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Elgato Stream Deck Neo vs Keychron K3 HE
Specs, price and the one trade-off that actually decides it — Elgato Stream Deck Neo against Keychron K3 HE, side by side.
Cheaper to start
Elgato Stream Deck Neo
Starts about $20 lower.
Rated higher
Keychron K3 HE
8.8 vs 0.0 on our design scale.
Standout
Elgato Stream Deck Neo
8 customizable LCD keys
Elgato Stream Deck Neo
A compact, intelligent keypad that simplifies daily desktop workflows.
Where it wins, where it doesn't
Pros
- Great build quality
- Massive time saver
Cons
- Requires background software
Specifications
- ConnectivityUSB 2.0 Type C
- connectionUSB-C
- Dimensions107 x 26 x 78 mm / 4.2 x 1.0 x 3.1 in
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- Keys8 x customizable LCD keys
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- polling_rate—
- profile—
- SKU10GBJ9911
- SoftwareStream Deck (free download)
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- Touch sensors2 x Touch Points
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- Weight210 g | 0.46 lb
Keychron K3 HE
Low-profile mechanical keyboard with magnetic analog (Hall effect) switches, allowing per-key actuation adjustment and analog input. Listed in this index as a setup peripheral for desk-based local AI workstations.
Where it wins, where it doesn't
Pros
- Magnetic Hall Effect switches
- Ultra-low profile design
- Customizable actuation points
Cons
- Battery life is shorter at 1000Hz polling
- ABS keycaps on standard variants
Specifications
- Connectivity2.4 GHz Wireless
- connection—
- Dimensions—
- firmwareQMK open-source
- frame_materialFull Metal
- keycap_materialLow profile double-shot PBT
- Keys—
- plate_materialCNC aluminum
- polling_rate8K
- profilelow-profile
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- Software—
- switch_foamPremium acoustic foams such as sound absorbing foam and latex
- switch_typeMagnetic Switch
- switchesmagnetic analog (Hall effect)
- Touch sensors—
- typemechanical-keyboard
- Weight—