Hexgears Nova vs Zerodate K87
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![[In Stock] Zerodate K87 Full RGB Wired Mechanical Keyboard](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0549/0262/0278/files/K87_19.jpg?v=1745378340&width=3840&quality=75)
Which one should you get?
Get the
Hexgears Nova
Media keys
Build quality in the top 50% of 80% boards under $100.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
Get the
Zerodate K87
QMK
Build quality in the top 30% of 80% boards under $100.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
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 Nova
Zerodate K87
Case material
Aluminum
ABS
Switch options
Clicky, Tactile
Linear
QMK
No
Yes
The deep option when you want to remap every key
VIA
No
Yes
GUI remapping without compiling firmware
Media keys
Yes
No
- Hexgears Nova
- Zerodate K87
- Performance
- 6269
- Build quality
- 6270
- Productivity
- 5866
- Customizability
- 6075
- Portability
- 5552
- Layout size: 80%
- Connection: Wired
- Keycaps: ABS
Hexgears Nova vs Zerodate K87 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
7 of 18 specs differ
Hexgears Nova
Zerodate K87
Switch options
Mount style
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
QMK
VIA
Mac & Windows
Released
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