GeekEliteReleased 2024

Lio87

99/100
Outstanding
Overall score · how we rate
80% ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading customisability (100/100)
  • Class-leading productivity (97/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Plastic case rather than metal
Score profile

Where the Lio87 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall9110094978299
Build quality
91
Customisability
100
Performance
94
Productivity
97
Portability
82
Overall
99
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
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Battery5000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialPlastic
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions38
Weight1300 g

More specs

Height Mm38 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

Lio87 vs Ducky Miya Pro Sakura

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
Lio87Miya Pro Sakura
 GeekEliteLio87This pageDuckyMiya Pro Sakura
Overall score99 /10099 /100
Build quality91 /10091 /100
Performance94 /10094 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountBetterPlate Mount
Case materialPlasticPlastic · ABS
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes