Keychron LemoKey P1 HE vs MCHOSE GX87Hall Effect Gaming vs Value TKL
Choose the Keychron P1 HE for cutting-edge magnetic switch features and gaming performance, or the MCHOSE GX87 for a more affordable, larger-format TKL with exceptional battery life.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Keychron LemoKey P1 HE
Hall Effect Gaming
Build quality in the top 5% of 75% boards under $200.
- Advanced Gateron double-rail magnetic switches with 0.1mm adjustable actuation.
- Includes gaming-centric features like rapid trigger and 4-in-1 dynamic keystrokes.
- Built with an aluminum plate, screw-in stabilizers, and multiple sound-dampening foam layers.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- No numpad.
Get the
MCHOSE GX87
Value TKL
Build quality in the top 15% of 80% boards under $200.
- Features a very large 8000mAh rechargeable battery.
- Uses a full CNC aluminum body with various surface finishing options.
- Includes a 5-layer sound-absorbing foam setup (Poron, IXPE, PET).
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
- No numpad.
Your primary need dictates the choice. For competitive gaming and deep customization with hall effect technology, the Keychron P1 HE is the superior tool despite its higher cost. If you need a full TKL layout, exceptional battery life, and solid aluminum build for general use on a budget, the MCHOSE GX87 delivers remarkable value. Consider the layout size and switch technology as your 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 LemoKey P1 HE
MCHOSE GX87
Layout size
75%
80%
Hall effect (magnetic)
Yes
No
Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing
Rapid trigger
Yes
No
Faster resets help in games and not in normal typing
Battery
4,000 mAh
8,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Case material
Aluminum, Metal
Aluminum
- Keychron LemoKey P1 HE
- MCHOSE GX87
- Performance
- 9380
- Build quality
- 8881
- Productivity
- 9789
- Customizability
- 9686
- Portability
- 8287
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- Mount style: Gasket Mount
- QMK
- VIA
What will you mostly use it for?
The Keychron P1 HE is the clear choice for gamers and modders, thanks to its magnetic switches and advanced features. The MCHOSE GX87 wins for office use and programming due to its larger layout and massive battery, while also being the more portable option for its size class. For travel, the smaller and lighter P1 HE is preferable, and content creators will find capable tools in either keyboard.
Pick the Keychron LemoKey P1 HE
- Features hall effect magnetic switches with adjustable actuation points from 0.2 to 3.8mm.
- Includes rapid trigger and dynamic keystroke features for competitive play.
- Offers a 1000Hz polling rate in both its 2.4GHz wireless and wired modes.
Keychron LemoKey P1 HE vs MCHOSE GX87 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
12 of 28 specs differ
Keychron LemoKey P1 HE
MCHOSE GX87
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Rapid trigger
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
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 LemoKey P1 HE
Input Gear
ISO-DE
Out of stockShips to you
Keychron
ISO-DE
Out of stockShips to you
MCHOSE GX87
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
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Keychron LemoKey P1 HE vs MCHOSE GX87: your questions
The Keychron P1 HE uses Gateron double-rail magnetic switches. Instead of physical metal contacts, they use hall effect sensors to detect keypresses, allowing for features like adjustable actuation points from 0.2mm to 3.8mm with 0.1mm precision, rapid trigger, and dynamic keystrokes.
The MCHOSE GX87 has a significantly larger 8000mAh battery compared to the Keychron P1 HE's 4000mAh battery. Based on battery capacity alone, the GX87 should offer longer wireless operation times between charges.
No, not interchangeably. The Keychron P1 HE is hot-swappable but only with compatible Gateron double-rail magnetic switches. The MCHOSE GX87 is hot-swappable with standard 3-pin/5-pin mechanical switches, offering broader switch compatibility.
Yes, both the Keychron P1 HE and MCHOSE GX87 list compatibility with Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems in their specifications.
Yes, both are tri-mode keyboards. They support wired USB-C, 2.4GHz wireless with a 1000Hz polling rate, and Bluetooth connectivity for use with multiple devices.
The Keychron P1 HE uses a 75% layout (81 keys) which combines the function row with the main cluster but removes the navigation cluster. The MCHOSE GX87 uses an 80% TKL layout (88 keys) which retains the function row and a dedicated navigation cluster but removes the number pad.
Yes. Both keyboards support QMK and VIA, which are open-source firmware and software that allow for deep customization including key remapping, macro creation, and lighting control.
Both are mod-friendly with gasket mounts and hot-swap sockets. The Keychron P1 HE has screw-in stabilizers and an aluminum plate. The MCHOSE GX87 Ultra model has a quick-disassemble case and uses a PC flex-cut plate, which may appeal to modders looking for a different typing feel.
The Keychron P1 HE uses a combination of 3mm acoustic foam, 2.5mm EPDM foam, and PET film. The MCHOSE GX87 uses a 5-layer setup including Poron sound-absorbing foam, IXPE foam, PET film, another Poron foam layer, and anti-static PET.
The Keychron P1 HE includes a programmable aluminum rotary encoder (knob). The MCHOSE GX87's metadata lists 'Knob Support' as an extra feature, suggesting some variants or the PCB may support adding one, but it is not listed as included in the pre-built package contents.
The MCHOSE GX87 is substantially heavier at 2800 grams (2.8kg). The Keychron P1 HE weighs 1800 grams (1.8kg). The GX87's weight is attributed to its full aluminum construction and large battery.
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