Meletrix Zoom65 V3 vs Zuoya GMK87Aluminum or TKL Layout
Choose the Zoom65 V3 for its aluminum construction and QMK/VIA support, or the GMK87 if you prefer a TKL layout and lower cost.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Meletrix Zoom65 V3
Knob
Build quality in the top 5% of 65% boards under $200.
- Anodized aluminum case and back plate, according to the vendor listing.
- QMK and VIA support, plus a hot-swappable RGB PCB.
- Wired USB-C, Bluetooth, and 2.4 GHz connectivity.
- 65% layout. No function row and no numpad.
Get the
Zuoya GMK87
Build quality in the top 30% of 80% boards under $100.
- 80% TKL layout with 87 keys, as specified by the vendor.
- Gasket mount, ABS case, and polycarbonate plate.
- Case, plate, and PE PCB foam are included, according to the vendor listing.
- 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.
Choose the Meletrix Zoom65 V3 if aluminum construction, QMK/VIA, and mounting customization matter more than having a larger layout. Choose the Zuoya GMK87 if you want an 80% TKL kit with gasket mounting and a lower-cost option. Check the GMK87's south-facing LED note if shine-through keycaps are important to you.
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.
Meletrix Zoom65 V3
Zuoya GMK87
Layout size
65%
80%
Case material
Aluminum, Plastic
ABS
Mount style
PCB Mount, Plate Mount, Sandwich Mount, Top Mount
Gasket Mount
Knob
Yes
No
Display
LCD
Yes
A case display rather than a typing feature
- Meletrix Zoom65 V3
- Zuoya GMK87
- Performance
- 6760
- Build quality
- 9270
- Productivity
- 9475
- Customizability
- 9877
- Portability
- 8773
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The Zoom65 V3 leads in gaming on the strength of its specified polling rate, and it has the clearer feature set for office, programming, travel, and modding. The GMK87's larger TKL layout gives it an edge for users who want a more spacious keyboard for content work. Both offer three connection modes and hot-swap support, so these shared features do not settle the choice.
Pick the Meletrix Zoom65 V3
- The Zoom65 V3 lists a 1000 Hz polling rate; the GMK87 listing does not specify one.
- Both support wired, Bluetooth, and 2.4 GHz connections, and both have hot-swappable PCBs.
Meletrix Zoom65 V3 vs Zuoya GMK87 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
11 of 21 specs differ
Meletrix Zoom65 V3
Zuoya GMK87
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
Backlight
QMK
VIA
Mac & Windows
Released
ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Meletrix Zoom65 V3
Listed on the product, not split by store: ISO.
Zuoya GMK87
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
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Meletrix Zoom65 V3 vs Zuoya GMK87: your questions
The Zoom65 V3 is a 65% keyboard with an aluminum case and QMK/VIA support. The GMK87 is an 80% TKL kit with an ABS case and gasket mount.
Neither product's compatibility rules indicate a numpad. The Zoom65 V3 is specifically described as a 65% layout with no numpad.
The Zoom65 V3 is listed with ANSI and ISO layout standards. The GMK87 is ANSI-only, with no ISO-DE, UK, or other ISO variants offered.
Both keyboards list Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity, as well as wired use. The Zoom65 V3 vendor listing specifies a USB-C wired connection.
Yes, QMK and VIA support are listed for the Zoom65 V3. The GMK87 listing does not specify QMK or VIA support.
Both products are listed as hot-swappable. The Zoom65 V3 vendor description also identifies its PCB as a hot-swap RGB PCB.
The Zoom65 V3 has an aluminum case and back plate, and its vendor listing describes a PC plate. The GMK87 uses an ABS case and polycarbonate plate.
The GMK87 has south-facing LEDs, and its compatibility notes warn that shine-through legends stay dark. Some sculpted keycaps can also clip the LED.
The vendor lists a switch and keycap puller and a USB Type-A to Type-C cable in the box. It also specifies case, plate, and PE PCB foam.
The vendor describes seven selectable mounting systems for the Zoom65 V3, including top mount, split O-ring, and floating pogo pin. The product metadata also lists sandwich, plate, top, and PCB mounting styles.
The Zoom65 V3 is the smaller layout at 65%, compared with the GMK87's 80% layout. The Zoom65 V3 compatibility notes specify that its layout has no function row or numpad.
Yes, the GMK87 is listed with a 3000mAh battery. Its vendor description also identifies wired, 2.4 GHz, and Bluetooth as its three connection modes.
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