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Zerodate K87 vs Azio KB505U Vision

Get the Zerodate K87 for qmk and via. Get the Azio KB505U Vision for hot-swappable.

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.

Zerodate K87

Azio KB505U Vision

  • Connection

    Wired

    Bluetooth, Wired

  • Hot-swappable

    No

    Yes

  • Weight

    560 g

    816 g

  • QMK

    Yes

    No

  • VIA

    Yes

    No

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Zerodate K87
  • Azio KB505U Vision
Performance
70
49
Build quality
71
53
Productivity
66
59
Customizability
76
63
Portability
52
52
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Full specs

Zerodate K87 vs Azio KB505U Vision specs

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

10 of 17 specs differ

Zerodate K87

Azio KB505U Vision

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear
—

Hot-swappable

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

80%
—

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Media keys

No
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Bluetooth, Wired

Build & materials

Case material

ABS
—

Keycaps

ABS
—

Weight

560 g
816 g

Dimensions

35 x 350 x 130 mm
28 x 188 x 467 mm

Backlight

RGB
None

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
No

VIA

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2025
2018

Where to buy

Compare prices

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

Zerodate K872 stores
  • VelocifireCN

    In stock
    $29Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$29Visit
  • AzioUS

    In stock
    $33Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$33Visit

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