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Keychron K3 (Version 2) vs Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro
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Keychron K3 (Version 2)
Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro
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ConnectivityWireless
SizeCompact (75%)
Switch TypeOptical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)Yes
Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo
ConnectivityWireless
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeOptical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)Yes
Hot-Swappable SwitchesYes
Variants
- K5 (100%)
- K3 (Version 2) (75%)
- DeathStalker V2 Pro (Black)
- DeathStalker V2 Pro TKL (Black)
- DeathStalker V2 Pro (Mercury White)
- DeathStalker V2 Pro TKL (Mercury White)
Our Verdict
Keychron K3 (Version 2)
Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro
The Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro and the Keychron K3 (Version 2) are wireless, low-profile keyboards. The Razer has significantly better gaming performance, dedicated media keys, and you can program macros to any key. It's available in either a full-size or TKL form factor and also has a wired variant available. The Razer is available with Razer low-profile optical switches. On the other hand, the Keychron is only available in a compact (75%) form factor, its media keys are hotkeys, and you can't program macros to any key. It's available with either Gateron low-profile mechanical switches or Keychron low-profile Optical switches; the latter option is also hot-swappable.
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K5
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Threshold
Gaming
7.8
8.6
Single-Key Latency
7.1
9.2
Multi-Key Latency
7.3
8.5
Backlight Features
8.5
10
Data Transmission
6.9
8.7
Chord Split
9.4
8.1
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Compact (75%)
Full-size (100%)
Height
0.9" (2.2 cm)
1.0" (2.6 cm)
Width
12.0" (30.5 cm)
17.2" (43.7 cm)
Depth
4.6" (11.6 cm)
5.5" (14.0 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
N/A
Weight
1.06 lbs (0.480 kg)
1.69 lbs (0.767 kg)
Build Quality
8.0
8.0
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
ABS
ABS
Ergonomics
7.0
7.0
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
No
No
Split Keyboard
No
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Staggered
Minimum Incline
2.5°
3°
Medium Incline
4°
6°
Maximum Incline
6.5°
9°
Home Row Height
20.0 mm (0.8")
22.8 mm (0.9")
Hardware Customizability
4.9
6.1
Customizability Overview
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
Mixed
Mixed
Stabilizer Fixation
Plate-Mounted
Non-Customizable Design
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
6.25u
6.25u
Size Of Right Mod Keys
Non-Standard
1.25u
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
Yes
Switch Stem Shape
Low Profile Cherry MX Style
Low Profile Cherry MX Style
Switch PCB Socket
Soldered
Non-Customizable Design
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
No
No
Backlight Features
8.5
10
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Brightness Min
RGB
Yes
Yes
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Effects
Yes
Yes
Software Controllable
No
Yes
Backlight Clarity
8.0
9.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wireless
Wireless
Detachable
Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)
Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)
Length
4.0 ft (1.2 m)
6.4 ft (2.0 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
USB type-C
USB type-C
Wireless Versatility
10
10
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
3
3
Proprietary Receiver
No
Yes
Battery Type
Rechargeable
Rechargeable
Macro Keys And Programming
0.0
5.5
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
0
Onboard Macro Programming
No
Yes
Macro Programming With Software
No
Yes
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
Non-Dedicated
Dedicated
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Scroll Wheel
No
Yes
Control Knob
No
No
USB Passthrough
No
No
Numpad
No
Yes
Windows Key Lock
No
Yes
Lock Indicator
Caps Lock
Caps, Scroll & Num lock
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
7.0
7.0
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
9.3
9.0
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
42.0 dBA
45.4 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
No
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Keychron Low Profile Optical Brown
Razer Low-Profile Optical Switches
Switch Type
Optical
Optical
Feel
Tactile
Linear
Analog
No
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Operating Force
57 gf
46 gf
Actuation Force
46 gf
46 gf
Pre-Travel
1.1 mm
1.3 mm
Total Travel
2.6 mm
2.9 mm
Performance
Single-Key Latency
7.1
9.2
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
16.4 ms
2.9 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±4.9 ms
±0.4 ms
Wired
16.4 ms
2.9 ms
Receiver
N/A
5.1 ms
Bluetooth
29.6 ms
17.1 ms
PCB (Estimated)
15.6 ms
1.8 ms
Multi-Key Latency
7.3
8.5
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
Wired
Receiver
Key Press
16.2 ms
5.1 ms
Key Release
19.8 ms
11.2 ms
Data Transmission
6.9
8.7
Multi-Key Raw USB
Connection Evaluated
Wired
Receiver
USB Polling Rate
1,000 Hz
1,000 Hz
Effective Update Rate
125 Hz
1,000 Hz
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Yes
Multiple Keys Per USB Report
Yes
Yes
Chord Split
9.4
8.1
Chord Split Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
2.0 ms
5.1 ms
8 Chord Split Delay
5.2 ms
11.9 ms
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Tour
Software Name
No Software
Razer Synapse 3
Software Windows Compatible
No
Yes
Software macOS Compatible
No
No
Onboard Memory
No
Yes
Profiles
No Profile
6+
Computer Compatibility
10
10
Windows
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
macOS
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
10
10
Android
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
iOS
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
iPadOS
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Android, iPhone & iPad
Android, iPhone & iPad
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