AULA HERO68 HE vs VTER ATO8765% vs TKL Size
Choose the AULA HERO68 HE for a smaller, sound-dampened board, or the VTER ATO87 for a TKL layout with a function row and more named gaming functions.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
AULA HERO68 HE
65%
Build quality in the bottom 35% of 65% boards under $100.
- 65% ANSI layout measures 322 x 120 x 40 mm and weighs 800g.
- Hall Effect magnetic switches, 8KHz polling rate, and Rapid Trigger.
- Vendor lists adjustable actuation precision as low as 0.01mm.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
- 65% layout. No function row and no numpad.
Get the
VTER ATO87
TKL Size
Build quality in the bottom 35% of 80% boards under $100.
- TKL ANSI layout includes a function row and measures 395 x 175 x 52 mm.
- Hall Effect magnetic switches and an 8KHz polling rate.
- Vendor lists dynamic functions including MT, TGL, DSK, and SOCD, plus mixed-switch mode.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
- No numpad.
Pick the AULA HERO68 HE if you want a smaller board with specified Rapid Trigger, adjustable actuation, and layered sound dampening. Choose the VTER ATO87 if a TKL function row and its listed dynamic functions matter more than compact dimensions. Both are wired magnetic-switch keyboards with 8KHz polling, and neither supports standard MX switches.
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.
AULA HERO68 HE
VTER ATO87
Layout size
65%
80%
Rapid trigger
Yes
No
Faster resets help in games and not in normal typing
Weight
800 g
950 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
Sound dampening
Yes
No
Released
2025
2024
- AULA HERO68 HE
- VTER ATO87
- Performance
- 9187
- Build quality
- 5553
- Productivity
- 6361
- Customizability
- 5050
- Portability
- 6856
- Hall effect (magnetic)
- Connection: Wired
- Max polling rate: 8,000 Hz
- Case material: Aluminum
- Switch options: Linear, Magnetic
What will you mostly use it for?
The AULA HERO68 HE has the edge for gaming and travel, combining its listed Rapid Trigger feature with a smaller, lighter body. The VTER ATO87 is the more practical choice if you want a function row or its listed dynamic gaming functions and mixed-switch mode. For office work, programming, and content creation, layout preference is central, with AULA's sound dampening as another differentiator. Neither is a wireless travel option, and both require magnetic switches.
Pick the AULA HERO68 HE
- Both keyboards list an 8KHz polling rate and Hall Effect magnetic switches.
- AULA specifies Rapid Trigger and adjustable actuation points as precise as 0.01mm.
- AULA lists a five-layer noise-dampening structure.
AULA HERO68 HE vs VTER ATO87 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
6 of 19 specs differ
AULA HERO68 HE
VTER ATO87
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Rapid trigger
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
Mac & Windows
Released
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AULA HERO68 HE vs VTER ATO87: your questions
The AULA HERO68 HE uses a 65% layout, while the VTER ATO87 is TKL and includes a function row. AULA also lists five-layer sound dampening and Rapid Trigger, while VTER lists dynamic functions such as MT, TGL, DSK, and SOCD.
The AULA HERO68 HE is smaller at 322 x 120 x 40 mm, compared with the VTER ATO87 at 395 x 175 x 52 mm. AULA also weighs less, at 800g versus 950g.
No, both are listed as wired-only keyboards. Each lists USB-C connectivity.
No. Both keyboards are specified for magnetic switches only, and standard MX switches will not fit.
The AULA HERO68 HE lists Rapid Trigger as an extra feature. VTER's description names dynamic functions including MT, TGL, DSK, and SOCD, but does not specifically list Rapid Trigger in its metadata.
Yes, the AULA HERO68 HE and VTER ATO87 are both listed with an 8KHz polling rate. Both also use Hall Effect magnetic switches.
The VTER ATO87's TKL layout includes a function row. The AULA HERO68 HE is 65% and its compatibility rules specify that it has no function row.
Neither keyboard has a numpad. The AULA HERO68 HE is 65%, and the VTER ATO87's compatibility rules also specify no numpad.
AULA lists a five-layer sound-dampening package with PO sandwich foam, a fiber switch underlay, a PET sound-optimizing pad, a bottom layer, and a molded silicone bottom pad. VTER's product description does not specify a sound-dampening package.
Yes, the VTER ATO87's listed package contents include a keycap and switch puller. The AULA HERO68 HE package contents list the keyboard, a Type-C cable, and a user manual.
Both keyboards list Mac/Win support. Each is wired-only and uses a USB-C connection.
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