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Keychron is a big name in mechanical keyboards and perhaps the biggest in low profile mechanical keyboards. In this video, we'll be reviewing the Keychron K3, a 75% layout keyboard, but Keychron also makes low profile models in 65%, 80%, and 100% layouts. This keyboard is perfect for those who want a small and slim mechanical keyboard without sacrificing quality and features.

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The aluminum and ABS plastic case is very thin, and the keyboard has 3 height settings: base, 6, and 9 degrees. It can be used wired via USB-C or Bluetooth (no USB dongle provided) and the USB port is in the middle rather than one of the sides. The keyboard is compatible with both Mac and Windows and comes with ABS keycaps that include shine-through.

The switches available are Gateron Low Profile switches (non-hot swappable) or Keychron Optical Switches (hot swappable). The keyboard also has backlighting options: RGB, White backlighting, or no backlight. The battery is a 1550 mAh battery which is smaller than that of competitors and died quicker than most in testing. The keyboard is currently priced at just under $100 including shipping from Hong Kong.

The K3 is unique as it is one of the thinnest keyboards around and has a very small footprint. The orange accent key is a nice touch, and the smaller keys meant fewer misclicks in testing. The sound is quiet and pleasant, though it is a bit clickier than most other brown switches. The keyboard offers lots of options: backlighting, switch type (mechanical or optical), and switch type (brown, red, blue) which means you can get the exact setup that you want, and at one of the lowest prices around.

There are a few problems, though, such as the backwards slant of the keys which feels less natural and ergonomic. The backlight controls are hidden behind function commands, and the backlight mode button is where delete is on most other 75% keyboards tested. Pricing varies, and availability can be challenging as different combinations are often sold out. Finally, reconnection delay is the last and perhaps worst issue as it takes multiple seconds for the K3 to reconnect to your computer after it goes inactive.

Overall, the Keychron K3 is a great option for someone looking for a cheap, slim mechanical keyboard that doesn’t want to sacrifice quality build and features. It's perfect for someone who wants the absolute smallest mechanical keyboard around and who either wants to use the keyboard wired or who is okay with a little bit of reconnection delay.

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⏱️ Timecodes:
0:00 Introduction
0:40 Fundamentals
7:00 Unique Features
9:10 Sound Test
14:15 Problems
21:33 Who is this for?

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