WhatGeek K87 PRO
WhatGeekReleased 2025
K87 PRO
67/100
80% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading portability (87/100)
- Class-leading productivity (78/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Build quality is the weak point (62/100)
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the K87 PRO 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
ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery8000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions50
Weight1400 g
More specs
Height Mm50 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowK87 PRO vs AULA Hero 68 HE
K87 PROHero 68 HE
| WhatGeekK87 PROThis page | AULAHero 68 HE | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67 /100 | 67 /100 |
| Build quality | 62 /100Better | 57 /100 |
| Performance | 76 /100 | 91 /100Better |
| Connection | Wireless + wiredBetter | Wired only |
| Polling rate | — | 8,000 Hz |
| Mount type | Gasket MountBetter | — |
| Case material | — | AluminumBetter |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
