Keychron V5 Max vs Zuoya GMK87Numpad or Screen?
Choose the Keychron V5 Max for its numpad, ISO layout options and QMK support, or the Zuoya GMK87 if you want an 80% layout with a screen.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Keychron V5 Max
Battery
Build quality in the top 10% of 96% boards under $100.
- 96% layout includes a numpad and offers ANSI plus multiple ISO standards.
- QMK and VIA support, with Keychron Launcher described for remapping and macros.
- 1000 Hz polling rate for 2.4 GHz and wired modes, with N-key rollover in wired and wireless modes.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.
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Zuoya GMK87
Build quality in the top 25% of 80% boards under $100.
- 80% ANSI layout provides a smaller footprint than the V5 Max’s 96% layout.
- Includes a screen, a feature not listed for the V5 Max.
- The kit listing specifies case, plate and PE PCB foam.
- 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.
Pick the Keychron V5 Max if you need a numpad, ISO layout choices or QMK/VIA customization, and its listed polling rate is useful for your gaming setup. Choose the Zuoya GMK87 if you prefer an 80% ANSI kit with a screen and can work without a numpad. Both support hot-swapping and wired, 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth connections, so layout and customization are the clearest deciding factors.
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 V5 Max
Zuoya GMK87
Layout size
96%
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 V5 Max
- Zuoya GMK87
- Performance
- 8361
- Build quality
- 8671
- Productivity
- 9776
- Customizability
- 9877
- Portability
- 5373
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Sound dampening
- Plate material: Polycarbonate
What will you mostly use it for?
The V5 Max leads for gaming, office work, programming, modding and content creation, mainly through its polling-rate specification, numpad and firmware features. The GMK87 is the more compact option for travel, though its weight is not listed, so the size advantage is the evidence-based distinction. Both models support hot-swapping and three connection modes. The GMK87 screen may appeal to buyers, but its function is not described.
Pick the Keychron V5 Max
- The V5 Max lists a 1000 Hz polling rate, with the vendor specifying that rate for 2.4 GHz and wired connections.
- It includes N-key rollover in both wireless and wired modes.
- The GMK87 has no polling-rate figure listed.
Keychron V5 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 V5 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 V5 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-SW
Out of stockDoes not ship to you
Zuoya GMK87
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
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Keychron V5 Max vs Zuoya GMK87: your questions
The Keychron V5 Max has a compact full-size 96% layout with a numpad. The Zuoya GMK87 is an 80% layout and its compatibility details specify that it has no numpad.
The Zuoya GMK87 is listed with a screen. The Keychron V5 Max is listed without one, and the GMK87 vendor description does not explain what the screen displays.
Yes, the V5 Max lists several ISO standards, including ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR and ISO-Nordic, as well as ANSI. The GMK87 is ANSI only and does not offer ISO variants.
The V5 Max has a specified 1000 Hz polling rate for 2.4 GHz and wired connections, plus N-key rollover in both wired and wireless modes. The GMK87 listing does not give a polling-rate figure, so the V5 Max has the clearer gaming specifications.
Both list Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity, as well as wired use. Keychron specifies Bluetooth 5.1 for the V5 Max, while the GMK87 vendor lists Bluetooth 5.0.
The Keychron V5 Max lists QMK and VIA support, and Keychron describes its Launcher web app for remapping keys and creating macros. The GMK87 listing confirms hot-swap support but does not list QMK or VIA.
Both keyboards list hot-swap support. Keychron specifies that the V5 Max supports 3-pin and 5-pin MX mechanical switches, while the GMK87 vendor describes its PCB as hotswap.
The V5 Max has a 4000mAh battery. Keychron lists up to 190 hours with the backlight off and up to 100 hours with RGB at its lowest brightness.
The GMK87 has a listed 3000mAh battery. Its vendor description does not give an estimated operating time.
The GMK87’s 80% layout is smaller than the V5 Max’s 96% layout. The V5 Max weighs 925g, while the GMK87 listing does not provide a weight for a direct weight comparison.
The GMK87 vendor listing specifies case foam, plate foam and PE PCB foam. It describes the product as a keyboard kit and also lists a switch and keycap puller plus a USB Type-A to Type-C wire in the box.
Both models have south-facing RGB LEDs, and their compatibility notes warn that shine-through legends stay dark. The same notes caution that some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
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