Keychron V1 Max vs Zuoya GMK87
Choose the Keychron V1 Max for QMK, a knob and documented 1000 Hz polling, or the Zuoya GMK87 if its built-in screen and included foam layers matter more.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Keychron V1 Max
Battery
Build quality in the top 5% of 75% boards under $100.
- QMK and VIA support, with Keychron describing remapping and macro configuration through its Launcher web app.
- A knob, multimedia keys, and N-key rollover in wired and wireless modes.
- A 4000 mAh battery and a listed 1000 Hz polling rate.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- No numpad.
Get the
Zuoya GMK87
Build quality in the top 25% of 80% boards under $100.
- Built-in screen.
- Hot-swappable design with a gasket mount and polycarbonate plate.
- The vendor lists case, plate, and PE PCB foam in the kit.
- 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.
- No numpad.
Choose the Keychron V1 Max if you want QMK and VIA support, a knob, a 1000 Hz polling rate, or ISO layout choices. Pick the Zuoya GMK87 if its built-in screen and included foam layers are more important than those features. Both offer hot-swapping, wireless connectivity, and a gasket-mounted polycarbonate-plate build.
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 V1 Max
Zuoya GMK87
Layout size
75%
80%
Battery
4,000 mAh
3,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Case material
ABS, Plastic
ABS
Mount style
Gasket Mount, Plate Mount
Gasket Mount
Knob
Yes
No
- Keychron V1 Max
- Zuoya GMK87
- Performance
- 8361
- Build quality
- 8671
- Productivity
- 9776
- Customizability
- 9877
- Portability
- 7973
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Sound dampening
- Plate material: Polycarbonate
What will you mostly use it for?
The V1 Max is the more feature-rich choice for gaming, office work, programming, and travel based on its documented polling rate, controls, layout selection, and larger battery. It also has more explicit firmware and switch-modification details for customization. The GMK87’s strongest distinguishing feature is its screen, while its included foam layers add a concrete kit feature. Content creation depends on whether physical knob and media controls or a keyboard screen better fits your workflow.
Pick the Keychron V1 Max
- The V1 Max lists a 1000 Hz polling rate, including for 2.4 GHz and wired connections in Keychron’s product details.
- It has N-key rollover in both wireless and wired modes.
- The GMK87’s metadata does not give a polling rate.
Keychron V1 Max vs Zuoya GMK87 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
13 of 27 specs differ
Keychron V1 Max
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
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Keychron V1 Max
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW
Out of stockShips to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-IT, ISO-SW, ISO-PT
In stockDoes not ship to you
Zuoya GMK87
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
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Keychron V1 Max vs Zuoya GMK87: your questions
The V1 Max has a listed 1000 Hz polling rate, and Keychron specifies that rate for 2.4 GHz and wired modes. The GMK87’s product details do not list a polling rate, so the V1 Max has the clearer gaming specification.
Yes, the V1 Max metadata lists QMK and VIA support. Keychron also describes using its Launcher web app for remapping keys and setting macros.
Yes, the GMK87 is listed with a screen. The V1 Max is listed without one.
The V1 Max is listed in ANSI and several ISO variants, including ISO-DE, ISO-UK, Nordic, and others. The GMK87 is ANSI only, with no ISO layout offered.
Both keyboards are listed as hot-swappable. Keychron specifies that the V1 Max accepts 3-pin and 5-pin MX mechanical switches.
The V1 Max has a listed 4000 mAh battery, while the GMK87 has a 3000 mAh battery. Keychron also states up to 190 hours for the V1 Max with backlighting off, though actual use can vary.
Yes, its vendor listing names case, plate, and PE PCB foam as included. The V1 Max vendor description mentions sound-absorbing foam but does not list the same three foam layers.
Both models are listed with south-facing RGB. Their compatibility notes warn that shine-through legends can stay dark and some sculpted keycaps may clip the LEDs.
The V1 Max is a 75% keyboard, while the GMK87 is an 80% keyboard. Neither has a numpad.
Yes, the V1 Max is listed with Mac/Windows support, and Keychron describes a system toggle and keycaps for both systems. The vendor also lists Windows, macOS, and Linux as compatible systems.
The vendor lists a switch and keycap puller and a USB Type-A to Type-C wire in the box. It also lists case, plate, and PE PCB foam as included.
The V1 Max is listed with knob support and multimedia keys. The GMK87 listing highlights its screen, but does not list a knob or multimedia keys.
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