Keychron V3 Max Wireless Mechanical Keyboard (Banana Switch) – Overview
Switches
Gateron Jupiter Banana
Tactile switches with an early bump in hot-swap sockets for 3/5-pin MX switches
Gateron Jupiter Banana
Tactile switches with an early bump in hot-swap sockets for 3/5-pin MX switches
Layout
80% TKL, with knob
Tenkeyless ANSI layout with full function row and a knob
80% TKL, with knob
Tenkeyless ANSI layout with full function row and a knob
Connectivity
2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 5.1, USB-C
1000 Hz on 2.4 GHz and wired; up to 3 Bluetooth devices
2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 5.1, USB-C
1000 Hz on 2.4 GHz and wired; up to 3 Bluetooth devices
Battery
4000 mAh
Up to about 190 hours with backlight off, 100 hours on lowest RGB
4000 mAh
Up to about 190 hours with backlight off, 100 hours on lowest RGB
Programming
QMK firmware
Remap keys and record macros in the Keychron Launcher web app
QMK firmware
Remap keys and record macros in the Keychron Launcher web app
Backlight
South-facing RGB
RGB lighting under every key, with adjustable effects
South-facing RGB
RGB lighting under every key, with adjustable effects
Keycaps
Double-shot PBT, OSA
OEM height with an SA-style shape; Mac and Windows keycaps
Double-shot PBT, OSA
OEM height with an SA-style shape; Mac and Windows keycaps
Build
Gasket mount, PC plate
Carbon Black ABS body with sound-absorbing foam, about 895 g
Gasket mount, PC plate
Carbon Black ABS body with sound-absorbing foam, about 895 g
Warranty
1 Year Carry-In
Keychron manufacturer warranty
1 Year Carry-In
Keychron manufacturer warranty
Keychron V3 Max Wireless Mechanical Keyboard (Banana Switch) Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Keychron |
| Model | V3 Max QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard |
| Part number | V3M-D4 |
| EAN | 4895248868774 |
| Colour | Carbon Black |
| Version | Fully assembled with knob, Gateron Jupiter Banana |
| Compatibility | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Keys and Switches | |
| Layout | 80% tenkeyless (TKL), ANSI, with knob |
| Switches | Gateron Jupiter Banana (tactile) |
| Hot-swappable | Yes, most 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style switches |
| Keycaps | Double-shot PBT, OSA profile, not shine-through |
| Stabilisers | PCB-mounted screw-in |
| Backlight | South-facing RGB |
| Programmable | QMK firmware, Keychron Launcher |
| N-key rollover | Yes, wired and wireless |
| Connectivity | |
| Wireless | 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth 5.1 (up to 3 devices) |
| Wired | USB Type-C |
| Polling rate | 1000 Hz on 2.4 GHz and wired, 90 Hz on Bluetooth |
| Power | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh rechargeable Li-polymer |
| Battery life | Up to approx. 190 hours (backlight off), approx. 100 hours (RGB, lowest brightness) |
| Charging time | Approx. 5 hours over USB-C |
| Physical | |
| Body | ABS plastic |
| Plate | Polycarbonate (PC) |
| Mount | Gasket mount, sound-absorbing foam |
| Dimensions | 367.8 x 149 mm |
| Height without keycaps | 23.6 mm front, 32.5 mm rear |
| Typing angle | 4°, 7° or 10° |
| Weight | Approx. 895 g |
| Operating temperature | -10 to 50 °C |
| In the Box and Warranty | |
| In the box | V3 Max keyboard (fully assembled) Mac and Windows keycaps USB-C cable USB-A to USB-C adapter 2.4 GHz receivers (USB-C and USB-A) |
| Warranty | 1 Year Keychron Carry-In |
About the Keychron V3 Max Wireless Mechanical Keyboard (Banana Switch)
The Keychron V3 Max is an 80% tenkeyless wireless mechanical keyboard with a knob, for users who want a full function row and arrow cluster without the width of a number pad. It connects over 2.4 GHz with the supplied USB-C and USB-A receivers, Bluetooth 5.1 with up to three devices, or a cable, and runs QMK firmware with Keychron Launcher. This V3M-D4 version is Carbon Black with tactile Gateron Jupiter Banana switches, giving an early, clear bump on each press. A gasket mount, PC plate and OSA double-shot PBT keycaps round out the build.
