Keychron K3 HE & K3 Ultra: Slim Wireless Custom Keyboards
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K3 HE: Magnetic Hall Effect precision l K3 Ultra: 8K Hz speed & 550h battery l A slim masterpiece crafted with Rosewood Frame.
The Slim Keyboard Evolved: Keychron K3 HE and K3 Ultra
Mechanical keyboards are usually bulky, heavy slabs that take up significant desk space. Low-profile alternatives exist, but they often sacrifice performance, battery life, or advanced features like adjustable actuation. Keychron is changing the game with the K3 HE and K3 Ultra. By combining a beautiful rosewood and metal frame with cutting-edge magnetic switch technology and lightning-fast polling rates, they promise a slim keyboard that delivers uncompromising performance for both gamers and professionals.
Project Overview
Name and Creator: Keychron K3 HE & K3 Ultra: Slim Wireless Custom Keyboards by Keychron.
What It Is: These are compact, 75% layout, ultra-slim wireless custom keyboards available in two distinct versions. The K3 HE is equipped with low-profile magnetic Hall Effect switches, allowing for precise control over keystrokes. The K3 Ultra is focused on raw speed and longevity, featuring an 8K Hz polling rate and low-profile mechanical switches. Both models feature a premium build combining a precision-machined metal frame with natural rosewood accents.
Key Features
Magnetic Hall Effect Switches (K3 HE): The HE version allows you to customize the actuation depth of every single key from 0.2 to 2.9 mm. It also features a "Dynamic Rapid Trigger" that resets the key the instant you release it, giving gamers a competitive edge.
Analog Mode and Snap Click (K3 HE): You can assign up to four different actions to a single key based on how far down you press it. It also includes Snap Click and Last Key Priority to ensure your final or deepest press is always the one that registers during fast gameplay.
8K Polling and Massive Battery (K3 Ultra): The Ultra version offers an 8000 Hz polling rate for near-zero latency. Despite this speed, it achieves up to 550 hours of battery life on a single charge with the backlight off.
Web-Based Customization: Both keyboards connect to the Keychron Launcher, a web browser-based tool that lets you remap keys, adjust actuation points, and customize RGB lighting without installing any bloated software.
Premium Materials: The keyboards feature LSA double-shot PBT keycaps that resist shining over time, housed in a unique frame that balances the warmth of natural rosewood with the durability of metal.
Rewards
Kickstarter Pricing: Backers can secure these advanced keyboards at exclusive campaign discounts compared to their future retail prices.
Options: You can choose between the Hall Effect (HE) model or the 8K Hz (Ultra) model. Different switch options (like linear or tactile for the Ultra) are available, and Keychron is also offering ISO layouts for international users.
Delivery: Keychron is a veteran creator with over a dozen successful campaigns. Shipping is expected to follow their established production schedules after the campaign concludes.
Concept The core concept is "Refined Performance." Keychron believes that your tools should be as refined as the work you do with them. They designed the K3 series to bridge the gap between heavy, high-performance gaming keyboards and sleek, minimalist office peripherals, offering top-tier technology in an elegant package.
Inspiration The project was inspired by the demand for uncompromised typing and gaming experiences in a travel-friendly format. The creators wanted to take the advanced features normally reserved for thick, bulky gaming boards, like magnetic sensing and extreme polling rates, and engineer them to fit into a noticeably slimmer profile that feels light on the desk and effortless to carry.
