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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Zerodate K87 vs Keychron V4 Max

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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

Keychron V4 Max

  • Layout size

    80%

    60%

  • Connection

    Wired

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

  • Hot-swappable

    No

    Yes

  • Case material

    ABS

    ABS, Plastic

  • Switch options

    Linear

    Clicky, Linear, Tactile

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Zerodate K87
  • Keychron V4 Max
Performance
70
79
Build quality
71
86
Productivity
66
95
Customizability
76
96
Portability
52
88

What they share

  • QMK
  • VIA
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Full specs

Zerodate K87 vs Keychron V4 Max specs

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

16 of 26 specs differ

Zerodate K87

Keychron V4 Max

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear
Clicky, Linear, Tactile

Hot-swappable

No
Yes

Mount style

—
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

No
Yes

Screw-in stabilizers

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

80%
60%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

No
Yes

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Max polling rate

—
1,000 Hz

Battery

Wired only
4,000 mAh

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

ABS
ABS, Plastic

Plate material

—
Polycarbonate, Steel

Keycaps

ABS
PBT

Weight

560 g
645 g

Dimensions

35 x 350 x 130 mm
28 x 123 x 305 mm

Typing angle

—
4°

Backlight

RGB
RGB, south-facing

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
Yes

VIA

Yes
Yes

N-key rollover

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2025
2024

Where to buy

Compare prices

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

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

Zerodate K872 stores
  • VelocifireCN

    In stock
    $29Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$29Visit
  • KeychronHK

    In stock
    $84Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$84Visit
  • Keychron (DE)DE

    Out of stock
    $115Visit

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