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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Dimensions
    2. Build Quality
    3. Ergonomics
    4. Backlighting
    5. Cable & Connector
    6. Wireless Versatility
    7. Extra Features
    8. In The Box
  5. Typing Experience
    1. Keystrokes
    2. Typing Quality
    3. Typing Noise
    4. Latency
  6. Software and Operating System
    1. Software & Programming
    2. Keyboard Compatibility
  7. Comments

Keychron K3 vs Redragon Dragonborn K630 RGB

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Keychron K3
Redragon Dragonborn K630 RGB

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Keychron K3 Picture
Redragon Dragonborn K630 RGB Picture

Variants

  • K3 (K3B3 - Black)
  • Dragonborn K630 RGB (Black)
  • Dragonborn K630 RGB (White)

Our Verdict

Keychron K3

Redragon Dragonborn K630 RGB

The Keychron K3 is a wireless mechanical board with low-profile switches, while the Redragon Dragonborn K630 RGB is a wired-only model with standard-sized switches. The Keychron is a 75% board with a dedicated function row, home cluster keys, and arrow keys. You can pair it with up to three devices via Bluetooth. It's fully compatible with macOS and Windows, and it comes with extra keys that you can install to match the OS you're working on. On the other hand, the Redragon offers more customizations. It has native software that lets you remap the keys, customize the RGB backlighting, and configure up to three profiles. Also, the Redragon is hot-swappable, but you can only swap out the switches with other Outemu switches.

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K3B3 - Black
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Main Differences for

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

8.0
8.8

Macro Programmable Keys 
 

No
All

Software & Programming 
 

0.0
8.8

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Keychron K3 Top Picture
Redragon Dragonborn K630 RGB Top Picture

Size 
 

Compact (75%)
Compact (60%)

Height 
 

1.1" (2.7 cm)
1.4" (3.6 cm)

Width  

12.0" (30.5 cm)
12.0" (30.6 cm)

Depth 
 

4.6" (11.6 cm)
4.0" (10.1 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
N/A

Weight 
 

0.88 lbs (0.397 kg)
1.19 lbs (0.538 kg)

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Build Quality 
 

8.0
7.5

Build Quality Close Up  

Keychron K3 Build Quality Close Up
Redragon Dragonborn K630 RGB Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS

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Ergonomics 
 

7.0
6.5

Side Picture  

Keychron K3 Side Picture
Redragon Dragonborn K630 RGB Side Picture

Board Design 
 

Straight
Straight

Minimum Incline 
 

Medium Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

N/A

Wrist Rest  

No
No

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Backlighting 
 

9.3
9.6

Backlighting Picture  

Keychron K3 Backlighting Picture
Redragon Dragonborn K630 RGB Backlighting Picture

White Shot 
 

Keychron K3 White Shot
Redragon Dragonborn K630 RGB White Shot

Brightness Max 
 

Keychron K3 Brightness Max
Redragon Dragonborn K630 RGB Brightness Max

Brightness Min 
 

Keychron K3 Brightness Min
Redragon Dragonborn K630 RGB Brightness Min

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Color 
 

RGB
RGB

Individually Backlit Keys 
 

Yes
Yes

Color Mixing 
 

Ok
Poor

Effects 
 

Yes
Yes

Programmable 
 

No
Yes

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Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wireless
Wired

Detachable 
 

Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)

Length  

4.0 ft (1.2 m)
5.0 ft (1.5 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

USB type-C
USB type-C

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Wireless Versatility 
 

10
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Bluetooth 
 

Yes
No

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

3
No

Proprietary Receiver 
 

No
No

Battery Type 
 

Rechargeable
No Batteries

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Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Keychron K3 Extra Features
Redragon Dragonborn K630 RGB Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Hot Keys
No

Macro Programmable Keys 
 

No
All

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Wheel  

No
No

USB Passthrough 
 

No
No

Numpad  

No
No

Windows Key Lock 
 

No
Yes

Lock Indicator  

Caps Lock
Caps Lock

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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Keychron K3 Bundle Picture
Redragon Dragonborn K630 RGB Bundle Picture

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Typing Experience

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

See details on graph tool
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Key Switches 
 

Gateron Low Profile Brown
Redragon Brown

Mechanical 
 

Yes
Yes

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Operating Force 
 

51 gf
48 gf

Actuation Force 
 

48 gf
39 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

1.7 mm
1.8 mm

Total Travel 
 

2.7 mm
4.1 mm

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Typing Quality 
 

7.5
7.0

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Typing Noise 
 

Typing Sample  

Noise 
 

Quiet
Quiet

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Latency 
 

7.0
6.9

Latency Video  

Latency Wired 
 

14.6 ms
16.3 ms

Latency Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Latency Bluetooth 
 

22.1 ms
N/A

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Software and Operating System

Software & Programming 
 

0.0
8.8

Software Picture  

Keychron K3 Software Picture
Redragon Dragonborn K630 RGB Software Picture

Software Name  

No Software
Redragon K630-RGB

Account Required 
 

No Software
No

Profiles 
 

No Profile
3

Onboard Memory 
 

No
Yes

Cloud Sync 
 

No
No

Macro Programming 
 

No
Software

Ease Of Use 
 

No Software
Easy

Software Windows Compatible 
 

No
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

No
No

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Keyboard Compatibility 
 

9.2
7.2

Windows  

Full
Full

macOS  

Full
Partial

Linux  

Partial
Partial

Android  

Full
No

iOS  

Partial
No

iPadOS  

Partial
No

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Keychron K3

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