Keychron V3 vs Yunzii Y87Wired QMK or Wireless
Choose the Keychron V3 for QMK/VIA customization and layout choice, or the Yunzii Y87 for Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless.
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4.6 · 17 reviews
from$54at Keychron
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from$65at Yunzii
Which one should you get?
Get the
Keychron V3
QMK
Build quality in the top 5% of 80% boards under $100.
- QMK and VIA support, with vendor-described key remapping and macros.
- Hot-swappable sockets support 3-pin and 5-pin switches.
- Layout options include ANSI, ISO, and several named ISO variants.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Get the
Yunzii Y87
Build quality in the top 45% of 80% boards under $100.
- Tri-mode connectivity includes Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired operation.
- Aluminum case and PBT keycaps.
- Hot-swappable sockets support 3-pin and 5-pin switches, according to the vendor.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
Choose the Keychron V3 if QMK/VIA, switch customization, or an ISO layout matters most. Choose the Yunzii Y87 if Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz connectivity are the deciding features. Check the Y87’s ANSI-only layout against your key layout needs before buying.
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 V3
Yunzii Y87
Connection
Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Case material
ABS, Plastic
Aluminum
QMK
Yes
No
The deep option when you want to remap every key
VIA
Yes
No
GUI remapping without compiling firmware
Layout standard
ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-SW, ISO-UK, JIS
ANSI
ISO and JIS exist so regional layouts fit
- Keychron V3
- Yunzii Y87
- Performance
- 9180
- Build quality
- 8965
- Productivity
- 9885
- Customizability
- 9869
- Portability
- 5874
- Layout size: 80%
- Hot-swappable
- Knob
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The V3 leads for firmware customization, programming, and buyers who need layout choices beyond ANSI. The Y87 is the more flexible pick for moving between wired and wireless connections. Office use is a split: wireless convenience favors the Y87, while remapping and layout variety favor the V3. For gaming, the V3 has an explicitly listed wired polling rate, while neither listing establishes an advantage for wireless play.
Pick the Keychron V3
- The V3 is wired and its vendor listing specifies a 1000 Hz polling rate.
- The Y87 supports wired and wireless modes, but its listing does not specify a polling rate.
Keychron V3 vs Yunzii Y87 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
10 of 27 specs differ
Keychron V3
Yunzii Y87
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 V3
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW
In stockShips to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-ES
In stockDoes not ship to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW
Out of stockDoes not ship to you
Yunzii Y87
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
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Keychron V3 vs Yunzii Y87: your questions
The Yunzii Y87 supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired connections. The Keychron V3 is wired only.
Yes, the V3 metadata lists ISO and several variants, including ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, and ISO-SW. The vendor description also identifies a Russian-ANSI version, so check the exact version offered by the seller.
No, the Y87 is listed as ANSI only. Its compatibility rule says ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
The V3 is the stronger fit for firmware customization because it supports QMK and VIA, and Keychron describes remapping, macros, and shortcuts. Both keyboards are hot-swappable, but the V3 listing also specifies QMK/VIA support and screw-in stabilizers.
Yes, both are listed as hot-swappable. The vendor descriptions specify support for 3-pin and 5-pin switches on both models.
Both the V3 and Y87 are listed with knob support. Keychron describes the V3 knob as programmable through VIA, while Yunzii describes the Y87 knob as a control for switching connection modes.
The V3 vendor listing specifies double-shot PBT OSA-profile keycaps that are not shine-through. The Y87 is listed with PBT keycaps, and its vendor description says they are double-shot with a curved wave shape.
The V3 vendor listing specifies a wired connection and a 1000 Hz polling rate. The Y87 supports wired and wireless modes, but no polling rate is specified for it.
Both keyboards list Mac/Windows support. Keychron also describes a system toggle and additional Mac and Windows keycaps for the V3, while Yunzii describes mode shortcuts for iOS, Mac, and Windows.
Yes, its metadata lists a 3000 mAh battery. Yunzii’s vendor description says it can last up to 350 hours.
The V3 uses south-facing RGB LEDs, and its vendor listing specifies non-shine-through PBT keycaps. Its compatibility rule warns that shine-through legends stay dark and that some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Both are hot-swappable, and their vendor descriptions say they support 3-pin and 5-pin switches. The V3 also lists QMK/VIA support, while Yunzii describes compatible software for DIY and macro settings.
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