LingBaoReleased 2025

K87/K87 Pro

83/100
Strong value
Overall score · how we rate
87% ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading customisability (89/100)
  • Class-leading performance (82/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Portability is the weak point (54/100)
  • Plastic case rather than metal
Score profile

Where the K87/K87 Pro wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall808982795483
Build quality
80
Customisability
89
Performance
82
Productivity
79
Portability
54
Overall
83
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size87
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

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

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Battery4000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialPlastic
Keycap materialABS · PBT
BacklightRGB · South-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions43
Weight1050 g

More specs

Height Mm43 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

K87/K87 Pro vs Ducky One 2 Mini

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
K87/K87 ProOne 2 Mini
 LingBaoK87/K87 ProThis pageDuckyOne 2 Mini
Overall score83 /10084 /100Better
Build quality80 /10080 /100Better
Performance82 /100Better74 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountBetterPlate Mount
Case materialPlasticPlastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes