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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

FUDE EK8870 vs Keycool 87

Get the FUDE EK8870 for hall effect and qmk.

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.

FUDE EK8870

Keycool 87

  • Layout size

    100%

    80%

  • Hall effect (magnetic)

    Yes

    No

  • Connection

    2.4 GHz

    Wired

  • Switch options

    Magnetic

    Clicky, Linear, Tactile

  • QMK

    Yes

    No

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • FUDE EK8870
  • Keycool 87
Performance
57
77
Build quality
72
47
Productivity
77
58
Customizability
75
62
Portability
50
56

What they share

  • Case material: ABS
See every spec side by side

Full specs

FUDE EK8870 vs Keycool 87 specs

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

11 of 20 specs differ

FUDE EK8870

Keycool 87

Typing & switches

Switch options

Magnetic
Clicky, Linear, Tactile

Hall effect (magnetic)

Yes
No

Mount style

—
Plate Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

100%
80%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Media keys

Yes
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

2.4 GHz
Wired

Build & materials

Case material

ABS
ABS

Plate material

—
Plastic

Keycaps

ABS
ABS, PBT

Dimensions

39 x 443 x 140 mm
—

Backlight

None
RGB

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
No

VIA

Yes
No

N-key rollover

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2025
2023

Where to buy

Compare prices

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

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

FUDE EK88702 stores
  • VelocifireCN

    In stock
    $39Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$39Visit
Keycool 872 stores
  • MKUS

    In stock
    $45Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$45Visit

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