The Keychron Q3 is a gasket-mounted TKL layout keyboard with a full aluminum body, offering excellent typing flexibility. With out-of-the-box QMK and VIA support, it allows for complete keystroke customization. Prices start at $149 for the barebones version and $169 for the fully assembled option.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (3)
"Great value for money and an excellent entry point for beginners."
"The pre-installed 'force break' mod is appreciated as it shows responsiveness to community feedback."
"Many users excited about the budget-friendly, gasket-mounted design."
Negative (3)
"Concerns about clearance for keycaps as experienced in the previous version."
"Criticism over F-row spacing being unideal and potentially a dealbreaker."
"Some users are worried about the lack of a Bluetooth option."
Suggestions (3)
Ensure easy attachment for gaskets similar to Odwob's gasket sock.
Consider an option for WKL or rotary knob.
Make the board compatible with various keycap profiles to avoid issues faced in past models.
Questions (3)
Will QMK and VIA work on Linux especially Ubuntu 20.04?
Is a WKL option anticipated in future runs?
Can a switch be used instead of the knob for the F13 layout?
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread has high engagement with 71 total replies. The positive feedback significantly outweighs the negative. Many unique suggestions and questions indicate a strong community interest and investment in the product.
Project Specs
- Name
- Keychron Q3 (IC)
- Release year
- 2022
- Switch Options
- Gateron Pro
- Profile
- OSA
- Layout Size
- TKL
- Layout Standard
- ANSI
- Layout Ergonomics
- 5.26 degree
- Connection
- Wired
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Gasket mount
- Case Colors
- Carbon Black, Space Gray, Navy Blue
- Case Material
- Aluminium
- Keycaps Material
- PBT
- Dimensions
- 137mm x 365.17mm x 23.77mm
- Weight
- 1.96 kg
- Hot Swappable
- Yes
- Knob Support
- Yes
- Display Support
- No
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- USB passthrough
- -
- Hall Effect Support
- No
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- Yes
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- Yes
- Sound Dampening
- Yes
- Backlight
- Yes