Keychron C3 Pro at $34.99 leads this page: it is the cheapest of the 6 products that match, and latest tracked price ascending is the only ranking this dataset can justify. Royal Kludge RK84 at $59.99 is the runner-up. The trade-off: Royal Kludge RK84 costs $25.00 more but lists layout as "84-key, 75% compact layout" where Keychron C3 Pro lists "TKL (80%)".
Prices last checked 2026-08-26
Keychron C3 Pro is the cheapest match on this page at $34.99; Royal Kludge RK84 asks $59.99, so the runner-up carries a $25.00 (71%) premium.
They part ways on layout: Keychron C3 Pro lists "TKL (80%)" where Royal Kludge RK84 lists "84-key, 75% compact layout".
They part ways on connectivity: Keychron C3 Pro lists "USB Type-C wired only" where Royal Kludge RK84 lists "tri-mode: Bluetooth 5.0, 2.4GHz wireless, USB-C wired".
They part ways on hot swap: Keychron C3 Pro lists "no" where Royal Kludge RK84 lists "yes".
They part ways on mount type: Keychron C3 Pro lists "Gasket mount, steel plate" where Royal Kludge RK84 lists "removable frame, tray-style case".
| Spec | Keychron C3 Pro | Royal Kludge RK84 |
|---|---|---|
| latest price (USD) | $34.99 | $59.99 |
| layout | TKL (80%) | 84-key, 75% compact layout |
| connectivity | USB Type-C wired only | tri-mode: Bluetooth 5.0, 2.4GHz wireless, USB-C wired |
| hot swap | no | yes |
| mount type | Gasket mount, steel plate | removable frame, tray-style case |
| switch type | Keychron mechanical Red switch (this variant); Brown also offered | not stated |
| switch options | not stated | RK Blue, RK Brown, RK Red (hot-swappable) |
| battery | not stated | 3750mAh; rated ~200hr in 2.4GHz mode with backlight OFF (not typical mixed use), 6-7hr full charge |
| polling rate | 1000Hz | not stated |
| keycaps | OEM-profile shine-through double-shot ABS | ABS double-shot |
| case material | ABS plastic | not stated |
| firmware | QMK/VIA | not stated |
| backlight | Red LED, north-facing, single-color | RGB, 21 onboard lighting modes, 5 brightness levels (official spec; Tom's Hardware counted 19 modes on its review unit) |
| weight | not stated | 803.5g (1.77lb) per Tom's Hardware; official RK spec table lists 0.79kg |
| dimensions | not stated | 315 x 125 x 39mm per official RK spec table (Tom's Hardware lists 315 x 125 x 40mm) |
| os support | Windows/macOS (keycap sets included for both) | Windows XP/2000/7/8/10, macOS, iOS, Android |
| software | not stated | RK DIY software (onboard macro/lighting customization) |
| Product | Latest price (USD) | layout | connectivity | Stock last seen | Price observations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keychron C3 Pro | $34.99 | TKL (80%) | USB Type-C wired only | out of stock at keychron.com (2026-08-26) | 1 |
| Royal Kludge RK84 | $59.99 | 84-key, 75% compact layout | tri-mode: Bluetooth 5.0, 2.4GHz wireless, USB-C wired | in stock at rkgamingstore.com (2026-08-26) | 1 |
| Keychron K3 Pro | $67.99 | 75% low-profile (84-key) | Bluetooth 5.1, up to 3 devices + USB-C wired | in stock at keychron.com (2026-08-26) | 1 |
| Keychron K2 Pro | $74.99 | 75% (84-key) | Bluetooth 5.1 + USB-C wired | out of stock at keychron.com (2026-08-26) | 1 |
| Keychron K8 Pro | $74.99 | 80% (TKL) | Bluetooth, up to 3 devices + USB-C wired | in stock at keychron.com (2026-08-26) | 1 |
| Epomaker TH80 Pro | $99.99 | 81-key, 75% compact layout with rotary knob | USB-C wired, 2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth 5.0 | discontinued at epomaker.com (2026-08-26) | 1 |
Across these 6 products we hold 6 dated USD price observations, the earliest from 2026-08-26 and the most recent from 2026-08-26.
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Of the 6 products here: 1 discontinued, 3 in stock, 2 out of stock.
The page's top pick, Keychron C3 Pro, was out of stock at keychron.com on 2026-08-26. We are telling you that rather than quietly promoting the next one up.
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Last updated: 2026-08-28
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