Shortcut Studio Bridge75 vs Zuoya GMK87Aluminum Build or Screen
Choose the Bridge75 for its aluminum case, QMK and VIA support, or the GMK87 if you want a screen and a barebones kit.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Shortcut Studio Bridge75
Battery
Build quality in the top 20% of 75% boards under $100.
- Aluminum case and brushed stainless steel weight.
- QMK and VIA support, plus a hot-swappable flex-cut PCB.
- 4000mAh battery and a listed 1000 Hz polling rate in wired and 2.4 GHz modes.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- No numpad.
Get the
Zuoya GMK87
Build quality in the top 30% of 80% boards under $100.
- Gasket-mounted construction with an ABS case and polycarbonate plate.
- Includes case, plate and PE PCB foam.
- Tri-mode connectivity, with wired, 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth listed by the vendor.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- No numpad.
Pick the Shortcut Studio Bridge75 if you want an aluminum prebuilt with QMK and VIA support, a larger listed battery and a specified polling rate. Choose the Zuoya GMK87 if the screen, gasket-mounted kit format and included foam matter more than those features. Both are hot-swappable and support three connection modes.
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.
Shortcut Studio Bridge75
Zuoya GMK87
Layout size
75%
80%
Battery
4,000 mAh
3,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Case material
Aluminum
ABS
Mount style
Plate Mount
Gasket Mount
Display
None
Yes
A case display rather than a typing feature
- Shortcut Studio Bridge75
- Zuoya GMK87
- Performance
- 7261
- Build quality
- 7971
- Productivity
- 8975
- Customizability
- 8377
- Portability
- 8173
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Sound dampening
- Plate material: Polycarbonate
What will you mostly use it for?
The Bridge75 has the clearer edge for gaming, office work, programming and travel, thanks to its listed polling rate, customization support, compact layout and larger battery. It is also the more feature-ready choice for someone who wants a prebuilt keyboard with keycaps included. The GMK87 suits buyers who prefer assembling a barebones kit and want an on-board screen. For content creation, the choice comes down to customization versus the screen rather than a clear category winner.
Pick the Shortcut Studio Bridge75
- The Bridge75 lists a 1000 Hz polling rate in wired and 2.4 GHz modes.
- It also specifies N-Key Rollover and QMK support.
Shortcut Studio Bridge75 vs Zuoya GMK87 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
9 of 20 specs differ
Shortcut Studio Bridge75
Zuoya GMK87
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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Shortcut Studio Bridge75 vs Zuoya GMK87: your questions
The Bridge75 is a prebuilt 75% keyboard with an aluminum case, QMK and VIA support, and PBT keycaps. The GMK87 is an 80% barebones kit with an ABS case, gasket mount and a screen.
The Zuoya GMK87 lists a screen. The Shortcut Studio Bridge75 is listed without one.
The Bridge75 is the more clearly specified option for gaming because it lists a 1000 Hz polling rate in wired and 2.4 GHz modes, along with N-Key Rollover. The GMK87 listing does not specify a polling rate.
Both keyboards are hot-swappable. The Bridge75 additionally lists QMK and VIA support, while the GMK87 is a barebones kit for buyers supplying their own switches and keycaps.
The Bridge75 lists a 4000mAh battery, while the GMK87 lists a 3000mAh battery. These are the stated capacities; they do not establish how long either keyboard will run between charges.
Both list Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz and wired connectivity. The GMK87 vendor description specifically identifies Bluetooth 5.0.
The Bridge75 has a 75% layout, while the GMK87 has an 80% layout. Neither has a numpad, according to the compatibility rules.
The Bridge75 is listed as prebuilt and uses Cherry-profile double-shot PBT keycaps. The listed product details do not specify the included switch model.
The GMK87 vendor description lists a switch and keycap puller and a USB Type A to C wire in the box. It is described as a barebones kit, so buyers should plan to provide switches and keycaps.
The Bridge75 vendor lists INOAC Poron foam, an IPXE sheet and EPDM case foam. The GMK87 vendor lists case, plate and PE PCB foam.
Both have south-facing LEDs, and both carry the compatibility warning that shine-through legends stay dark. The warning also notes that some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Neither keyboard includes a numpad, according to their compatibility rules. The Bridge75 is 75% and the GMK87 is 80%.
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