Keychron C3 Pro Wired Mechanical Keyboard (Red Switch) – Overview
Switches
Keychron Mechanical Red
Pre-lubed linear switches for a smooth, light keystroke
Keychron Mechanical Red
Pre-lubed linear switches for a smooth, light keystroke
Layout
80% TKL, ANSI
Tenkeyless layout with Mac and Windows keycaps included
80% TKL, ANSI
Tenkeyless layout with Mac and Windows keycaps included
Connectivity
Wired USB-C, 1000 Hz
Connects with the supplied Type-A to Type-C cable
Wired USB-C, 1000 Hz
Connects with the supplied Type-A to Type-C cable
Backlight
Red LED backlight
North-facing red LEDs with 14+ lighting modes plus side lights
Red LED backlight
North-facing red LEDs with 14+ lighting modes plus side lights
Programming
QMK firmware
Remap keys and build macros with QMK-compatible tools
QMK firmware
Remap keys and build macros with QMK-compatible tools
Build
Gasket mount, steel plate
ABS case with acoustic foam and plate-mounted stabilisers
Gasket mount, steel plate
ABS case with acoustic foam and plate-mounted stabilisers
Keycaps
Double-shot ABS, OEM
Shine-through OEM-profile keycaps let the backlight show
Double-shot ABS, OEM
Shine-through OEM-profile keycaps let the backlight show
Physical
364.5 x 129.3 mm
About 912 g, with three typing angles of 4°, 6° and 8.7°
364.5 x 129.3 mm
About 912 g, with three typing angles of 4°, 6° and 8.7°
Warranty
1 Year Carry-In
Keychron manufacturer warranty
1 Year Carry-In
Keychron manufacturer warranty
Keychron C3 Pro Wired Mechanical Keyboard (Red Switch) Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Keychron |
| Model | C3 Pro QMK/VIA Wired Mechanical Keyboard |
| Part number | C3P-A1 |
| EAN | 4894979013545 |
| Colour | Black |
| Version | Red backlight, Keychron Mechanical Red switches |
| Compatibility | macOS, Windows |
| Keys and Switches | |
| Layout | 80% tenkeyless (TKL), ANSI |
| Switches | Keychron Mechanical Red (linear, pre-lubed) |
| Keycaps | Double-shot ABS, OEM profile, shine-through |
| Stabilisers | Plate-mounted |
| Plate | Steel |
| Mount | Gasket mount with acoustic foam |
| Backlight | North-facing red LED, 14+ modes, side lights |
| N-key rollover | Yes |
| Programmable | QMK firmware |
| Connectivity | |
| Connection | Wired, USB Type-C |
| Polling rate | 1000 Hz |
| Cable | USB Type-A to Type-C |
| Cable routing | Three cable channel positions in the bottom case |
| Physical | |
| Case | ABS plastic |
| Dimensions | 364.5 x 129.3 mm |
| Height without keycaps | 20.6 mm front, 29.9 mm rear |
| Height incl. keycaps | 31.8 mm front, 41.5 mm rear |
| Typing angle | 4° / 6° / 8.7° |
| Weight | 912 g (± 10 g) |
| Controller | ARM Cortex-M4 STM32F402RC, 256 KB flash |
| Operating temperature | -10 to 50 °C |
| In the Box and Warranty | |
| In the box | C3 Pro keyboard USB Type-A to Type-C cable Mac and Windows keycaps |
| Warranty | 1 Year Keychron Carry-In |
About the Keychron C3 Pro Wired Mechanical Keyboard (Red Switch)
The Keychron C3 Pro is a budget-friendly 80% tenkeyless mechanical keyboard that connects over USB-C, aimed at office users and first-time mechanical keyboard buyers on Mac or Windows. This C3P-A1 version uses pre-lubed Keychron Mechanical Red linear switches with a red LED backlight and side lighting. A gasket mount with acoustic foam and a steel plate softens the typing feel, while QMK firmware allows keys to be remapped. Shine-through double-shot ABS keycaps for both operating systems are included, and the case offers three cable routing positions.
