GMKReleased 2024

GMK87

79/100
Strong value
Overall score · how we rate
80% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading customisability (83/100)
  • Class-leading productivity (80/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile

Where the GMK87 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall768370806779
Build quality
76
Customisability
83
Performance
70
Productivity
80
Portability
67
Overall
79
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size80
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesLinear
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

BacklightRGB · South-Face
ColourwaysYes

More specs

Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

GMK87 vs Wooting 60HE v2 Silver

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
GMK8760HE v2 Silver
 GMKGMK87This pageWooting60HE v2 Silver
Overall score79 /10080 /100Better
Build quality76 /10079 /100Better
Performance70 /10096 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountBetterPlate Mount
Case materialABS · AluminumBetter
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes