IDABAO ID87 vs ID80V280% or 75%?
Choose the ID87 for its 80% gasket-mounted design and brass plate, or the ID80V2 for a smaller 75% layout with QMK/VIA support and ISO options.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
IDABAO ID87
Sound dampening
Build quality in the top 25% of 80% boards under $100.
- 80% TKL layout with approximately 87 key positions and no numpad.
- Gasket mount and sound dampening are listed.
- Brass plate, with aluminum, acrylic, and polycarbonate case materials listed.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
- No numpad.
Get the
IDABAO ID80V2
QMK
Build quality in the top 20% of 75% boards under $100.
- 75% layout with both ISO and ANSI options listed.
- QMK and VIA support are listed.
- Hot-swappable PCB with Kailh sockets, according to the product description.
- No numpad.
Pick the ID87 if you want an 80% gasket-mounted kit with a brass plate and its listed mix of aluminum, acrylic, and polycarbonate materials. Choose the ID80V2 if a 75% layout, ISO availability, or QMK/VIA support matters more. Both are wired barebones kits, so account for choosing switches and keycaps separately.
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.
IDABAO ID87
IDABAO ID80V2
Layout size
80%
75%
Case material
Acrylic, Aluminum, Polycarbonate
Acrylic, Aluminum
QMK
No
Yes
The deep option when you want to remap every key
VIA
No
Yes
GUI remapping without compiling firmware
Sound dampening
Yes
No
- IDABAO ID87
- IDABAO ID80V2
- Performance
- 4953
- Build quality
- 7479
- Productivity
- 6367
- Customizability
- 5584
- Portability
- 5661
- Connection: Wired
- Hot-swappable
What will you mostly use it for?
The ID80V2 leads for buyers prioritizing a smaller layout, ISO availability, or listed QMK/VIA support. The ID87 is a more specific choice for someone seeking an 80% kit with gasket mounting and a brass plate. Both are wired, hot-swappable barebones kits, so buyers should also plan to select switches and keycaps. Neither includes a numpad.
Pick the IDABAO ID80V2
- Both are wired and hot-swappable, so neither has a listed wireless connection advantage.
- The ID80V2 has QMK/VIA support and a 75% layout, offering more listed configuration features in a smaller format.
IDABAO ID87 vs ID80V2 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
5 of 15 specs differ
IDABAO ID87
IDABAO ID80V2
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Backlight
QMK
VIA
Released
ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
IDABAO ID87
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
IDABAO ID80V2
Input Gear
ISO
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IDABAO ID87 vs ID80V2: your questions
The ID87 is an 80% TKL kit with gasket mounting and a brass plate. The ID80V2 is a 75% kit with QMK/VIA support and ISO and ANSI layout options listed.
No, the ID87 has no ISO layout options, including ISO-DE and UK variants. The ID80V2 lists both ISO and ANSI layouts.
Yes, QMK and VIA support are listed for the ID80V2. These features are not listed for the ID87.
Yes, both products are listed as hot-swappable. The ID80V2 vendor description specifies Kailh sockets, while the ID87 description says its PCB has hot-swap sockets.
Both are described as barebones kits, and the ID87 vendor listing explicitly says switches and keycaps are not included. Check the specific ID80V2 kit listing for what is included before ordering.
The ID80V2 is the smaller layout at 75%, compared with the ID87's 80% TKL layout. Both lack a numpad.
Neither kit has a numpad, according to their compatibility details. The ID87's 80% TKL layout and the ID80V2's 75% layout both omit one.
The ID87 is listed with a gasket mount and sound dampening. No mounting style is listed for the ID80V2.
The ID87 metadata lists aluminum, acrylic, and polycarbonate for the case, along with a brass plate. Its vendor description also identifies transparent or partly transparent Crystal case elements.
The ID80V2 vendor description specifies an anodized aluminum top case and an acrylic bottom. It also lists a brass counterweight in the bottom.
No wireless connection is listed for either keyboard; both are wired-only. Both product listings specify USB-C.
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