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Keychron K3
Keychron K12
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ConnectivityWireless
Size
Compact (75%)
Mechanical
Yes
ConnectivityWireless
Size
Compact (60%)
Mechanical
Yes
Our Verdict
Keychron K3
Keychron K12
The Keychron K3 and the Keychron K12 are both compact wireless keyboards, with different switch styles. If you like low-profile switches and prefer having a dedicated F-row and navigation keys, the K3 is a better choice. However, if you prefer standard-shaped switches and want your board to be as compact as possible, you should go with the K12.
Variants
- K3 (K3B3 - Black)
- K12 (Black)
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Main Differences for
Gaming
Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
8.0
7.5
Pre-Travel
1.7 mm
2.6 mm
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Compact (75%)
Compact (60%)
Height
1.1" (2.7 cm)
1.5" (3.9 cm)
Width
12.0" (30.5 cm)
11.7" (29.8 cm)
Depth
4.6" (11.6 cm)
4.2" (10.7 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
N/A
Weight
0.88 lbs (0.397 kg)
1.47 lbs (0.667 kg)
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
ABS
ABS
Ergonomics
7.0
6.5
Side Picture
Board Design
Straight
Straight
Minimum Incline
4°
4°
Medium Incline
N/A
6°
Maximum Incline
N/A
10°
Wrist Rest
No
No
Backlighting
9.3
9.3
Backlighting Picture
White Shot
Brightness Max
Brightness Min
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Color
RGB
RGB
Individually Backlit Keys
Yes
Yes
Color Mixing
Ok
Ok
Effects
Yes
Yes
Programmable
No
No
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wireless
Wireless
Detachable
Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)
Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)
Length
4.0 ft (1.2 m)
4.0 ft (1.2 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
USB type-C
USB type-C
Wireless Versatility
10
10
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
3
3
Proprietary Receiver
No
No
Battery Type
Rechargeable
Rechargeable
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
Hot Keys
Hot Keys
Macro Programmable Keys
No
No
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Wheel
No
No
USB Passthrough
No
No
Numpad
No
No
Windows Key Lock
No
No
Lock Indicator
Caps Lock
Caps Lock
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Key Switches
Gateron Low Profile Brown
Gateron Brown
Mechanical
Yes
Yes
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Operating Force
51 gf
44 gf
Actuation Force
48 gf
36 gf
Pre-Travel
1.7 mm
2.6 mm
Total Travel
2.7 mm
4.0 mm
Typing Quality
7.5
8.0
Typing Noise
Typing Sample
Noise
Quiet
Quiet
Latency
7.0
7.3
Latency Video
Latency Wired
14.6 ms
11.7 ms
Latency Receiver
N/A
N/A
Latency Bluetooth
22.1 ms
22.9 ms
Software and Operating System
Software & Programming
0.0
0.0
Software Picture
Software Name
No Software
No Software
Account Required
No Software
No Software
Profiles
No Profile
No Profile
Onboard Memory
No
No
Cloud Sync
No
No
Macro Programming
No
No
Ease Of Use
No Software
No Software
Software Windows Compatible
No
No
Software macOS Compatible
No
No
Keyboard Compatibility
9.2
8.5
Windows
Full
Full
macOS
Full
Partial
Linux
Partial
Partial
Android
Full
Partial
iOS
Partial
Partial
iPadOS
Partial
Partial
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K12
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