this one is gonna stop working after a year because of a plastic back-plate or whatever.

@JohnSmith-zl8rz 2 года назад

there's a version 2, maybe fix the issue?

@OfficialTechMinute 3 года назад

Honestly @TLD{R} your not gonna keep that for years to come. But good review!

@guy7524 2 года назад

What is that black keyboard at 0:48

@littlemes7583 3 года назад

dude that looks hella clean.. how are the switches

@JATCHOYT 3 года назад

take a bit of getting used to if never used a low profile, but overall really nice

@YoloVib3s 2 года назад

Just got mine .... I need to replace these keycaps though

@BlackPawGaming 2 года назад

I like Keychron but for K3 form factor. Nuphy is better I think.

@MAKYT 7 месяцев назад

Is it still working?

@tinoemo9813 2 года назад

this one good for gamer or not ?

@GuuiYae 3 года назад

I don't know why people are so nuts with this keyboard. I have it, it's not that great compare to Logi wireless keyboard. I need to place the keyboard really close to the computer to maintain the bluetooth connectivity properly. The only best thing about this keyboard is Yes It Looks gorgeous on my desk.