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GIGABYTE Gaming Force K3 vs GIGABYTE THUNDER K3

25specifications compared
11differ
14identical
14known for one product only

Key differences

Keyboard key switch
- Gaming Force K3:Membrane
- THUNDER K3:Mechanical
Numeric keypad
- Gaming Force K3:Yes
- THUNDER K3:No
Keyboard keys operating life
- Gaming Force K3:10 million characters
- THUNDER K3:50 million characters
Purpose
- Gaming Force K3:PC/Server
- THUNDER K3:Universal
Certification
- Gaming Force K3:CE, FCC, BSMI, KCC
- THUNDER K3:CE, FCC, BSMI
Keyboard style
- Gaming Force K3:Curved
- THUNDER K3:Straight
Cable length
- Gaming Force K3:1.5 m
- THUNDER K3:2 m
Keyboard dimensions (WxDxH)
- Gaming Force K3:470.5 x 212.2 x 28.8 mm
- THUNDER K3:368 x 183 x 39 mm

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Comparison of Gaming Force K3, THUNDER K3
39 specifications	A GIGABYTE Gaming Force K3 View product	B GIGABYTE THUNDER K3 View product
Keyboard5 differ
Recommended usage	Gaming	Gaming
Connectivity technology	Wired	Wired
Device interface	USB	USB
Keyboard key switchDiffers	Membrane	Mechanical
Keyboard key switch technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cherry MX Red
Pointing device	No	No
Keyboard form factor	Full-size (100%)	Full-size (100%)
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Keyboard keys operating lifeDiffers	10 million characters	50 million characters
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB hub	No	No
PurposeDiffers	PC/Server	Universal
Fingerprint reader	No	No
Scroll wheelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Key travel distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 mm
Actuation forceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 g
RolloverKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	N-key rollover
CertificationDiffers	CE, FCC, BSMI, KCC	CE, FCC, BSMI
Keyboard languageKnown for one	English	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Backlight	Yes	Yes
Backlight typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LED
Backlight colour	Blue	Blue
Keyboard styleDiffers	Curved	Straight
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wrist rest	Yes	Yes
Product colour	Black	Black
Connector contacts platingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gold
Protection featuresKnown for one	Splash proof	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Cable lengthDiffers	1.5 m	2 m
Anti-ghostingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Poweridentical
Power source type	USB	USB
Mouseidentical
Mouse included	No	No
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffers	Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows Vista	Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Win
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Keyboard dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	470.5 x 212.2 x 28.8 mm	368 x 183 x 39 mm
Keyboard weightDiffers	900 g	1.07 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Number of products included	1 pc(s)	1 pc(s)
User guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical details1 differ
Cord lengthDiffers	1.5 m	2 m

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