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K3 HE

Released March 2026.2 Last checked 15 October 2026.

Form factor: 75 %
Switch sensing technology: Magnetic (Hall effect)
Connections: USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth
Max polling rate: 1,000Hz

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At a glance

Weight
575g1
Lower than 78% of other keyboards. Lower is better.

All specs

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General

Series: K HE1
Model numbers: K3H-F1, K3H-F1-BO, K3H-F1-DE, K3H-F1-UK, K3H-Q11
GTIN / EAN: 4894979045614, 4894979067913, 4894979067906, 4894979066121, 48949790456212
Announced: February 20267
Status: Available1
Predecessor: Not available
Successor: Not available
Launch price (US): $119.991 5
Launch price (EU): Not available
Markets: Not available
Colours: Black, White1
Segment: Gaming1
Sold as: Complete1

Layout

Form factor: 75 %1
Layout standard: ANSI, ISO1
Regional layouts: ANSI, ISO-Nordic, ISO-German, ISO-UK1
Keys in regional layout: 843
Key legends for: macOS, Windows1
Numpad: No1
Function row: Yes1
Dedicated arrow keys: Yes1
Navigation keys: Compact1
Key stagger: Row-staggered1
Bottom row: Not available
Low profile: Yes1

Switches

Switch sensing technology: Magnetic (Hall effect)1
Switch feel: Linear6
Switch maker: Keychron1
Switch models: Keychron Ultra-Fast Lime Low-Profile Magnetic Switch1
Switch stem: Not available
Actuation force: Not available
Bottom-out force: Not available
Tactile bump force: Not available
Actuation point: Not available
Total travel: Not available
Rated keystrokes: Not available
Factory-lubed switches: Yes1
Adjustable actuation: Yes1
Actuation range: Min0.2Max2.9mm1
Actuation step: 0.1mm1
Per-key actuation: Yes1
Rapid trigger: Yes1
Minimum rapid trigger movement: 0.1mm1
Multi-action keys: Yes1
SOCD handling: Yes1
Analog input: Yes1
Hot-swap sockets: Magnetic1
Compatible switches: Keychron Ultra-Fast Lime Low-Profile magnetic switch only1
Stabilizers: Plate-mounted1
Factory-lubed stabilizers: Not available

Keycaps

Keycap material: PBT1
Legend method: Doubleshot1
Keycap profile: Low profile1
Keycap thickness: Not available
Shine-through legends: No1

Performance

Polling rate per connection: Connection Polling rate (Hz) Receiver or adapter
USB (wired) 1,000 Not available
2.4 GHz 1,000 Included Type-A 2.4 GHz receiver
Bluetooth 125 Not available
Source1
Max polling rate: 1,000Hz
Polling rate (wired): 1,000Hz
Polling rate (2.4 GHz): 1,000Hz
Polling rate (Bluetooth): 125Hz
Scan rate: Not available
Input latency (claimed): Not available
Key rollover per connection: Connection Rollover
USB (wired) NKRO
2.4 GHz NKRO
Bluetooth NKRO
Source1
Anti-ghosting: Not available
Adjustable debounce: Not available
Minimum debounce: Not available

Connection	Polling rate (Hz)	Receiver or adapter
USB (wired)	1,000	Not available
2.4 GHz	1,000	Included Type-A 2.4 GHz receiver
Bluetooth	125	Not available

Connection	Rollover
USB (wired)	NKRO
2.4 GHz	NKRO
Bluetooth	NKRO

Measured

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Latency per connection (measured): Not available
Actuation point (measured): Not available
Total travel (measured): Not available
Operating force (measured): Not available
Typing noise (measured): Not available
Battery life (measured): Not available
Weight (measured): Not available

Connectivity

Connections: USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1
Wireless technology: Not available
Bluetooth: 5.21
Bluetooth device slots: 31
Devices it can switch between: Not available
Device switching: Keys3
Receiver connector: USB-A1
Receiver storage in keyboard: Not available
Receiver shared with other devices: Not available
Wireless range: 10m3
Detachable cable: Yes3
Port on keyboard: USB-C1
Cable plug: USB-C6
Cable: Braided6
Cable length: Not available
USB passthrough: Not available
Works with: Windows, macOS, Linux1
Consoles: Not available

Battery

Battery type: Li-Po1
Number of batteries: Not available
Battery capacity: 2,600mAh1
User-replaceable battery: Not available
Battery life per mode (claimed): Hours (h)
55
Source1
Longest battery life (claimed): 55h
Battery life, lighting off: Not available
Battery life, lighting on: Not available
Battery life, backlight on (claimed): Not available
Battery life, backlight off (claimed): Not available
Charging port: USB-C1
Full charge time: 228min3
Quick charge: Not available
Use while charging: Yes3
Solar charging: Not available
Battery indicator: LED3

Hours (h)
55

Build

Case material: Aluminum and wood frame with ABS plastic bottom case1
Plate material: Aluminium1
Mount style: Tray1
Flex cuts in PCB: Not available
Sound dampening: Case foam, Silicone bottom, Foam, position not stated, Other1
Typing angles: 2°, 4.5°, 7.5°1
Spill resistant: Not available
IP rating: Not available

Lighting

Backlight: RGB per key1
LED position: North-facing1
Lighting zones: Not available
Brightness levels: Not available
Side or underglow lighting: Not available
Lighting sensors: Not available
Lighting sync: Not available

Controls

Media keys: Fn layer3
Separate media buttons: Not available
Volume control: Not available
Knobs: 03
Programmable knob: Not available
Knob press: Not available
Separate macro keys: Not available
Built-in screen: Not available
Touchpad: Not available
Fingerprint reader: Not available
OS mode switch: Switch3
Windows key lock: Not available

Software

Software: Keychron Launcher1
Software runs on: Web1
Open firmware: QMK1
Onboard memory: Not available
Onboard profiles: Not available
Macros: Yes1
Macros stored onboard: Not available
Key remapping: Yes1
Layers: 43
User firmware updates: Yes3

Ergonomics

Wrist rest: None3
Wrist rest material: Not available
Tenting: Not available
Tenting angles: Not available

Dimensions and weight

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Dimensions: Width318.62Depth126Height25.4Front height22mm(12.5 × 5 × 1 × 0.9 in)1
Dimensions with wrist rest: Not available
Keyboard weight: 575g(1.3 lb)1
Weight including wrist rest: Not available
Box dimensions: Not available
Box weight: Not available

Certifications

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Platform certifications: Not available
Other certifications: Not available

In the box

In the box: 1x Fully Assembled Keyboard, 1x Type-C Cable, 1x Type-A to Type-C Adapter, 1x Type-A 2.4GHz Receiver, 1x Extension Adapter For Receiver, 1x Keycap & Switch Puller, 1x Screwdriver3
Cables included: Type Count
Type-C cable 1
Source3
Spare switches: Not available

Type	Count
Type-C cable	1

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market): 1year4

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Variants

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Model number	GTIN	Colours	Layout standard	Regional layouts	Keys in regional layout
K3H-F1	4894979045614	Black	ANSI	ANSI	84
K3H-Q1	4894979045621	White	ANSI	ANSI	84
K3H-F1-BO	4894979067913	Black	ISO	ISO-Nordic	Not available
K3H-F1-DE	4894979067906	Black	ISO	ISO-German	Not available
K3H-F1-UK	4894979066121	Black	ISO	ISO-UK	Not available

Sources

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Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboard
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Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k3-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-keyboard.json
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Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K3_HE_User_Manual.pdf
Read 14 October 2026Backs 15 fields
Maker product pagehelp-center.keychron.com/en-us/article/360021443594-how-long-is-the-keyboard-warranty-for
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Reviewtechradar.com/computing/keyboards/keychron-k3-he-review
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Reviewhlplanet.com/keychron-k3-he-review
Read 14 October 2026Backs 3 fields
Press articlemechkeys.com/ja/blogs/news/keychron-launches-k3-he-and-k3-ultra-low-profile-wireless-keyboards-on-february-12
Read 14 October 2026Backs 1 field

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