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MCHOSE GX87 vs PBTfans GT 80

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What actually differs

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.

MCHOSE GX87

PBTfans GT 80

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Wired

    Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency

  • QMK

    Yes

    No

    The deep option when you want to remap every key

  • Plate material

    Plastic

    Aluminum, FR4, Polycarbonate

  • Backlight

    RGB

    None

    RGB for looks and low light rather than speed

  • N-key rollover

    Yes

    No

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • MCHOSE GX87
  • PBTfans GT 80
Performance
80
51
Build quality
81
68
Productivity
89
66
Customizability
86
56
Portability
87
53

What they share

  • Layout size: 80%
  • Hot-swappable
  • Case material: Aluminum
  • VIA
  • Sound dampening
  • Keycaps: PBT
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Full specs

MCHOSE GX87 vs PBTfans GT 80 specs

Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.

8 of 22 specs differ

MCHOSE GX87

PBTfans GT 80

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Clicky

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
—

Sound dampening

Yes
Yes

Layout

Layout size

80%
80%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired

Max polling rate

1,000 Hz
—

Battery

8,000 mAh
Wired only

USB-C

Yes
No

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Aluminum

Plate material

Plastic
Aluminum, FR4, Polycarbonate

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Weight

2,800 g
—

Backlight

RGB
None

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
No

VIA

Yes
Yes

N-key rollover

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2024
2026

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