Super happy with my K3 v2
As a Software Engineer coming from a Logitech g910 the typing experience with the Keychron is huge for the better.
The keys on the g910 felt bulky and I always made mistakes while typing. Also I had this issue with the g910, it will double or tripple trigger a keypress or sometimes missed the keypress. I tried lubbing it, I vacummed it, brushed it but nothing worked.
And the K3 v2 feels super smooth to the touch, it works flawlessly. I though I needed a big kb with macros and a lot of extra keys, but in reality less is more right?
cheers
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I think it’s really cool that they started putting adjustable feet on the K3; I saw a new comment on an older YouTube video about how someone got one like yours today, too (unless you’re the same dude?). I just ordered one this evening and hope I got the adjustable feet too (though I ordered one with optical reds and a bag of blue switches just in case).
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TLDR Much happier with Keychron K3v2 except for some remapping and backlight annoyances
I originally bought the Logitech G915 thinking it'd be the endgame and make me happy. Turns out it looks crappy during daytime without the backlight active (very little contrast between keys and legends), and my arm started getting uncomfortable from the width. I've always been fine with full-size keyboards in the past, but I guess I'm getting older and it's bothering me more than it should have in the past. Also, the on-the-fly macro recording wasn't all I hoped; you have to keep the Logitech G HUB software running in the background, and it always inserts delays between keystrokes by default, and you have to open the software to remove them. They're a single click to remove, but still at that point I might as well use Pulover's Macro Creator which is also just a few clicks.
So, I bought the Keychron K3 + a macropad kit thinking that would be my new endgame. I am much happier now than with the G915, and there's only a few annoyances that keep it from being perfect.
First, I really wish Keychron released permanent remapping software. My laptop and this keyboard have a different layout of Home/PgUp/PgDn/End keys, and I did not realize how crazy annoying this would be before purchasing. I use these keys all the time, but since my job requires regular switching between the Keychron keyboard (docked at my desk) and the laptop keyboard (when I'm in the field), I can no longer touch-type those keys. I use those extra keys all the time and it's the main reason I got a K3 instead of 70% or smaller.
Keychron recommends SharpKeys for remapping, but that requires a manual toggle and logging in and out every time I switch between laptop keyboard and docked keyboard (to change the mappings).
I also find I frequently accidentally press the Light key in the top right of the keyboard when reaching for Delete. I'd like remapping it to Insert if I had the choice (so I could have separate dedicated Insert and Delete keys).
I am thankful that the Bluetooth has no lag that I've noticed, there are lots of useful Fn-key keyboard shortcuts (they're officially undocumented, but I found them on Reddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/Keychron/comments/lrr970/list_of_shortcuts_in_keychron_keyboards/), and the backlight has good brightness levels for day and night. My last complaint is there's no way to disable the always-on backlight patterns while still maintaining the temporary backlight indicators - connection status when resuming from sleep, Fn+B for battery status, Fn+2 to switch to another Bluetooth device, and so on. The Caps Lock indicator keeps working regardless even if the backlight patterns are turned off, but all other indicators are disabled. During the day I'd like to disable backlight for battery life, but not lose all those indicators. Oh yeah, and the keys are still clearly legible during daytime with the backlight off - this is a huge improvement over the Logitech G915 which is hard to read without the backlight on.
I am so confused. I ordered a keychron k3, but when it came in it was a little different than advertised. And for the better. The switches looked a bit different, with an orange base, and the feet were adjustable. The website advertised the weird rubber slide-ins, but I was welcomed with something better. Does anyone know why they don't just advertise this? I think it is only available for browns at the moment, as that was the one I got. (white backlight, optical brown) See picture. Please don't mind my android quality camera.
I think it’s really cool that they started putting adjustable feet on the K3; I saw a new comment on an older YouTube video about how someone got one like yours today, too (unless you’re the same dude?). I just ordered one this evening and hope I got the adjustable feet too (though I ordered one with optical reds and a bag of blue switches just in case).
I got mine a couple of months ago and I got the "old" version (optical black). My guess is that they'll update the pictures one their site once all the stock- and in-production of the old version are sold. Better to advertise old version and send a new-and-improved version, than someone expecting the new version and ending up getting the old one, IMO.
Either way, good on ya for getting the new version!
Hi, again
Just wanna ask a few more questions before buying K3 v2. A few days ago, I have asked about which to choose between K1/K8/K2. The funny thing is none of them is my choice at the end lmao.
So, I wanna get K3 v2 with the brown optical switch which is hot-swappable. My questions are:
How would it compare to a banana one?
and the travel pouch does it worth? because it is leather, I worry it would peel off at the end.
any other concern I should worry about?
The banana switches are tactile. This means you’ll feel a click near the beginning of the keypress while the key is still traveling downwards but before it bottoms out. Some people prefer that tactile feedback during the keypress while other people don’t like it.
Just note that there’s basically no alternative keycap sets for low-profile keyboards. You can buy i.e. DSA-profile keycaps but they might bottom out on the base and they won’t fit to keys with stabilisers, i.e. Enter, Backspace and Space.
If that’s not an issue for you then go ahead, I have K3v2 and it’s a fine keyboard for the price, although I’ll be most likely switching to K8 Pro later (layout and alternative keycaps being the main reason).
Hi there,
I’m looking to buy a keyboard and since I’m going to be using it with a laptop, I needed it to be wireless. I chose the K2 and K3 because they have the perfect amount of keys that I need while being portable enough to throw into a bag and travel.
The thing is that I cannot for the life of me decide between the K2V2 and the K3V2. Both are so similar but offer completely different experiences. I am used to laptop keyboards. The last time I actually used a dedicated keyboard was back in 2008. I chose browns because I didn’t like the feel of reds, and blues are wayyyyyy too noisy.
This will be my first mechanical keyboard. Both cost about the same so price isn’t a deciding factor.
If anyone can help me decide between these two, it would be appreciated.
I would go with the K3, just for the added portability. The K2 is fairly tall. Plus, you might need to carry around a wrist rest too, if you want to use the K2. The K3 will be a more familiar typing experience for you.
Well.. K3 is more experience like typing on laptop, and k2 like true mechanical keyboard. And K2 offers metal frame option - what is rly nice finish.
Remember that on K2 you have waaaaay more options to replace switches and keycaps if you would like to.
Hi Guys,
I currently own a Nuphy Type F1 and since I have it (maybe 6-7 months) the keys doesn’t work properly anymore! My space work 1 time out 2, etc! The configuration of the keys is a little bit weird too 😌! So I was looking for another keyboard! Before purchasing my F1, I was very interested in keychron. Back them, the keyboard was too bulky for my taste. But now with the k3 v2 I think it could be a could choice! I will use this keyboard on Ipad pro only! So Guys, what is your thought about this keyboard please? Does someone have a discount code maybe 😄?
Thanksss
I bought the k3v2 a few weeks ago and I love it. It took a bit to get used to (coming from only using laptop keys) but the optical brown switches feel great. There isn't a ton of key travel, but it feels great to type on and it isn't as loud as I thought it be.
I just got one myself with optical brown switches. It’s just ok. I like the low profile form factor a lot, but it just seems a little rattle-y to me. I’m going to try taking it apart and lubing it up. That may help. The other thing I don’t like is that the backlighting is pretty dim when you’re on Bluetooth. It’s bright enough when you’re plugged in, but the keys are a little dark in low light.
Hi, I use a Mac and own an MX Mechanical Mini, but it has terrible issues with the ambient/proximity sensors. I have gone through 2 of them and even when my computer is asleep the backlight NEVER shuts off. I have emailed Logitech support a dozen times and it was a nightmare. I have also used an Apple Magic keyboard, but it is ridiculously flat so I ruled that out.
Thus I narrowed it down to the K3 Version 2 because a regular height mechanical keyboard just seems too tall for me. It seems like the K3 Version 2 gets really good reviews on Amazon and is pretty popular.
That said, I watched some reviews and some people mention the K3 version 2 has ABS keycaps, Bluetooth issues and is hard to type on, but a lot of people seem to be happy with it. Does anyone else have issues with it or is it a pretty good keyboard?