Zerodate K87 vs Keychron B5 Pro
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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
QMK
Build quality in the top 30% of 80% boards under $100.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
- No numpad.
Get the
Keychron B5 Pro
Build quality in the bottom 10% of 100% boards under $100.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
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
Keychron B5 Pro
Layout size
80%
100%
Connection
Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Switch options
Linear
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Weight
560 g
623 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
QMK
Yes
No
The deep option when you want to remap every key
- Zerodate K87
- Keychron B5 Pro
- Performance
- 6951
- Build quality
- 7043
- Productivity
- 6670
- Customizability
- 7549
- Portability
- 5252
- Case material: ABS
- Keycaps: ABS
Zerodate K87 vs Keychron B5 Pro specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
11 of 20 specs differ
Zerodate K87
Keychron B5 Pro
Switch options
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
Mac & Windows
Released
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