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KeychronGaming keyboard
Q3 HE
Released September 2024.7Spec databasegreen-keys.info/en/keyboard/keychron-q3-heRead 11 October 2026Spec database lists a release date of 17 September 2024, with the article dated 18 September 2024. The maker store listing was published 14 September 2024. The manual PDF was made in August 2024. One retailer lists 21 January 2025, which is a later listing date. Last checked 15 October 2026.
- Form factor
- TKL
- Switch sensing technology
- Magnetic (Hall effect)
- Connections
- USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth
- Max polling rate
- 1,000Hz
101 of 164 fields known.
General
- Model numbers
- Q3H-M1, Q3H-P12Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboard.jsonRead 11 October 2026The two Fully Assembled Knob SKUs, Carbon Black and Shell White.
- GTIN / EAN
- 4895248887829, 48952488878362Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboard.jsonRead 11 October 2026Barcodes of the same two SKUs from the store product data.
- Announced
- Not available
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- Not available
- Launch price (US)
- Not available
- Launch price (EU)
- Not available
- Colours
- Carbon Black, Shell White1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026
Layout
- Layout standard
- ANSI1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026
- Regional layouts
- ANSI1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Key specs: Layout 80% TKL, ANSI, with knob.
- Key legends for
- Windows, macOS1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Mac and Windows keycaps are included.
- Function row
- Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q3_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026
- Dedicated arrow keys
- Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q3_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026
- Key stagger
- Row-staggered3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q3_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Layer diagrams show a standard row-staggered layout.
- Bottom row
- Not available
Switches
- Switch sensing technology
- Magnetic (Hall effect)1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Maker: Hall Effect Gateron 2.0 magnetic switches. This page does not mention TMR sensors.
- Switch feel
- Linear4Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/gateron-double-rail-magnetic-switchRead 11 October 2026Maker switch table: Nebula behavior is linear.
- Switch maker
- Gateron1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026
- Switch models
- Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Nebula Switch1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Fully assembled option: Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Nebula Switch.
- Switch stem
- Not available
- Actuation force
- Not available
- Tactile bump force
- Not available
- Actuation point
- Not available
- Total travel
- Not available
- Rated keystrokes
- 150million4Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/gateron-double-rail-magnetic-switchRead 11 October 2026Maker switch diagram: 150 million clicks lifespan.
- Factory-lubed switches
- Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Maker: special pre-lubed dual-rail switches.
- Adjustable actuation
- Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026
- Actuation range
- Min0.2Max3.8mm1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Adjustable actuation points 0.2 to 3.8 mm.
- Actuation step
- 0.1mm1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Specs: Sensitivity 0.1 mm. Tom's Guide describes 0.1 mm adjustment.
- Rapid trigger
- Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026
- Minimum rapid trigger movement
- 0.1mm1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Specs: Sensitivity 0.1 mm. Stored as the finest selectable movement.
- Multi-action keys
- Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Dynamic Keystrokes, 4-in-1 action keys, four actions by press depth.
- Analog input
- Not available
- Hot-swap sockets
- Magnetic1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Magnetic sockets. Only Gateron double-rail magnetic switches fit per the specs table.
- Compatible switches
- Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Switches only1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Specs: compatible with Gateron double-rail magnetic switch only. Other magnetic switches such as Gateron Magnetic Jade and KS-20 are not supported.
- Stabilizers
- PCB screw-in1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026
- Factory-lubed stabilizers
- Not available
Keycaps
- Keycap material
- PBT1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026
- Legend method
- Doubleshot1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026
- Keycap thickness
- Not available
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 90 Not available - Max polling rate
- 1,000Hz
- Polling rate (wired)
- 1,000Hz
- Polling rate (2.4 GHz)
- 1,000Hz
- Polling rate (Bluetooth)
- 90Hz
- Scan rate
- Not available
- Input latency (claimed)
- Not available
- Key rollover per connection
Connection Rollover USB (wired) NKRO 2.4 GHz NKRO Bluetooth NKRO - Anti-ghosting
- Not available
- Adjustable debounce
- Not available
- Minimum debounce
- Not available
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, Bluetooth1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026
- Wireless technology
- Not available
- Bluetooth device slots
- 31Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Maker: connect to three devices through Bluetooth.
- Devices it can switch between
- Not available
- Device switching
- Keys3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q3_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026fn + 1, 2 or 3 pairs or switches between three Bluetooth devices.
- Receiver connector
- USB-A3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q3_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026In the box: Type-A 2.4 GHz receiver, plus an extension adapter for the receiver.
- Receiver storage in keyboard
- Not available
- Receiver shared with other devices
- Not available
- Detachable cable
- Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q3_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Type-C port on the side. The Type-C cable is separate.
- Port on keyboard
- USB-C3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q3_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Overview diagram: Type-C port on the side.
- Cable
- Not available
- USB passthrough
- Not available
- Works with
- Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Product text: works with macOS, Windows and Linux. The manual OS toggle names Mac/iOS and Windows/Android.
- Consoles
- Not available
Battery
- Battery type
- Li-Po1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026
- Number of batteries
- Not available
- Battery capacity
- 4,000mAh1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026
- User-replaceable battery
- Not available
- Battery life per mode (claimed)
Lighting Hours (h) On 100 - Longest battery life (claimed)
- 100h
- Battery life, lighting off
- Not available
- Battery life, lighting on
- 100h
- Battery life, backlight on (claimed)
- Not available
- Battery life, backlight off (claimed)
- Not available
- Charging port
- USB-C3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q3_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Specifications page: charging port Type-C.
- Quick charge
- Not available
- Solar charging
- Not available
Build
- Case material
- 6063 aluminum1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Maker: the entire metal body is crafted from 6063 aluminum.
- Plate material
- Aluminium1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Specs: plate material aluminum.
- Flex cuts in PCB
- Not available
- Sound dampening
- Case foam, Foam, position not stated, Other1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Maker: silicone pads between the top and bottom case and an acoustic pad on the bottom. The manual list adds sound absorbing foam, a latex bottom pad, bottom case acoustic foam and bottom case PET film. Stored as case foam, foam for the sound absorbing foam of unstated position and other.
- Spill resistant
- Not available
- IP rating
- Not available
Lighting
- LED position
- South-facing1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Specs: south-facing RGB LED.
- Lighting zones
- Not available
- Brightness levels
- Not available
- Side or underglow lighting
- Not available
- Lighting sensors
- Not available
- Lighting sync
- Not available
Controls
- Volume control
- Not available
- Programmable knob
- Not available
- Separate macro keys
- 03Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q3_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026The layout diagrams show no separate macro keys.
- Built-in screen
- None3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q3_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026The overview and layout diagrams show no built-in screen.
- Fingerprint reader
- No3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q3_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026The overview diagram shows no fingerprint reader.
- OS mode switch
- Switch3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q3_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Side toggle for Win/Android or Mac/iOS.
- Windows key lock
- Not available
Software
- Software
- Keychron Launcher1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026
- Macros stored onboard
- Not available
Ergonomics
- Wrist rest material
- Not available
- Tenting
- Not available
- Tenting angles
- Not available
Dimensions and weight
- Dimensions
- Width365Depth137mm(14.4 × 5.4 in)1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Specs: width 137 mm, length 365 mm. Stored as width 365 and depth 137. Heights (front 22.6 mm, back 35.8 mm) are given without keycaps and are left out.
- Dimensions with wrist rest
- Not available
- Keyboard weight
- 1,775g(3.9 lb)1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 20261775 g plus or minus 10 g, Fully Assembled version.
- 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
- Fully assembled keyboard with aluminum case, PCB, aluminum plate, sound absorbing foam, latex bottom pad, bottom case acoustic foam and bottom case PET film, 16 gaskets, 5 sets of stabilizers, PBT double-shot keycaps (Mac and Windows), Gateron double-rail magnetic switches, Type-C cable, Type-A to Type-C adapter, Extension adapter for receiver, Type-A 2.4 GHz receiver, Keycap and switch puller, Screwdriver, Hex key3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q3_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Fully Assembled Version page.
- Cables included
Type Count Type-C cable 1 - Spare switches
- Not available
Links
- Product page
- www.keychron.com/products/keychron-q3-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboard1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026
- Spec sheet
- www.keychron.com/products/keychron-q3-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboard1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026
- Manual
- cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q3_HE_User_Manual.pdf3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q3_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026English pages of the 44-page multilingual PDF. The PDF is scanned images, so values were read from the page images.
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
Warranty
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Variants
Each variant lists only what differs from the specs above.
| Model number | GTIN | Colours |
|---|---|---|
| Q3H-M1 | 4895248887829 | Carbon Black |
| Q3H-P1 | 4895248887836 | Shell White |
Sources
We read 7 sources for this keyboard. The numbers match the markers in the sheet.
- Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboard
- Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboard.json
- Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/gateron-double-rail-magnetic-switch
- Maker product pagekeychron.com/pages/warranty
- Spec databasegreen-keys.info/en/keyboard/keychron-q3-he
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