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Keychron M1 vs Keychron M3
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Keychron M1
Keychron M3
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ConnectivityWired
TypeStandard
Default Weight101 g
AmbidextrousYes
ConnectivityWireless
TypeStandard
Default Weight78.8 g
AmbidextrousShape Only
Variants
- M1 (Black)
- M1 (White)
- M3 (Black)
- M3 (White)
Our Verdict
Keychron M1
Keychron M3
The Keychron M1 and the Keychron M3 are mice with symmetrical shapes. The M1 is a wired-only model with small cutouts in its body to reduce its overall weight. There are two side buttons on both sides of the mouse, making it a fully ambidextrous option. On the other hand, the M3 is a wireless model with a solid plastic shell and two side buttons on the left side only. The M3 is also lighter and offers considerably better gaming performance.
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Main Differences forWork
Work
Threshold
Work
6.8
7.2
Wireless Versatility
0.0
9.8
Build Quality
7.5
8.0
Buttons
7.2
6.6
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Style Picture
Type
Standard
Standard
Coating
Matte
Matte
Lighting Color
RGB
RGB
Shape
3D Model
Length
5.1" (130 mm)
4.9" (125 mm)
Width
2.6" (67 mm)
2.7" (68 mm)
Height
1.5" (38 mm)
1.6" (41 mm)
Grip Width
63 mm
60 mm
Ambidextrous
Yes
Shape Only
Left-Handed Friendly
No
Yes
Finger Rest
No
No
Portability
5.6
5.5
Portability picture
Box Volume
20.08 in³ (329 cm³)
21.11 in³ (346 cm³)
Receiver Storing
No
No
Build Quality
7.5
8.0
Build quality picture
Weight
6.9
7.6
Minimum Weight Picture
Lowest Weight
72 g
78.8 g
Default Weight
101 g
78.8 g
Weight Distribution
Centered
Centered
Extra Weights
No
No
Maximum Weight Without Wire
72 g
Hand Size Recommendation
Palm Grip Hand Recommendation
Claw Grip Hand Recommendation
Fingertip Grip Hand Recommendation
Right-handed
No
Left-handed
No
Yes
Ambidextrous
Yes
Shape Only
Coating
Matte
Matte
Finger Rest
No
No
Wireless Versatility
0.0
9.8
Maximum Of Paired Devices
2
Bluetooth
No
Yes
Receiver
No
Yes
Battery Type
No Batteries
Rechargeable
Use When Charging
No
Yes
On/Off Activation
None
Auto Off And On/Off Switch
Receiver Extender
No
Yes
Battery Indicator
No
Yes
Cable
9.0
8.5
Cable Video
Connectivity
Wired
Wireless
Cable Length
6.0 ft (1.8 m)
6.0 ft (1.8 m)
Cable Type
Paracord-like
Paracord-like
Permanent Kink
Yes
Yes
Port Type: Mouse End
USB-C
USB-C
Port Type: PC End
USB-C
USB-C
Mouse Feet
7.5
7.5
Mouse Feet picture
Gliding Experience
Good
Good
Material
PTFE
PTFE
Extra Included
No
No
In The Box
In the box picture
Palm Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Palm Grip Picture
Small Hand
No
Medium Hand
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
Claw Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Claw Grip Picture
Small Hand
No
Medium Hand
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
Fingertip Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Fingertip Grip Picture
Small Hand
No
Medium Hand
No
Large Hand
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
Control
Main Button
Actuation Graph
Force/Distances Graph
Switch Type
Mechanical
Switch Model
Kailh GM 8.0
Additional Buttons
7.2
6.6
Buttons Picture
Buttons Activation
Optical And Mechanical
Total Number Of Buttons
9
8
Number Of Side Buttons
4
2
Number Of Programmable Inputs
6
6
Profile Switching Button
No
No
CPI (DPI) Switching Button
Yes
Gesture Support
No
No
Click Latency
8.1
8.7
Latency Testing While Gaming
Latency Data
Expected Connection
5.3 ms
Wired
13 ms
4.5 ms
Receiver
N/A
5.3 ms
Bluetooth
N/A
10.8 ms
CPI
8.9
CPI Video
CPI Graph
SRAV Close-Up
SRAV @ 1600 CPI
0.50%
SRAV @ 800 CPI
0.12%
SRAV @ 400 CPI
0.33%
SRAV @ Fixed CPI
N/A
Precision Error Between Speeds
0.55%
Precision Error Between CPI
0.51%
Worst Tracking Error
-5.50%
Minimum CPI
100 CPI
100 CPI
Maximum CPI
16,000 CPI
26,000 CPI
CPI Adjustment Steps
100 CPI
100 CPI
Sensor Latency
8.7
Sensor Latency Demonstration
Sensor Latency Transition Graph
Sensor Latency CPI Graph
Delay To Start Of Movement
13.8 ms
Delay At Half Movement
4.2 ms
Delay To End Of Movement
5.5 ms
Sensor Specifications
Sensor Technology
Optical (LED)
Optical (LED)
Sensor Model
PixArt PMW3389
PixArt PAW3395
Works On Glass
No
No
Minimum CPI (DPI)
100 CPI
100 CPI
Maximum CPI (DPI)
16,000 CPI
26,000 CPI
CPI (DPI) Adjustment Steps
100 CPI
100 CPI
CPI (DPI) Variation
7%
Minimum Lift Off Distance
1.2 mm
1.2 mm
Maximum Polling Rate
1000 Hz
1000 Hz
Mouse Wheel
Mouse wheel picture
Scroll Wheel Type
Notched Wheel
Notched Wheel
Scroll Wheel Steps
24 Steps
24 Steps
Scroll Wheel Tilt
No
No
Thumb Wheel Type
No
No
Thumb Wheel Steps
No Thumb Wheel
No Thumb Wheel
Noise
Noise Video
Click Noise
Quiet
Quiet
Operating System And Software
Configuration Software
Software Tour
Software Name
Keychron M1
Keychron M3
Software Windows Compatibility
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatibility
Yes
No
On-Board Memory
Yes
Yes
CPI (DPI) Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Polling Rate Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Profile Configuration
Yes
Yes
Profile Auto-Switching
No
Software settings screenshot
RGB On/Off
Yes
Yes
Account Needed
No
Mouse Compatibility
10
10
Windows Compatibility
Fully
Fully
macOS Compatibility
Fully
Fully
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