Keychron Q3 vs Zuoya GMK87Wired or Wireless?
Choose the Keychron Q3 for QMK/VIA customization and broader layout options, or the Zuoya GMK87 for wireless connectivity and a built-in screen.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Keychron Q3
Knob
Build quality in the top 5% of 80% boards under $100.
- CNC-machined aluminum case and steel plate.
- QMK and VIA support, with a programmable knob for keys and macros.
- Available in ANSI, ISO, JIS, and named ISO variants.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Get the
Zuoya GMK87
Build quality in the top 30% of 80% boards under $100.
- Wired, 2.4 GHz, and Bluetooth connectivity, with a listed 3000mAh battery.
- Built-in screen.
- Gasket mount with an ABS case and polycarbonate plate.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
Pick the Keychron Q3 if you want wired operation with QMK/VIA customization, a programmable knob, and broader layout choices. Choose the Zuoya GMK87 if wireless use and a built-in screen matter more than those controls. Check layout availability before buying the GMK87 if you need an ISO version.
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.
Keychron Q3
Zuoya GMK87
Connection
Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Case material
Aluminum
ABS
Mount style
Gasket Mount, PCB Mount, Plate Mount
Gasket Mount
Knob
Yes
No
Display
None
Yes
A case display rather than a typing feature
- Keychron Q3
- Zuoya GMK87
- Performance
- 7160
- Build quality
- 9170
- Productivity
- 9875
- Customizability
- 9877
- Portability
- 5773
- Layout size: 80%
- Hot-swappable
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The Q3 takes the lead for programming, office use, gaming, modding, and content-creation controls, mainly through its QMK/VIA support, layout choices, and knob. The GMK87 is the clearer travel pick because it supports wireless connections and has a listed battery. Both are 80% gasket-mount keyboards with hot-swappable switches, so the choice hinges more on connectivity and control features than layout size.
Pick the Keychron Q3
- The Q3 lists a 1000 Hz polling rate for its wired connection.
- The GMK87 offers wired, 2.4 GHz, and Bluetooth connectivity, but no polling rate is listed.
Keychron Q3 vs Zuoya GMK87 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
12 of 26 specs differ
Keychron Q3
Zuoya GMK87
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
Mac & Windows
Released
ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Keychron Q3
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW
In stockShips to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW
Out of stockDoes not ship to you
Zuoya GMK87
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
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Keychron Q3 vs Zuoya GMK87: your questions
No, the Q3 is listed as wired only, with USB-C connectivity. The GMK87 supports wired, 2.4 GHz, and Bluetooth connections.
Yes, the GMK87 vendor listing specifies Bluetooth 5.0, alongside wired and 2.4 GHz modes. It also lists a 3000mAh battery.
The GMK87 has a screen according to its product metadata. The Q3 is listed without a screen.
The Q3 is listed in ANSI, ISO, and JIS standards, with ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-SW, and ISO-UK among its variants. The vendor also names Nordic ISO availability.
No, the GMK87 is listed as ANSI only, and its compatibility rules specify that ISO variants are not offered. The Q3 is the option here with listed ISO layouts.
Yes, both keyboards are listed as hot-swappable. The Q3 vendor description specifies support for 3-pin and 5-pin MX switches.
The Q3 supports QMK and VIA, and its vendor description says the knob can be assigned keys or macros. The GMK87 listing does not describe comparable remapping software.
The Q3 has an aluminum case and steel plate in its specifications. Its vendor description specifies a full CNC-machined aluminum body.
The GMK87 uses an ABS case and polycarbonate plate. Its vendor listing also specifies case, plate, and PE PCB foam.
Both use south-facing RGB LEDs, and both have a compatibility note that shine-through legends stay dark. The notes also warn that some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
The GMK87 has wireless options through Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz, plus a listed 3000mAh battery. The Q3 is wired only, so it is less suited to use away from a fixed setup.
The Q3 vendor description says its VIA-configured knob can handle tasks such as zooming, adjusting brush size, and selecting video clips or photos. The GMK87 listing does not describe a knob.
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