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Zerodate K87 vs Mechboards PocketType

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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

Mechboards PocketType

  • Ergonomics

    Standard

    Ortholinear

  • QMK

    Yes

    No

  • VIA

    Yes

    No

  • Backlight

    RGB

    None

  • Released

    2025

    2021

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Zerodate K87
  • Mechboards PocketType
Performance
70
42
Build quality
71
52
Productivity
66
44
Customizability
76
46
Portability
52
40
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Full specs

Zerodate K87 vs Mechboards PocketType specs

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

6 of 14 specs differ

Zerodate K87

Mechboards PocketType

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear
—

Layout

Layout size

80%
—

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Ortholinear

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
—

Build & materials

Case material

ABS
—

Keycaps

ABS
—

Weight

560 g
—

Dimensions

35 x 350 x 130 mm
18 x 60 x 135 mm

Backlight

RGB
None

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
No

VIA

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2025
2021

Where to buy

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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
  • MechboardsUK

    In stock
    $22Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$22Visit

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