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Low-Profile Hot-swap Keyboard after 4 Months - Does it last Keychron K3

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In this video we go over what its like using a Low-profile Mechanical Keyboard as your daily driver for 4 months. The Keychron K3 optical hot-swappable Mechanical keyboard is reviewed and what the Pros and Cons are after using 8 hours a day for 4 months. Bluetooth, Usb-c, RGB, hot-swappable, ergonomic, light-weight, what more can you ask for! Videos Mentioned: - First of its kind k3 review: /watch/IicI4ZXfjDrfI In-depth Optical Switches - K3: /watch/AOjWyznePv9eW GET a 10% discount on any keychron product following this link: http://keychron.refr.cc/jadengoodwin Keychron K3 on their website: (use link above!)^^^ https://www.keychron.com/products/keychron-k3-wireless-mechanical-keyboard K3 key commands: fn + B (Battery Check): - Red (0% - 30%) - Blue (30% - 70%) - Green (70% - 100%) fn + L + Lightkey (to lock light effect) 3 sec fn + S + L + R (10 mins sleep mode) 3 sec fn + S + L + T (20 mins sleep mode) 3 sec fn + S + L + Y (30 mins sleep mode) 3 sec Make sure subscribe to see more Desk setups and coding tech videos! It really helps grow the channel. Related Videos to watch Monitor Light Bar: /watch/s15=t&Ufedg5MW6qsW= #keychron #k3 #lowProfile #mechanicalKeyboard Video Timeline: 0:00 Intro 0:20 In this video 0:50 What is the K3 1:33 K3 features 2:10 Questions about the K3 2:50 How I use the K3 3:04 K3 Pros & Cons 3:10 Build quality 3:50 Key switches 4:22 Battery life 4:49 Bluetooth Sleep timer 5:21 Sleep timer commands 5:41 Switch between devices 5:54 Keycap Customization 6:39 Bluetooth issues 6:52 RGB brightness 7:12 Pros & Cons summary 7:32 Recommend to who & why? 9:18 Videos to Watch and Ending

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Comments - 122

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@dericksovereign49293 years ago Thanks for the update on the keyboard!! Definitely helpful! 2
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@yes_temp_sem3 years ago I lubed it yesterday with krytox 205g0, filled with foam that was in the original package and I must say it is amazing. Took 12+ hours tho, but I think it was worth it (my first attempt at lubing the keyboard). Complains about the keyboard: few stabilizers are not "mx wanna be" style, so you can't lube them properly; you can't use other keycaps cuz of stupid designing decisions of trying to make some kind of new ecosystem; I would like to pay more for the aluminium bottom plate; I think keycaps are pretty low quality, so combining it with the non-regular style is a total disaster; and lastly a nitpick - I would prefer Bluetooth/Cable and Win/Mac switches to be grey or black. Overall it can get pretty expensive after some time (keycaps), but if you can take all these disadvantages it is a pretty good keyboard. Lubing makes it sound 3 times better! ... 16
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@genises1003 years ago dude!!! the 30 minute sleep timer is the bomb! why isn't that something they advertise??? 21
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@Some1Casual2 years ago Good video, very well thought through and recorded. Felt tiny bit slow-paced and sleepy sort of so I had to ffwd through to get major info ;) 2
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@andiyusuf8731last year this is the kind of video that i wanted to see great job.
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@zero0000000003 years ago The dim lights are because of the keycaps restricting how much the light shining through. I have a K6 and swapping out the keycaps makes the RGB pops up a lot more. Unfortunate for K3's non compatible stem, alternative keycaps are really hard to find. ... 9
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@LJCH4E3 years ago OMG! I cant find any reviews on youtube about/mention bluetooth sleep mode. Thank you for review with bluetooth( ) sleep mode and how long it wake up when reconnect on. Also, thank you for tips how to disable sleep mode! ... 3
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@ecceaufx32073 years ago Thanks for the update. Did the "steps" that the key rows form due to their shape not bother you at all? What I mean is, e.g. with the G915 the keys have the same height at the top and bottom, whereas with this one, the keys have a tilt (to make their top surface parallel to the desk I suppose). ... 6
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@valentinslomovici52353 months ago Nice info that can be found on the spec sheet also, what chair is that ? 1
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@justanaveragebalkanlast month Coming from Logitec g512 with red switches, to the Keychron K3 pro Gatheron red, i can say it feels much better, the typing experience is much more pleasant. Customization for the price alone is just night and day, i didn't go for the rgb mode, because i just simply couldn't care less if it will be colored or not, opted out for the white backlight, and it's simply better than expected. The only issue that i had initially with the keyboard was that, it doesn't actually reconnect automatically to my Linux workstation, but that's fine i can't really find anything that's a downgrade compared to Logitec, so least for me, it's a great investment.
Also the size is great, just right for the desk, i have pretty big one, but because i test on lot of devices, i usually have my latptop, 3 monitors, 6 phones, ipad and android tablet, so saving that 35% space there really helped a lot. Bonus points for being able to use it alone with my laptop away from my desk, i can simply just lay it on top of it and use it like i do every day, something that just felt wrong with the Logitec keyboard because it was so heavy and wide. ...
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@justchecking24702 years ago i bought mx for its battery life is durable and but if you want %75 keyboard keychrone is the best 2
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@k1ngTony2 years ago i am looking for white/silver low profile hot swap switches. do you know if tey exist and where can i find them?
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@babyboy19713 years ago I’m trying to decide on a key color, I think I like the clicky blue. 1
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@YuryKhristich2 years ago Why is the main part of the video mirrored? Does it have some reason behind?
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@svlagonda74173 years ago Good video, not least because I've got one of these keyboards. Have to say that my experience is very similar to the poster below who said that the typing action isn't very satisfying. I've got the Keychron red optical switches too. It's 'okay' but its an oddly unsatisfying typing action - unsubstantial feeling. I also find the page up/down/home button placement really annoying as its non-standard. Any other low profile TKL or 70 keyboards that you would recommend? ... 2
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@seekerofsense8 months ago Why did you choose the optical version instead of the mechanical one? I can't decide which to buy in terms of typing experience....
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@dunderal3 years ago Mine arrived broken. The RGB in the 3 bottom left switches didn't work. I took them out to try them on other areas to see if it was the switches or the base and one broke when I pulled it off. I contacted Keychron and they told me, yup it's broken (the base, not the switches). And they asked if they could just send me a new switch to replace the one that broke I reluctantly said yes since the keyboard was sold out on their website and I didn't feel like waiting... Well it's been 3-4 months and I'm still waiting for those switches. So I still don't have a left windows key... ... 1
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@user-ey9up6xw5x3 years ago tell me, please, for example, it is connected to the Windows by wire, and to the macbook via Bluetooth. With this connection, is it possible to switch to Bluetooth to a Macbook without pulling the wire from the connection to Windows? And, what other disadvantages have I found in it for all the time of use? ... 1
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@EkapolTharasiriroj3 years ago How did you find the info on how to change autosleep timer to 20 and 30min. Help me a lot. Thanks.
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@Muphet3 years ago my corsair strafe died yesterday and i had to use temporary low profile (it's almost as notebook keyboard) keyboard and i like it kind of. low profile mechanical (optical) actually might be good choce for me
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@alexis.x3 years ago What about the switches? I have the Blues and I love them. Ordered some Reds to test, maybe to lube them. So far love it as well after a month on it. 3
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@nomismg2 years ago Watch this video in 1.25x. It will be a bit better 4
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@shahnawazdelhi3 years ago I found some user complaints about Bluetooth connection. Have you been facing any issues with Bluetooth? What is your experiyance? 1
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@daygeckoarthawaii1360last year I can't find any Keychron that has the pgdn, end, etc keys along the left side. It's definitely not a K3. What model are you showing?
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@cristianoveide3 years ago Hello. Can you tell me if i can acess BIOS with this keyboard in wired mode? Thanks! 2
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@robertpearson85462 years ago I made the mistake of buying a Keychron K7. What I received was NOT wireless (no dongle included) and, when connected by USB cable, many keys did not work. Keychron ignored all my requests for an RMA and a refund.
Before buying anything from Keychron, think! Do you want to give your money to a company that treats its customers this way? ... 1
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@darkmewtwovoid3 years ago have you testing the ms delay and polling rate? 1
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@DanielAguilar-tt6wg3 years ago with my k3 i had a drink and a drop or so of water fell on the keyboard and now the enter key and the keys to its left and right do not work anymore. the lighting still works but doesn't register. 1
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@smshubho5828last year Can you suggest me one keyboard mainly for my coding?
My budget is 100 $.
Thanks. 1
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@axllebeer2 years ago The backlighting is brighter when it's in "wired mode" just so you know.
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@masaytaka3 years ago Keyboard layout and software WARNING! There is a "Fn" key in the place of right "Alt". What's worse is that it CANNOT BE REMAPPED FOR some reason... So for anyone who needs right "Alt" to enter special characters in your alphabet, I wouldn't recommend this keyboard.
It's a pitty because the hardware is excellent. Seriously, I wasn't expecting such nice looks, heft, design and satin finish of the keycaps. The switches sound excellent and the tactile feedback is on point. All this amazing hardware experience makes the right "Alt" issue the more frustrating. ... 5
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@gavlatennis28243 years ago Have you tried the Logitech G915? How does this compare to that? 1
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@brumels1570last year Do low profiles faciltate faster typing?
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@craniumrex4614last year You do not speak too slowly nor do you sound bored or unhappy. You sound like a normal human being, not some hyped up - all flash, no substance circus clown shouting for attention. Not sure why people feel the need to comment on your speaking. Nice content. Haters gonna hate - ignore if you can. ... 1
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@GDubbleBubble2 years ago most people problems with wrist pain is because they dont use the proper typing technique. watch people use a writst pad and see how many people actually use it to as such. 99% of people use it as a palm pad. You're palms shouldn't be on the desk. you palms should never be lower than your typing fingers. When you type, it should be the same form as a pianist. fix your bad form and your wrist issues will go away. ...
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@lennartgosman36403 years ago You please speak 2 times as fast next time. Also show more how the bord sounds more perhaps? Thanks! 2
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@thecat42723 years ago I've been using this keyboard for the last 4 months or so. Initially bought the white optical switches but they were poor - less actuation force required but they produced alot of typing errors. Switched to the red optical switches which were a big improvement. Overall though, I'm still disappointed with the keyboard. It doesn't have a satisfying typing action and the keycaps are poor - small in size and very flimsy thin feeling. Overall 6/10. Simply not worth the money. ... 4
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@jumpingjumping74943 years ago Whats up with these stupid companies not making interchangeable key caps. literally every keyboard has different spacebar/shift/enters. dumb 1
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@dirty_diver3 years ago battery lasts 3 days… not good at all. 1
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@s7a8m2 years ago Where is the happiness? Where is the happiness?.... maaaan put more enthusiasm in it! :-) Just a friendly suggestion. 1
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@edzjiang063 years ago You talk wayyyy to slow buddy... I put on 1.75x and can still think that's the normal speed 6
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@INTERLAGOS542 years ago I really wish this guy would talk slower.