Zerodate K87 vs Jamesdonkey A3
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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
Zerodate K87
Build quality in the top 30% of 80% boards under $100.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
- No numpad.
Get the
Jamesdonkey A3
Hot-swappable
Build quality in the top 50% of 75% boards under $100.
- No numpad.
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.
Zerodate K87
Jamesdonkey A3
Layout size
80%
75%
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
ABS, PBT, Plastic, Polycarbonate
Switch options
Linear
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
- Zerodate K87
- Jamesdonkey A3
- Performance
- 6961
- Build quality
- 7066
- Productivity
- 6691
- Customizability
- 7585
- Portability
- 5279
Zerodate K87 vs Jamesdonkey A3 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
18 of 25 specs differ
Zerodate K87
Jamesdonkey A3
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Media keys
Connection
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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