ZuoyaReleased 2024

GMK87

87/100
Strong value
Overall score · how we rate
80% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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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
  • Polycarbonate · ABS case rather than metal
Score profile

Where the GMK87 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall788869897387
Build quality
78
Customisability
88
Performance
69
Productivity
89
Portability
73
Overall
87
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
Battery3000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialPolycarbonate · ABS
BacklightRGB · South-Face
ColourwaysYes
Weight1000 g

More specs

Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

GMK87 vs Varmilo MA Series V2 Yakumo White TKL

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
GMK87MA Series V2 Yakumo White TKL
 ZuoyaGMK87This pageVarmiloMA Series V2 Yakumo White TKL
Overall score87 /10088 /100Better
Build quality78 /100Better74 /100
Performance69 /10075 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate
Mount typeGasket MountBetterPlate Mount
Case materialPolycarbonate · ABSBetterWood · Plastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes