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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 23, 2026

Apos OLKB Preonic vs Zerodate K87

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What actually differs

The differences that matter

Skip the 40-row spec sheet. These are the specs that change how each board feels, sounds, and fits your desk.

Apos OLKB Preonic

Zerodate K87

  • Ergonomics

    Ortholinear

    Standard

  • Case material

    Acrylic, Aluminum

    ABS

  • Knob

    Yes

    No

  • VIA

    No

    Yes

  • Layout standard

    Colemak

    ANSI

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Apos OLKB Preonic
  • Zerodate K87
Performance
61
70
Build quality
68
71
Productivity
56
66
Customizability
75
76
Portability
40
52

What they share

  • Connection: Wired
  • QMK
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Full specs

Apos OLKB Preonic vs Zerodate K87 specs

Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.

7 of 15 specs differ

Apos OLKB Preonic

Zerodate K87

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Linear

Layout

Layout size

—
80%

Layout standard

Colemak
ANSI

Ergonomics

Ortholinear
Standard

Knob

Yes
No

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Wired

Build & materials

Case material

Acrylic, Aluminum
ABS

Keycaps

PBT
ABS

Weight

—
560 g

Dimensions

—
35 x 350 x 130 mm

Backlight

RGB
RGB

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
Yes

VIA

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2026
2025

Where to buy

Compare prices

Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

  • AposUS

    In stock
    $25Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$100Visit
Zerodate K872 stores
  • VelocifireCN

    In stock
    $29Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$29Visit

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