Keychron - V3 Max QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard

keychron c3 pro hotswap version if you are fine with wired only keychron v3 max if you absolutely need trimode 2.4g dongle/Bluetooth and wired

Look at keychron keyboards they are really good quality and I think they are on sale rn

There's ton of layout and depends on how many keys you wanted but mine is keychron v3 max it's worth the price

I'd get a Keychron V3. It's TKL, has limited RGB, the stock keycaps aren't terrible and it's hotswapable, so the switches can be changed to your liking. The reason I don't use mine as a primary driver is because it doesn't work with my iPad. I bought mine for cheaper without switches and keycaps. It's also got QMK, so you can program the keys to anything. It you want to play with the Dvorak keymap, you can reprogram it to that.

I enjoy my Epomaker x Aula F108 (not the size you're looking for I know), but I'll admit I like my Keychron V3 Max more. I think it was worth the slight bump in price for the Keychron if they're available in your area.

Pour avoir acheté ce weekend un nouveau clavier et avoir regardé un peu partout ce qu'il se faisait : NON ! Ce que tu cherches n'existe pas actuellement, donc il te reste deux possibilités : * Réduire tes exigences : il y a de très bons claviers méca dans ton budget, et même certains que tu pourras upgrade avec des switch HE plus tard. Par exemple le [Keychron V3 Max](https://keychron.fr/fr/products/keychron-v3-max-qmk-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboard-iso-layout-collection?variant=40035986571393) (120€, switch méca Gateron Red, AZERTY). * Attendre encore un peu pour économiser et atteindre le budget suffisant pour acheter le clavier que tu souhaites.

The first thing you'll probably want to decide on is if you need ISO-UK layout (with the big enter key), or the ANSI American layout. If you are fine with an ANSI layout, you definitely have more options. As for gaming, that really depends. If you are really into competitive PvP games, than you might be more interested in something with HE switches. These are magnetic switches instead of mechanical. Personally, I prefer regular mechanical switches. But HE switches are definitely more gaming focused. If you are fine with mechanical switches you might want to check out something like the Evo80. You can get in either ANSI or ISO layout and is generally a really well regarded keyboard. Mechmods has both layout options for sale ([ANSI](https://www.mechmods.co.uk/collections/keyboards/products/evoworks-evo80-keyboard-ansi-layout?variant=46286231699679) and [ISO](https://www.mechmods.co.uk/collections/keyboards/products/evoworks-evo80-keyboard-iso-layout?variant=54937039307130)). I also believe it works both wireless and wired. There are other options out there though, so it really depends on what you are looking for. Like if you really want RGB options, you might want to look at a Nuphy Gem80. But that only has ANSI layouts and I think they are currently sold out of there usually included switches and keycaps. Keychron is also generally well regarded. For the TKL layout there is the Q3 Max. But they have a few different options, including HE keyboards. So you might want to browse their options.

understanding you a bit better, honestly wouldn’t touch the primarily gaming brands, i’ve had quite a few logitechs in my time and nothing compares to the keychron q1 i’ve had for like six months and i’ll never look at big brand “gaming keyboards” again. a Keychron Q3 Max specifically has the same % keyboard as your steelseries and it’s a large sum cheaper considering you can customise things like switch types. hope this helps

Just got a Keychron Q3 Max and unofficially retired my Ducky/Varmilo Miya Pro Sakura. Now thinking about turning the Miya Pro into a project. How well would it take 3305 Mill-Max sockets? What other mods would be well suited to it? I'm thinking of swapping switches (or at least relubing the stock reds) and perhaps doing some kind of foam mod to improve and soften the sound.

hardware-wise the crush 80 is solid. support-wise... yeah the rumors are true. if you're in the EU, dealing with return shipping to china is a nightmare if anything arrives broken. for 200 euros you have way safer bets that are just as good: **1. Neo80:** honestly the gold standard right now. you have to build it yourself but it’s easy and quality is insane. **2. Keychron Q3 Max:** boring answer but it just works. wireless, easy to get in EU, solid support. **3. IQUNIX Nature 80:** (biased mention, but if you want something that looks different than a standard rectangle, check it out). definitely skip that filco suggestion below though. legendary board in 2010, but ancient tech today

yeah the neo80 configurator is basically a final boss fight if you're new. honestly, just pick the 'Tri-mode PCB' (if you want wireless) and the 'FR4 Plate' (best all-rounder sound). ignore the rest of the noise. regarding the lucky65: it's a great board, but just remember it's a 65% layout, so you lose the physical F-row keys. since you mentioned coding, missing F5/F10/F12 might drive you crazy unless you are comfortable with layers. for a cheaper entry point that still has F-keys, look at the **Monsgeek M1**. it's built like a tank and easy to get in the EU. **for switches:** since you haven't tried many, don't overspend yet. **linear (smooth):** get **gateron milky yellow pros**. they are cheap, pre-lubed, and sound amazing. **tactile (bump):** **akko v3 cream blue pro**. super snappy and satisfying. **office safe:** if your coworkers hate noise, look for **ttc silent frozen** or **haimu heartbeats**. silent switches feel a bit 'mushy' but they are dead quiet. welcome to the rabbit hole. your wallet is gonna hate it here. lol

I tried both 515 and 915 logitech and they are terrible, they feel and sound very cheap, returned them immediately. Dont know about asus tho... I ended up getting a Keychron q3 max, check it out.