Keychron K3 VERSION 2 (K3V2) - better than Version 1?

[@AndersKeisHansen]

Thank you for a damn good video and presentation of the key differences that matter !

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Thanks Anders!

[@Farrcast7]

Best review i have ever seen I love how thorough you are and the audio comparison very important. Good details love it ❤

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Thanks buddy.

[@Farrcast7]

@@ThatMarkGilroy no worries! Any opinions on durability of v2, is it still fully functional after a while? Would u reccomend the brown switches? Thanks!

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Yes it is still holding up well, although reds are probably better balanced if you don’t like your keyboards too ‘mushy’.

[@Farrcast7]

@@ThatMarkGilroy i heard that before, what does that mean? I have ordered the optical browns but I got them because I like some tactile feedback but I dont want to hear the constant clicky sound. Are the browns mushy? Should I consider buying optical mint or banana also? Thanks!

[@danygranger-ny]

Great video, exactly what I needed, thanks!

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Thanks Dany. Just posted a review of the latest K3 iteration (K3 Max).

[@jaaytbe]

Been waiting for this video for a minute now. 🔥🔥 I have the k3v2 myself and I love it. Do you plan on getting the PBT key caps for it?

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

It almost feels like a shame to call it V2 as it’s such a different feel to sit and type with. I haven’t got the PBT yet but it may feature in the future! Have you done the same?

[@jaaytbe]

@@ThatMarkGilroy personally been thinking about it as well, but gonna wait a little more to see how the current let’s wear.

[@graul3991]

Im loving your reviews so far. You should do some more, just buy mouses and keyboards, make reviews on them and return them. You're creating very informative and nice to watch videos. btw - picture on thumbnail's showing 2 keyboards v1 and v2. But v2 on this picture looks like it has different(same color as middle part) key caps color on tab, shift, ctrl (etc) on the left. Is it a thing or just some light illusion ? I know weird question.

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Thanks mate- there are some more keyboard vids on the way soon. Next stop: Logitech. And yes, V1 and V2 are VERY slightly different colour options.

[@Erethros]

I have this model for around two weeks now with bananas, mint and red switches all at the same time (reds for mayus and control keys so pinkies don't get as tired when pushing them and mints on those I wanted to be a bit harder to reduce accidental double pulsation like in caps lock) and it's been worth it it's money for my first expensive keyboard (more than 20€) but I find troublesome the Bluetooth sudden reconstructions it does while tiping... Has you found a solution?

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

The only solution I’ve found is to plug it in!

[@Jopekos]

I really wanted a Keychron K3, it's a shame that the battery life is low, maybe in version 3 they will solve this.

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

When you have the likes of the Logitech MX Mechanical claiming 10 months of battery life without the key lights on (and 15 days with them on) - this HAS to be addressed in V3. Granted the Logitech is almost twice the price....but we'll see.

[@mickaelsflow6774]

Honestly, if it holds the battery for even 2/3rd that time, it'd be worth the price. (As long as its battery rechargeab.)

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

It does, and it is 😉. Downside it that it’s not as traditionally mechanical feeling as something like a Nuphy. I’ll explain in my next video.

[@arab6745]

Hello, does the K3 v2 have optical keychron switches or gateron switches?

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

You can buy it with either. The K3 v2 in this video has optical switches.

[@aelaan12]

The V1 sounds so clacky where V2 def sounds what I like and have on my K3Pro. Keyboards design by keyboard enthusiasts!

[@EmreY25]

Regarding the K3 V2, do you have the Low Profile Gateron Mechanical switch type or the Low Profile Keychron Optical Switch type? I am a total noob regarding mechanical keyboards so would love to know which is better. Also what color siwtch do you have (red, blue, brown)

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

It’s the low profile gatereon switch type, with browns 👍🏻

[@EmreY25]

@@ThatMarkGilroy After commenting yesterday I saw that someone else asked the same question and you replied optical. So did you change it to gateron? if so is the typing sound in the video for the v2 with optical or gateron? thanks

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

@@EmreY25 Sorry- my mistake. The K3V2 as shown in this video (and my recent K3 Pro comparison) is the optical switches. I used to have a K2 with gatereon switches.

[@EmreY25]

@@ThatMarkGilroy oh ok all good! wanted to make sure as I really like the way it sounds! Thanks again!

[@nickr3589]

I have this keyboard but I still like my razor low profile optical

[@RdozeTV]

is your v2 optical or gateron?

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Optical 👍🏻

[@meczengo]

@@ThatMarkGilroy v1 gateron?

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

@@meczengo V1 IS gateron. 👍🏻

[@TheShmrsh]

They also have optical switch variant

[@ea5479]

Would you recommend this for gaming? I’m struggling to choose between the K6 and this one. Thanks !

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

For mainly gaming I’d recommend the Pro edition. Much more responsive and customisable with macros etc. I made a review over at kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHjPaYZtoqpmbrs

[@ea5479]

@@ThatMarkGilroy okay thanks! I’ll check it out

[@m-create]

I got the k2 v2 today as a xmas gift, and I have to say the pros and cons: Pro: it is built very good and I am happy with it Con: I used for 10 years the apple keyboards and now I am constantly making typos. It's aweful. but also because I dont use the proper 10 finger system. the size of the keys are slightly different to the Apple keyboard. The space bar is way longer. The CMD key is shorter and so on.

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

You’ll adjust. I’m switching between the K3 and a Magic Keyboard (full size) on a daily basis and the extra actuation force needed for the K3 is significant…but I promise it gets easier!

[@Syd7088]

can this be used wired? My partner is a programmer very heavy user. thanks 🙏🙏🙏

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Yes it can be wired (avoids the Bluetooth issues). I’d also recommend looking at the new Pro version kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHjPaYZtoqpmbrs

[@Syd7088]

@@ThatMarkGilroy thank you. We particularly looking for quietest keyboard, and the K8 is too heavy for traveler. Can I please confirm that red switch by Keychron is the quietest one?

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

@@Syd7088 Yes reds are the quietest 👍🏻

[@Syd7088]

@@ThatMarkGilroy great thanks very much

[@dimitriosbolbasis6896]

Does the k3 v2 use VIA software for remaping buttons?

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

No- you only get VIA on K3 Pro and K3 Max.

[@AnonymousM0use]

what is v2 ? is it the same as k3 pro ?

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

There are two versions of the K3 currently available. One is the V2 (the second version of the original K3), the other is the K3 Pro- a new keyboard with PBT caps, different colour profile and customisation options through the VIA software.

[@AnonymousM0use]

@@ThatMarkGilroy thank you

[@rycorner]

And there's a special edition too with white keycaps, rgb or white light and the one without backlit. Nobody on youtube is reviewing the white versions yet.

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

@rycorner I REALLY like the look of the white edition. No ISO layout for UK though which is a shame.

[@G33G31_ECF]

very good video

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Thanks mate. It's an oldie but it's great to see it's still adding value.

[@Slowtreme]

how does your V2 have a double enter button?

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Just checked and I can see the standard V2 doesn’t have this. I have the UK ISO edition.

[@bronzelizardx]

Brown or red switches? For my own

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

I’ve tried both. Preferred the browns - both the keyboards in this video have brown switches.

[@bronzelizardx]

@@ThatMarkGilroy I decided on red, as I’m planning on using it for gaming too!

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

@@bronzelizardx good choice- much more responsive for gaming!

[@bronzelizardx]

@@ThatMarkGilroy Great video though, helped me finally decide on a keyboard!

[@Omikronik]

you should take a look at Nuphy Air75.

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Oh believe me Yashiro I’m lookin’. AND I’M LIKIN’! 😊

[@arab6745]

It looks like a fantastic keyboard! It's a shame it doesn't come in french iso (AZERTY) layout

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

@arab6745 Have you seen my K3 Pro video? That one does come in French ISO layout. 👍🏻

[@arab6745]

@@ThatMarkGilroy thank you for the response! I like the low noise of the K3 v2 and it's available in french iso too (I watched all your videos on these keyboards, thanks a lot)

[@zjye]

just bought this K3 v2 low profile keyboard , some of the keys squeaky sounds even after one week use. Not sure do you face the same problem?

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Hmm. That doesn’t seem right. Have you tried removing the key caps and checking for any debris in there? Might need a bit of extra lubing. Or returning for a replacement…!

[@giuliano3194]

thx

[@srjuanjo]

Battery is rubbish I’m wondering why they did that

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

I’m going to test either the Nuphy Air75 or MX Mechanical next which both operate with a Bluetooth dongle to see if it makes a difference.

[@alexandrumacedon291]

rubbish is understated. its awful

[@alexandrumacedon291]

it doesn't work when u listen to music from a bluetooth speaker. it wont connect, it takes a lot to connect even when u dont use a speaker. and the battery lasts 2 days. why are unot saying these things lol. :))))))

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Hi Alexandru! Oh man - this is annoying! So let me get this straight - you've got your computer (or phone/tablet) connected to a Bluetooth speaker for music and trying to control it via this keyboard?

[@alexandrumacedon291]

@@ThatMarkGilroy yes. when a bluetooth speaker is connected the keyboard is not working. it is so shitty

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

@@alexandrumacedon291 Is this V1 or V2? Either way sounds like there’s something not right here. I tested my V2 while attached to iPad and my MacBook with a Bluetooth speaker connected and it worked fine.

[@alexandrumacedon291]

@@ThatMarkGilroy v2 . yeah, and when i switch from bluetooth to cable it even stops the music. it has to reconnect. i dont know but they messed the bluetooth up with this keyboard. a pity

[@FromFallToFlight]

Brilliant video, thank you