Head to head · Prices checked Nov 2, 2026

Geon F8X vs Velocifire Virtual 87

Get the Geon F8X for sound dampening.

KeebFinder may earn a commission when you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you.

Sound dampening

Geon F8X

from$395at Divinikey

Compare 2 stores

Velocifire Virtual 87

[In Stock] Virtual 87 80% Mechanical Barebone Keyboard Kit

from$349at Velocifire

Compare 2 stores

Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

Geon F8X

Sound dampening

Build quality in the top 15% of 80% boards at any price.

$395 at Divinikey

Get the

Velocifire Virtual 87

Build quality in the top 10% of 80% boards at any price.

Rules this board out

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

$349 at Velocifire

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.

Geon F8X

Velocifire Virtual 87

Connection
Wired
Bluetooth, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Mount style
Top Mount
Gasket Mount
Display
LED
None
A case display rather than a typing feature
Weight
3,800 g
1,700 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
Sound dampening
Yes
No

KeebFinder scores

How we score

Geon F8X
Velocifire Virtual 87

Performance: 73
72
Build quality: 81
82
Productivity: 77
77
Customizability: 91
91
Portability: 52
70

What they share

Layout size: 80%
Hot-swappable
Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
Case material: Aluminum
QMK
VIA

See every spec side by side

Full specs

Geon F8X vs Velocifire Virtual 87 specs

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

10 of 20 specs differ

Spec

Geon F8X

Velocifire Virtual 87

Typing & switches

Hot-swappable

Yes

Mount style

Top Mount

Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

Yes

Screw-in stabilizers

Yes

Layout

Layout size

80%

Layout standard

ANSI, ISO

Ergonomics

Standard

Display

LED

None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired

Bluetooth, Wired

Max polling rate

1,000 Hz

Battery

Wired only

5,000 mAh

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum

Plate material

Aluminum, CarbonFiber, FR4, Plastic, Polycarbonate

FR4

Weight

3,800 g

1,700 g

Dimensions

18 x 358 x 141 mm

—

Typing angle

9°

6°

Backlight

RGB

RGB, south-facing

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes

VIA

Yes

Extras

Released

2026

2025

For EU buyers

ISO layouts by store

Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.

Geon F8X

Listed on the product, not split by store: ISO.

Velocifire Virtual 87

Listed on the product, not split by store: ISO.

Where to buy

Compare prices

Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

Prices in USD are converted to your currency and can change at any time. KeebFinder may earn a commission when you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you.

Geon F8X2 stores