Zerodate K87 vs Keychron C2
Get the Zerodate K87 for qmk. Get the Keychron C2 for hot-swappable.
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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)
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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 C2
Hot-swappable
Build quality in the top 40% of 100% boards under $100.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
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 C2
Layout size
80%
100%
Hot-swappable
No
Yes
Switch changes without soldering
Case material
ABS
ABS, Plastic
Switch options
Linear
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
QMK
Yes
No
The deep option when you want to remap every key
- Zerodate K87
- Keychron C2
- Performance
- 6966
- Build quality
- 7062
- Productivity
- 6677
- Customizability
- 7575
- Portability
- 5248
- Connection: Wired
- Keycaps: ABS
Zerodate K87 vs Keychron C2 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
11 of 20 specs differ
Zerodate K87
Keychron C2
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
USB-C
Case material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
QMK
VIA
Mac & Windows
Released
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