Royal Kludge C96 HE vs Zerodate K87
Get the Royal Kludge C96 HE for hall effect and rapid trigger.
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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.
Royal Kludge C96 HE
Zerodate K87
Layout size
96%
80%
Hall effect (magnetic)
Yes
No
Rapid trigger
Yes
No
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired
Switch options
Magnetic
Linear
- Royal Kludge C96 HE
- Zerodate K87
- Performance
- 9470
- Build quality
- 4771
- Productivity
- 7666
- Customizability
- 5376
- Portability
- 5052
Royal Kludge C96 HE vs Zerodate K87 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
15 of 22 specs differ
Royal Kludge C96 HE
Zerodate K87
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Rapid trigger
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
QMK
VIA
Mac & Windows
Released
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