Keychron V3 Max Wireless Mechanical Keyboard (Red Switch) – Overview
Switches
Gateron Jupiter Red
Linear switches in hot-swap sockets for 3/5-pin MX switches
Gateron Jupiter Red
Linear switches 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 (Red Switch) Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Keychron |
| Model | V3 Max QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard |
| Part number | V3M-D1 |
| EAN | 4895248868750 |
| Colour | Carbon Black |
| Version | Fully assembled with knob, Gateron Jupiter Red |
| Compatibility | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Keys and Switches | |
| Layout | 80% tenkeyless (TKL), ANSI, with knob |
| Switches | Gateron Jupiter Red (linear) |
| 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 (Red Switch)
The Keychron V3 Max is an 80% wireless mechanical keyboard with a classic tenkeyless layout and a rotary knob, suited to gamers and typists who want more mouse space than a full-size board allows. It offers 2.4 GHz at 1000 Hz, Bluetooth 5.1 with three devices and wired USB-C, plus QMK firmware and Keychron Launcher for remapping. This V3M-D1 version is Carbon Black with linear Gateron Jupiter Red switches that press smoothly with no bump. The gasket-mounted PC plate, sound-absorbing foam and OSA PBT keycaps keep it quiet and comfortable.
