FUDE EK8870
FUDEReleased 2025
EK8870
73/100
100% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWireless
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Why we rate it
- Strong productivity (76/100)
- Strong customisability (75/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Portability is the weak point (50/100)
- ABS case rather than metal
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the EK8870 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size100
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesMagnetic
Hot-swappableYes
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWireless
USB-CYes
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialABS
Keycap materialABS
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions39
More specs
Height Mm39 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowEK8870 vs Wooting 80HE
EK887080HE
| FUDEEK8870This page | Wooting80HE | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 73 /100 | 73 /100 |
| Build quality | 73 /100Better | 68 /100 |
| Performance | 55 /100 | 94 /100Better |
| Connection | WirelessBetter | Wired only |
| Polling rate | — | 8,000 Hz |
| Mount type | — | Plate MountBetter |
| Case material | ABS | ABS · Plastic |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
