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Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the IDOBAO ID87 V2 and Keychron Q16 HE and view their biggest differences. The detailed comparison table allows you to see all the essential features, specifications, and benefits of each keyboard at a glance. Whether you're looking for performance, value, or specific functionalities, this comparison tool helps you make an informed decision.

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IDOBAO ID87 V2 TKL Hot-swappable Keyboard Kit
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Keychron Q16 HE 8K Magnetic Switch Keyboard

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  • Released in 2022
  • Available in a 80% layout
  • Built with the ANSI layout standard
  • Supports Wired, Wired only connectivity
  • Weighs about 1640 g
  • Made with a Aluminum case
  • Offers Yes, White RGB lighting
  • Released in 2025
  • Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky, Magnetic switch options
  • Available in a 65% layout
  • Built with the ANSI, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO layout standard
  • Compatible with both Mac and Windows
  • Utilizes Hall effect sensors
  • Supports VIA configuration
  • Enables rapid trigger functionality
  • Has built-in sound dampening
  • Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style
  • Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless, Wired only, connectivity
  • Runs at a 8000 Hz polling rate
  • Weighs about 1060 g
  • Sized at 22 x 315 x 111 mm
  • Made with a Ceramic, Wood, Metal case
  • Features Ceramic keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, North-face, Rgb North-face RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 49
  • Build Quality: 56.8
  • Productivity: 65.2
  • Customizability: 74.1
  • Portability: 59
Scores
  • Performance: 94.3
  • Build Quality: 87.2
  • Productivity: 84.1
  • Customizability: 92.5
  • Portability: 87.2
Name
IDOBAO ID87 V2
Name
Keychron Q16 HE
Release year
2022
Release year
2025
Switch Options
-
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky, Magnetic
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
80%
Layout Size
65%
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Standard
ANSI, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Knob Support
 
Knob Support
 
Display Support
 
Display Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
USB-C
 
USB-C
 
USB passthrough
 
USB passthrough
 
Connection
Wired, Wired only
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless, Wired only,
Polling Rate
-
Polling Rate
8000 Hz
Battery capacity
-
Battery capacity
-
Hall Effect Support
 
Hall Effect Support
 
QMK Support
 
QMK Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIAL Support
 
VIAL Support
 
N-Key Rollover
 
N-Key Rollover
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Mount Style
-
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
White
Backlight
 
Rgb, North-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Aluminum
Case Material
Ceramic, Wood, Metal
Keycaps Material
-
Keycaps Material
Ceramic
Dimensions
-
Dimensions
22 x 315 x 111 mm
Weight
1640g
Weight
1060g
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