Zerodate K87 vs Vortex POK3R
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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
Vortex POK3R
Build quality in the top 45% of 60% boards under $50.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
- Compact layout only. No function row, dedicated arrow keys, or numpad.
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
Vortex POK3R
Layout size
80%
60%
Case material
ABS
Aluminum
Switch options
Linear
Clicky, Linear, Silent, Tactile
QMK
Yes
No
The deep option when you want to remap every key
VIA
Yes
No
GUI remapping without compiling firmware
- Zerodate K87
- Vortex POK3R
- Performance
- 6968
- Build quality
- 7062
- Productivity
- 6662
- Customizability
- 7560
- Portability
- 5271
- Connection: Wired
Zerodate K87 vs Vortex POK3R specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
12 of 20 specs differ
Zerodate K87
Vortex POK3R
Switch options
Mount style
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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