Despite some small caveats, the price point is incredibly deceptive of its quality.
Having a black and red design aesthetic, the ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) chassis feels durable.
Adding comfortability are three adjustable typing angles and curved keycaps.
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The C3 Pro is a mechanical switch keyboard with a 1000Hz polling rate andARMarchitecture with 256KB flash storage.
With N-Key Rollover into the mix, you have an incredibly solidgaming keyboardthat goes a bit beyond casual usage.
They are tactile and springy enough for quick multiplayer rounds ofCall of Dutyor writing editorials throughGoogleDocs.
All users have to do is hold the function key and tap the CAPS Lock.
Add QMK/VIA software support and theres some crafty customization that can take place when using the C3 Pro.
Australian residents are out of luck, however.
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At least for now.
When it comes to rivals within its price point, theLogitech G213 ProdigyandRoccat Pyro RGBlean more into gaming.
Considering those are more serious gaming keyboards, they lack the versatility provided by the C3 Pro.
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For someone looking for a keyboard on a budget, this is definitely something to consider.
Part of that may come from the internal keyboard plate material being made out of steel.
Considering there arent any additional media buttons or anything, the function button works well with the function keys.
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When it comes to casual gaming experiences, it does more than a good job.
In an interesting touch, theres an AI assistant button forAppleusers who need Siri to make an appearance.
Should You Buy the Keychron C3 Pro?
When not working, Google office suite and AdobePhotoshopwere used as well.
For macOS, Google Office suite and Adobe Photoshop were used as well.
Since 2020, Ive been covering various gaming laptops, monitors, keyboards and more for TechRadar.
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First reviewed February 2024
