Gopolar Tai Chi GG87 vs Qwertykeys QK80 Mk2Wired or Wireless?
Choose the Tai Chi GG87 for its QMK support and OLED display, or the QK80 Mk2 for wireless connectivity, hot-swappable switches, RGB and an ISO option.
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Which one should you get?
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Gopolar Tai Chi GG87
Build quality in the top 30% of 80% boards under $200.
- QMK support in addition to VIA programmability.
- A customizable OLED display.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
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Qwertykeys QK80 Mk2
Hot-swappable
Build quality in the top 5% of 80% boards under $150.
- Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity with an 8000mAh battery.
- Hot-swappable switches for changes without soldering.
- RGB backlighting and a screen that supports custom GIF animations and images.
Choose the Gopolar Tai Chi GG87 if QMK support and a customizable OLED display are your priorities. Choose the Qwertykeys QK80 Mk2 if you want wireless connections, hot-swappable switches, RGB lighting, or ISO layout options, features the GG87 does not offer. The GG87’s soldered switches and ANSI-only layout make it a less suitable choice for buyers who want to swap switches without soldering or need an ISO variant.
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.
Gopolar Tai Chi GG87
Qwertykeys QK80 Mk2
Connection
Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Hot-swappable
No
Yes
Switch changes without soldering
Case material
ABS
Aluminum, Copper, Steel
Mount style
Gasket Mount
Gasket Mount, Plate Mount
Display
OLED
TFT
A case display rather than a typing feature
- Gopolar Tai Chi GG87
- Qwertykeys QK80 Mk2
- Performance
- 4267
- Build quality
- 7089
- Productivity
- 8284
- Customizability
- 6984
- Portability
- 5387
- Layout size: 80%
- VIA
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The QK80 Mk2 has the clearest advantages for gaming, office use, travel, modding and content creation, based on wireless connectivity, hot-swap support, RGB and its screen features. Programming is a closer call: the GG87 adds QMK alongside VIA, while the QK80 Mk2 offers VIA and screen customization. Buyers who need an ISO layout should consider the QK80 Mk2, which lists ISO and ISO-DE options. The GG87 remains a fit for someone specifically seeking a wired QMK board with an OLED display.
Pick the Qwertykeys QK80 Mk2
- The QK80 Mk2 supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz and wired connections, while the GG87 is wired only.
- RGB backlighting is listed for the QK80 Mk2, while the GG87 has no RGB.
Gopolar Tai Chi GG87 vs Qwertykeys QK80 Mk2 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
14 of 22 specs differ
Gopolar Tai Chi GG87
Qwertykeys QK80 Mk2
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
Mac & Windows
Released
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ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Gopolar Tai Chi GG87
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Qwertykeys QK80 Mk2
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ISO-DE
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Gopolar Tai Chi GG87 vs Qwertykeys QK80 Mk2: your questions
No. Its listed connectivity is wired only, using USB-C. For Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz wireless, consider the QK80 Mk2.
Yes. The QK80 Mk2 supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz and wired USB-C connections. Its listed battery capacity is 8000mAh.
The Tai Chi GG87 lists both QMK and VIA support. The QK80 Mk2 lists VIA support, but not QMK.
No. Its switches are soldered, so replacing them requires soldering. The QK80 Mk2 is listed as hot-swappable.
Yes. The QK80 Mk2’s layout options include ISO and ISO-DE. The Tai Chi GG87 is listed as ANSI and does not offer ISO variants.
The Tai Chi GG87 has a customizable OLED display. The QK80 Mk2 has a TFT screen, and its vendor listing says it supports custom GIF animations and images.
The QK80 Mk2 has RGB backlighting. The Tai Chi GG87 is listed without RGB.
Both are listed as 80% keyboards with a normal ergonomic layout. The QK80 Mk2 vendor listing describes it as tenkeyless.
The QK80 Mk2 has Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless, an 8000mAh battery and a carrying case listed among its included items. The Tai Chi GG87 is wired only and weighs about 2000g according to its listing.
Its listed case options include aluminum, copper and steel, and its plate options include FR4, aluminum, POM and plastic. The vendor description also identifies an aluminum case, a spray-coated stainless steel external weight and a POM plate.
Yes. The Tai Chi GG87 lists VIA support as well as QMK support. The QK80 Mk2 also lists VIA support.
The vendor listing includes a carrying case, USB cable, switch puller, keycap puller, 2.4GHz receiver and extension adapter. It also lists a silicone gasket, Mac modifier keycaps and extra switches.
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