AULA EA75 Max vs Zuoya GMK87
Get the AULA EA75 Max for its TFT screen, multifunction knob and pre-installed linear switches, or the Zuoya GMK87 for an 80% barebones kit with adjustable feet and included case, plate and PE PCB foam.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
AULA EA75 Max
Battery
Build quality in the top 45% of 75% boards under $100.
- TFT screen and multifunction knob for status information and controls such as volume.
- 5000mAh battery and a listed 1000 Hz polling rate.
- PBT keycaps and included linear switches, with a silent linear switch option.
- 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.
- DIY barebones kit for buyers who want to choose their own switches and keycaps.
- Includes case, plate and PE PCB foam, plus adjustable feet.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- No numpad.
Choose the AULA EA75 Max for its TFT screen, multifunction knob, included PBT keycaps and switches, and 5000mAh battery. Choose the Zuoya GMK87 if you want a barebones kit with adjustable feet and included case, plate and PE PCB foam, rather than a board supplied with switches and keycaps.
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 EA75 Max
Zuoya GMK87
Layout size
75%
80%
Battery
5,000 mAh
3,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Knob
Yes
No
Display
TFT
Yes
A case display rather than a typing feature
N-key rollover
Yes
No
- AULA EA75 Max
- Zuoya GMK87
- Performance
- 7860
- Build quality
- 6870
- Productivity
- 8275
- Customizability
- 7377
- Portability
- 7973
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Case material: ABS
- Mount style: Gasket Mount
- Sound dampening
- Plate material: Polycarbonate
What will you mostly use it for?
The AULA is the more complete choice for gaming, office work, programming and travel, with listed switches, a larger battery and extra controls. The Zuoya is a more suitable starting point for buyers who want a barebones kit and plan to choose their own switches and keycaps. For content creation, the AULA's screen and knob add useful control options. Neither layout includes a numpad, and both use south-facing LEDs.
Pick the AULA EA75 Max
- The AULA lists a 1000 Hz polling rate, while no polling rate is listed for the Zuoya.
- Its N-Key Rollover and linear switches are specified for simultaneous inputs and gaming use.
AULA EA75 Max vs Zuoya GMK87 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
6 of 23 specs differ
AULA EA75 Max
Zuoya GMK87
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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AULA EA75 Max vs Zuoya GMK87: your questions
The AULA is a 75% keyboard supplied with switches and PBT keycaps, plus a TFT screen and knob. The Zuoya is an 80% barebones kit, so buyers supply their own switches and keycaps.
Neither keyboard has a numpad, according to their compatibility details. The AULA is a 75% layout and the Zuoya is an 80% layout.
The AULA EA75 Max has a TFT screen and a multifunction knob. Its vendor description says the screen can show information such as time and battery status, while the knob can control volume and RGB.
The AULA EA75 Max has a listed 5000mAh battery, while the Zuoya GMK87 lists 3000mAh. These are the stated battery capacities for the two boards.
Yes, the Zuoya GMK87 is listed as a DIY kit/barebones board. Its vendor description identifies it as a keyboard kit, so buyers should plan to provide switches and keycaps.
The AULA is listed as pre-built, with PBT keycaps and linear, silent switch types specified. Its vendor description names several possible switch variants, so check the chosen listing for the exact included switch.
The AULA is the stronger fit based on the listed 1000 Hz polling rate and N-Key Rollover. The Zuoya's listing does not specify a polling rate or N-Key Rollover.
Both keyboards have south-facing LEDs, and their compatibility details warn that shine-through legends stay dark. Some sculpted keycaps can also clip the LEDs.
The AULA is listed as supporting Mac and Windows, and its vendor description also names Android compatibility. The vendor notes that Mac modifier keycaps are not included.
The Zuoya vendor listing specifies case foam, plate foam and PE PCB foam. It also lists adjustable feet as a feature of the kit.
The AULA EA75 Max uses a 75% layout, while the Zuoya GMK87 uses an 80% layout. The AULA is the smaller layout category, though both lack a numpad.
Both listings specify Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz wireless and wired connectivity. The AULA vendor description identifies its wired connection as Type-C.
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