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Head to head · Prices checked Nov 11, 2026

Hexgears Gemini Dawn vs Weikav WK87

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

Hexgears Gemini Dawn

Build quality in the top 40% of 80% boards under $150.

Rules this board out

  • No numpad.

Get the

Weikav WK87

Rules this board out

  • South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.

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.

Hexgears Gemini Dawn

Weikav WK87

  • Layout size

    80%

    87%

  • Connection

    Wired

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency

  • Switch options

    Clicky, Linear, Tactile

    Linear

  • Mount style

    Plate Mount

    Gasket Mount

  • Backlight

    RGB

    RGB, south-facing

    RGB for looks and low light rather than speed

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Hexgears Gemini Dawn
  • Weikav WK87
Performance
75
61
Build quality
61
63
Productivity
66
51
Customizability
69
67
Portability
61
48

What they share

  • Hot-swappable
  • Keycaps: PBT
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Full specs

Hexgears Gemini Dawn vs Weikav WK87 specs

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

10 of 17 specs differ

Hexgears Gemini Dawn

Weikav WK87

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Linear

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Plate Mount
Gasket Mount

Layout

Layout size

80%
87%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Media keys

Yes
No

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

USB-C

Yes
No

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
—

Plate material

Aluminum
—

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Backlight

RGB
RGB, south-facing

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2023
2026

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