MCHOSEReleased 2024

GX87

86/100
Strong value
Overall score · how we rate
80% ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading productivity (89/100)
  • Class-leading customisability (88/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile

Where the GX87 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall818880898786
Build quality
81
Customisability
88
Performance
80
Productivity
89
Portability
87
Overall
86
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

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
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Battery8000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialAluminum
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Weight2800 g

More specs

Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

GX87 vs Keychron Keychron K1 Max

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
GX87Keychron K1 Max
 MCHOSEGX87This pageKeychronKeychron K1 Max
Overall score86 /100Better85 /100
Build quality81 /100Better80 /100
Performance80 /10081 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate1,000 Hz1,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountBetterPCB Mount
Case materialAluminumABS · Aluminum · Plastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes