The Keychron Q3, with its ANSI layout, is a high-quality mechanical keyboard in an 80% TKL (full-length closed-loop) format (without a number pad), primarily aimed at enthusiasts and modders. It features a CNC-machined aluminum housing, gasket mounting for improved typing feel and sound, and hot-swappable sockets for solderless switch replacement. Extensive firmware customization (QMK/VIA) allows for detailed configuration of key assignments, macros, and effects. The ANSI layout means it uses the standard US keyboard layout, which is particularly useful in international setups or for users without a German keyboard layout.

Technical specifications

• Layout: ANSI (US keyboard layout)

• Format: approx. 80% / TKL (Tenkeyless)

• Housing: Solid aluminum (CNC machined)

• Mounting: Gasket-mount system (additional damping elements between housing parts)

• Hot-swap: Yes – supports both 3-pin and 5-pin switches

• Connection: USB-C cable connection

• Color/Variants: Various case color variants are available (e.g., Carbon Black, Silver Grey, Navy Blue)

• Stabilization: Screw-in PCB stabilizers for larger keys

• Dimensions & angles: Front height approx. 19.7 mm, rear height approx. 32.6 mm, tilt angle approx. 5.2° (depending on variant)

• Weight: approximately 2,000 g (fully assembled device)

• LEDs: South-facing RGB lighting – optimized for better visibility of keycaps

• Firmware: Support for QMK & VIA – full customizability of key assignments and macros

• Compatibility: Windows & macOS (with Shift hotkey)