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Keychron K3 HE vs ViewFinity S5 S50GC

Specs, price and the one trade-off that actually decides it — Keychron K3 HE against ViewFinity S5 S50GC, side by side.

Cheaper to start

Tie

Both start at a similar price.

Rated higher

Keychron K3 HE

8.8 vs 0.0 on our design scale.

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Keychron K3 HE

Magnetic Hall Effect switches

Keychron K3 HE

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

  • typemechanical-keyboard
  • Adaptive Picture—
  • aggregateRating / ratingCount—
  • aggregateRating / ratingValue—
  • brand / name—
  • Colour Gamut (NTSC 1976)—
  • Colour Support—
  • connectivity2.4 GHz Wireless
  • description—
  • Display Port—
  • Display Port Version—
  • Eye Saver Mode—
  • firmwareQMK open-source
  • Flicker Free—
  • frame_materialFull Metal
  • FreeSync—
  • Front Colour—
  • Game Mode—
  • HDCP Version (HDMI)—
  • HDMI—
  • HDMI Cable—
  • HDMI Version—
  • Headphone—
  • itemListElement / itemOffered / name—
  • keycap_materialLow profile double-shot PBT
  • name—
  • Off Timer Plus—
  • offers / availability—
  • offers / price—
  • offers / priceCurrency—
  • Package Dimension (WxHxD)—
  • Package Weight—
  • Picture-By-Picture—
  • Picture-In-Picture—
  • plate_materialCNC aluminum
  • polling_rate8K
  • Power Cable Length—
  • Power Consumption (DPMS)—
  • Power Consumption (Max)—
  • Power Consumption (Typ)—
  • Power Consumption (Yearly)—
  • Power Supply—
  • profilelow-profile
  • Rear Colour—
  • Recycled Plastic—
  • Refresh Rate—
  • review / author / name—
  • review / dateCreated—
  • review / datePublished—
  • review / headline—
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  • Set Dimension with Stand (WxHxD)—
  • Set Dimension without Stand (WxHxD)—
  • Set Weight without Stand—
  • Stand Colour—
  • Stand Type—
  • switch_foamPremium acoustic foams such as sound absorbing foam and latex
  • switch_typeMagnetic Switch
  • switchesmagnetic analog (Hall effect)
  • Temperature—
  • Tilt—
  • Viewing Angle (H/V)—
  • Windows Certification—

ViewFinity S5 S50GC

34" ViewFinity S5 S50GC UWQHD 100Hz Monitor with 21:9 aspect ratio and AMD FreeSync

Where it wins, where it doesn't

Pros

  • Wide 21:9 aspect ratio for expansive workspace
  • Ultra-WQHD resolution for detailed visuals
  • 100Hz refresh rate for smooth gaming and productivity
  • Eco-friendly features like Eco Saving Plus and Flicker Free mode

Cons

  • Single DisplayPort limits connectivity options
  • Out-of-stock status may hinder availability

Specifications

  • typeExternal Adaptor
  • Adaptive PictureYes
  • aggregateRating / ratingCount2
  • aggregateRating / ratingValue4.5
  • brand / nameSamsung
  • Colour Gamut (NTSC 1976)0.72
  • Colour SupportMax 1.07B
  • connectivity—
  • descriptionWider workspace of 21:9 ratio and lifelike detail with Ultra WQHD resolution Ultra-smooth experience with 100Hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSync Incredibly slim and stylish design with border-less screen
  • Display Port1 EA
  • Display Port Version1.2
  • Eye Saver ModeYes
  • firmware—
  • Flicker FreeYes
  • frame_material—
  • FreeSyncYes
  • Front ColourBLACK
  • Game ModeYes
  • HDCP Version (HDMI)2.2
  • HDMI2 EA
  • HDMI CableYes
  • HDMI Version2.0x2
  • HeadphoneYes
  • itemListElement / itemOffered / nameTrade-up
  • keycap_material—
  • name34" ViewFinity S5 S50GC UWQHD 100Hz Monitor
  • Off Timer PlusYes
  • offers / availabilityoutOfStock
  • offers / price349.5
  • offers / priceCurrencyNZD
  • Package Dimension (WxHxD)944 x 150 x 434 mm
  • Package Weight6.8 kg
  • Picture-By-PictureYes
  • Picture-In-PictureYes
  • plate_material—
  • polling_rate—
  • Power Cable Length1.5 m
  • Power Consumption (DPMS)0.5 W
  • Power Consumption (Max)59 W
  • Power Consumption (Typ)48.0 W
  • Power Consumption (Yearly)178 kWh/year
  • Power SupplyAC 100~240V
  • profile—
  • Rear ColourBLACK
  • Recycled Plastic0.03 %
  • Refresh RateMax 100Hz
  • review / author / nameBenRS
  • review / dateCreated2024-01-28T02:44:52.000+00:00
  • review / datePublished2026-03-28T12:43:49.000+00:00
  • review / headlineEasy setup
  • review / reviewBodyI bought this as an upsale when buying a new computer. It has enabled me to work from home. The setup was very easy and I am pleasantly surprised to find free tv channels on it. Excellent graphics.
  • review / reviewRating / bestRating5
  • Set Dimension with Stand (WxHxD)815.3 x 457.7 x 221.3 mm
  • Set Dimension without Stand (WxHxD)815.3 x 359.8 x 36.4 mm
  • Set Weight without Stand4.2 kg
  • Stand ColourBlack
  • Stand TypeSIMPLE
  • switch_foam—
  • switch_type—
  • switches—
  • Temperature10~40 ℃
  • Tilt-2.0° (±2.0°) ~ +22.0° (±2.0°)
  • Viewing Angle (H/V)178°/178°
  • Windows CertificationWindows 10