Keychron C3 HE vs Keychron K5 SE
Keychron C3 HE is the cheaper pick at $54.99, roughly 35% under Keychron K5 SE ($84.99).
Detailed comparison
Spec-by-spec breakdown — differences highlighted in cyan.
| Spec | Keychron C3 HE | Keychron K5 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Keychron C3 HE | Keychron K5 SE |
| Brand | Keychron | Keychron |
| Price range | $54.99 | $84.99 |
| Community score | — | — |
| Form factor | Full-size (100%) | Full-size (100%) |
| Key count | 104 | 104 |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Supported switch pins | — | 3, 5 |
| Case material | — | — |
| Plate material | — | — |
| Mounting style | — | — |
| Connectivity | Wired USB-C | Wired USB-C, Bluetooth (5.0+) |
| RGB lighting | No | Yes |
| Layouts supported | ANSI | ISO DE |
| QMK support | — | — |
| VIA support | — | — |
| Weight (g) | — | — |
| Polling rate (Hz) | — | — |
Name
- Keychron C3 HE
- Keychron C3 HE
- Keychron K5 SE
- Keychron K5 SE
Brand
- Keychron C3 HE
- Keychron
- Keychron K5 SE
- Keychron
Price range
- Keychron C3 HE
- $54.99
- Keychron K5 SE
- $84.99
Community score
Form factor
- Keychron C3 HE
- Full-size (100%)
- Keychron K5 SE
- Full-size (100%)
Key count
Hot-swap
Supported switch pins
- Keychron K5 SE
- 3, 5
Case material
Plate material
Mounting style
Connectivity
- Keychron C3 HE
- Wired USB-C
- Keychron K5 SE
- Wired USB-C, Bluetooth (5.0+)
RGB lighting
Layouts supported
- Keychron C3 HE
- ANSI
- Keychron K5 SE
- ISO DE
QMK support
VIA support
Weight (g)
Polling rate (Hz)
Which should you buy?
Keychron C3 HE is the cheaper pick at $54.99, roughly 35% under Keychron K5 SE ($84.99).
Pick Keychron C3 HE if
From $54.99
- You're on a tighter budget
Pick Keychron K5 SE if
From $84.99
- You want per-key RGB lighting
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