This mechanical keyboard is fantastic for the price! I had a Logitech G413 that was starting to jitter and repeat keypresses and I needed a decent replacement at a cheap price until I could get around to cleaning the contacts on my G413 switches. This keyboard turned out to be perfect for that. I love it so much more than the G413 and I paid nearly 3 times as much for that keyboard when I first bought it! Got it same-day delivery as well, thanks Amazon!
I bought the Red Switch version (doesn't refer to the color of the keyboard, but the kind of switches the keys have; all models are black and red keycaps). The red switch version is supposed to be the quieter version compared to the brown. I don't have the brown switch version to compare to so I can't speak for it, but if you prefer your keys have more of a "clickty-clack" sound and that they require a bit more pressure to push, then you should buy the brown switch version, so I'm told. I like the Red Switch version a lot and it's supposed to be quieter, but I will admit that the keys are super easy to press which makes accidental presses more likely. Probably makes typing a bit faster though.
The switches in the keyboard are not hot-swappable (board is fully soldered), but there should be no surprise there, given the price.
The keycaps are fine, the (only) red backlighting looks nice, and the build quality feels great. The backlighting has 14 different modes you can toggle, using Fn+Q or Fn+PauseBreak keys, or you can turn the back light off entirely with Fn+TAB.
I did get the VIA software working with this keyboard, but it does take extra work. This model keyboard hasn't been merged into VIA upstream yet, so you have to turn the "Design" tab on in VIA settings, download a json file from KeyChron's website, and load that into the VIA software in the Design tab on your browser tab. Once I did that, the keyboard was fully programmable. I programmed the right-hand side of the keyboard to function as a num-pad when layer 3 is on (which was nice because this keyboard is TKL, meaning no num-pad).
Keyboard Layers 0 and 1 are for Mac and Layers 2 and 3 are for windows. VIA takes some getting used to as I hadn't used it before, but after some experimenting, it worked and I was able to program macros, swap caps-lock for the control key, do the num-pad programming I mentioned, etc. I did get myself stuck one time and some Googling showed me that the keyboard could be reset by holding ESC down while plugging the keyboard in, releasing ESC, and unplugging and replugging the keyboard. That reset all of my keys to defaults. The manual also mentions using Fn+J+Z to reset, but I haven't tried that myself.
Having so much programmability in the keyboard is great! I just wish there were more indicators, like something which showed which layer was currently active. You can make your keyboard pretty unusable if you're not careful with the programming, so for novices it's probably best to watch a few YouTube videos. Of course, the programmability is completely optional. You can simply use it stock if you prefer.
For the price, it's practically impossible to go wrong, as the cost of so-called midrange mechanical keyboards is 3-4x the price of this. It's worth getting just to have a backup mechanical keyboard around the house. I think it's better than my G413 and that keyboard still goes for more than $90 last I checked!
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IN-DEPTH LOOK! Keychron C3 Pro TKL Gaming Keyboard
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Product Description
The most accessible QMK/VIA Wired Mechanical Keyboard - Keychron C3 Pro with a classic tenkeyless layout. It is fully programmable on every key and compatible with Mac, Windows, and Linux systems, ideal for gaming and work!
Open Source QMK & VIA
With full QMK/VIA support, everyone can easily program and remap each key. The open-source firmware means endless possibilities for keyboard layouts, shortcuts, backlight effects, and more. Please download the keymap file (guide in the manual) to use VIA as the code is still not yet auto-recognized.
Gasket Mount Structure & Acoustic Foam Mod
Flexible and premium typing experience
The C3 Pro uses a gasket mount structure to reduce acoustic resonance while adding more typing flexibility. Along with the sound-absorbing foam and the case foam, it provides you with a quieter and smoother typing experience
An Epic Core Inside The Keyboard
1000 Hz polling rate
A powerful high- performance ARM architecture MCU with 256KB Flash (MCU) will provide more flexibility for developers. The polling rate is 1000 Hz right out of the box, which makes the latency hardly noticeable even in competitive games.
Dual Compatibility
Switch macOS / Windows
Press the key combo FN + CAPS to instantly change the keyboard working system to Mac / Win. It accommodates universal keycaps compatible with both systems, like function/multimedia keys, alt/command, and win/option, all in one single keycap set.
Shine-Through Double-Shot ABS Keycaps
Durable and beautiful
Made through the ABS double-shot process, the keycaps are durable and wear-resistant. Meanwhile, the shine-through letters lit up by the north-facing LED present a glamorous look at your fingertips. And you can also switch from more than 14 types of red backlights.
Sidelight design
Adjustable feet
Mechanical switch for a linear or tactile typing experience
Convenient cable routes
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| Sold By | Keychron Basic | Keychron Basic | Hotspard | Keychron Keyboard | HYSSP |
| connectivity tech | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C | Bluetooth, USB-A | USB |
| number of keys | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 |
| compatible devices | Gaming Console | — | — | Laptop: Macbook Pro, Macbook Air, Macbook, Mac Mini, Chromebook, Lenovo, Asus, Dell, Xiaomi, Huawei Matebook etc.. PC with Bluetooth antenna. Tablet: iPad, iPad Air, iPad Pro etc. Gaming console. Smartphone and more. | PC |
| keyboard description | Gaming | for Mac/Windows/Linux | Multi Functional | Wireless, wired, white backlit, for Mac and Windows, tenkeyless layout | Gaming |
| operating system | Mac/Windows/Linux | Windows, Mac OS | Windows/Mac | Mac OS X or later, Windows 7 or later | Mac |
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Second time's a charm.
Update:My replacement keyboard arrived and the new keyboard is much improved - the out-of-the-box experience is what it should be. The overall sound profile is very good, though the spacebar sounds more plasticy when it bottoms out as compared to the other keys.The right arrow keycap is still a bit shorter than the others - I don't know if that's a common style for TKL keyboards but none of my other keyboards are this way. Not at all a serious negative - it just feels weird to me. And, the keyboard is still not recognized by usevia.app - can't connect to the keyboard and the test function assumes it's a full-size keyboard, not a tkl.Original Review:I was seriously considering the C3 Pro for a while, but when I saw a hot-swappable RGB version for $10 more - shut up and take my money!The look and feel is fantastic, but wow, seems like they have some QC issues with the first batch. From bad to worse:The arrow keys, particularly the right arrow key, has a sunken feel. Using a straightedge atop the first row, I can see the right arrow key is about 1mm or so low. Did someone place the wrong profile keycap here? Interestingly, the CTRL key on the other side of the keyboard is also a bit low.The usevia.app online utility will not connect to my keyboard. The Authorize Device option lists my C3 pro, but it will not connect, all I ever get is that rolly bowtie chip animation. The keytester portion of the site does work, though it shows a 100% layout, not my 80% layout.Worst of all, the Up Arrow, Down Arrow, End, Home and Scroll Lock keys make this keyboard almost completely un-useable. Pressing any one of these keys will also press every key to the right and left. For example:- When I press the up arrow key I get: ZXCVBNM<>?- When I press the Home key I get this: `1234567890- plus a trip to the end of whatever page I'm viewing/working with.I have a replacement on order and will revise this review once it arrives, but for now this was not worth the wait.
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Jesus Contreras
Excelente teclado y a buen precio
Reviewed in Mexico on September 26, 2023Color: Red SwitchVerified Purchase
C
Almost wanted to give it 5 stars but... you really get what you pay for.
Reviewed in Singapore on November 25, 2023Color: Brown SwitchVerified Purchase
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Reviewed in Singapore on November 25, 2023
However, I only started using it in early October (less than 2 months now) and I just noticed that there's already some wearing down of the WSAD keys. I do play some games but it's just a casual few days a week. I expected some wear to the keys for sure, though definitely not this soon. Even the E and R keys are already more smoothed out than its neighbours.
Can't say I wasn't disappointed, but I guess I should have expected this from the price.
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richard picone
works well
Reviewed in Australia on October 12, 2023Color: Brown SwitchVerified Purchase
Ernesto
Excelente teclado sin duda
Reviewed in Mexico on December 12, 2023Color: Brown SwitchVerified Purchase
