Keychron Lemokey P1 vs Zuoya GMK87Aluminum vs Screen
Choose the Lemokey P1 for its aluminum build, stated 1000 Hz polling rate and ISO options, or the GMK87 for an 80% kit with a screen.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Keychron Lemokey P1
Aluminum
Build quality in the top 5% of 75% boards under $150.
- CNC-machined aluminum case, with a polycarbonate plate and gasket mount.
- 1000 Hz polling rate listed, with N-key rollover in wired and wireless modes.
- 75% layout offered in ANSI and multiple ISO variants.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- No numpad.
Get the
Zuoya GMK87
Screen
Build quality in the top 30% of 80% boards under $100.
- 80% layout with a screen.
- Gasket mount, ABS case and polycarbonate plate.
- Hot-swappable DIY or barebones 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.
Pick the Lemokey P1 if you want an aluminum 75% keyboard with a listed 1000 Hz polling rate, programmable knob and ISO choices. Choose the Zuoya GMK87 if its screen and 80% layout matter more, and you prefer an ABS DIY kit. Both are gasket-mounted and hot-swappable, so those features alone do not separate them.
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
Zuoya GMK87
Layout size
75%
80%
Battery
4,000 mAh
3,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Case material
Aluminum
ABS
Knob
Yes
No
Display
None
Yes
A case display rather than a typing feature
- Keychron Lemokey P1
- Zuoya GMK87
- Performance
- 8160
- Build quality
- 8870
- Productivity
- 9775
- Customizability
- 9677
- Portability
- 8173
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Mount style: Gasket Mount
- Sound dampening
- Plate material: Polycarbonate
What will you mostly use it for?
The Lemokey P1 leads in the gaming, office, programming, travel and content-creation picks, mainly through its stated polling rate, wider layout selection and programmable knob. Modding is a closer call because both are hot-swappable DIY kits, though the P1 names QMK and VIA support. The GMK87's screen and 80% layout may still suit buyers who prioritize those features over the P1's aluminum case and broader layout choices.
Pick the Keychron Lemokey P1
- The Lemokey P1 lists a 1000 Hz polling rate and N-key rollover for wired and wireless modes.
- Its vendor description identifies a 2.4 GHz connection with 1000 Hz polling and an aluminum rotary encoder.
Keychron Lemokey P1 vs Zuoya GMK87 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
10 of 26 specs differ
Keychron Lemokey P1
Zuoya GMK87
Switch options
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
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW
In stockShips to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO
In stockDoes not ship to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW
In stockDoes not ship to you
Zuoya GMK87
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
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Keychron Lemokey P1 vs Zuoya GMK87: your questions
The Lemokey P1 is the clearer fit if polling rate matters, since its specs list 1000 Hz and N-key rollover for wired and wireless modes. The GMK87 listing does not give a polling-rate figure.
The Lemokey P1 lists a 1000 Hz polling rate, and its vendor description specifies that rate for wired and 2.4 GHz modes. No polling-rate figure is listed for the Zuoya GMK87.
The Lemokey P1 is a 75% keyboard offered in ANSI and multiple ISO variants. The GMK87 is an 80% ANSI keyboard, and its compatibility rules specify that ISO layouts are not offered.
Yes, the GMK87 is listed with a screen. The Lemokey P1 is listed without one.
The Lemokey P1 has an aluminum case, described by Keychron as full CNC-machined aluminum. The GMK87 has an ABS plastic case.
Both keyboards are listed as hot-swappable. Keychron says the P1 supports most 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style switches, while the GMK87 listing specifies a hot-swap PCB.
The Lemokey P1 is offered in multiple ISO variants, including UK, German and Nordic options in the vendor description. The GMK87 is ANSI only and does not offer ISO layouts.
Both list Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz and wired connectivity. Keychron also describes the P1 Pro as supporting Bluetooth connections to up to three devices; that detail is not listed for the GMK87.
The Lemokey P1 lists a 4000 mAh battery, while the GMK87 lists 3000 mAh. Keychron's vendor description gives the P1 Pro an estimated runtime of up to 200 hours with the backlight off.
The Lemokey P1 lists QMK and VIA support, and Keychron describes using its web app to remap keys, the knob and macros. The GMK87 vendor listing mentions a firmware JSON file, but does not describe comparable remapping software.
Both use south-facing RGB, and both have a compatibility warning that shine-through legends stay dark. Some sculpted keycaps may also clip the LEDs.
Neither keyboard includes a numpad according to its compatibility rules. The P1 is a 75% layout, while the GMK87 is listed as 80%.
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