Gopolar Tai Chi GG87
GopolarReleased 2023
Tai Chi GG87
70/100
80% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading productivity (82/100)
- Strong build quality (70/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Performance is the weak point (42/100)
- Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the Tai Chi GG87 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size80
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWired only
USB-CYes
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialABS
Keycap materialABS
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes
Weight2000 g
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowTai Chi GG87 vs Wooting 60HE+
Tai Chi GG8760HE+
| GopolarTai Chi GG87This page | Wooting60HE+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 70 /100 | 70 /100 |
| Build quality | 70 /100Better | 62 /100 |
| Performance | 42 /100 | 85 /100Better |
| Connection | Wired only | Wired only |
| Polling rate | — | — |
| Mount type | Gasket MountBetter | Tray Mount |
| Case material | ABS | ABS |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
