Aula F75 vs iKBC CD87 v2

84 facts in comparison

Based on 1,429 Reddit opinions. Close race—CD87 v2iKBC CD87 v2 edges ahead.

1.4K opinions

CD87 v2 leads by 3pts

87%

A-

Based on

1,813 Redditors

Aula F75

~$63.99

435 opinions

tldr; Ultra budget 75%. Gasket mount and hot-swap at impossible price. Great starter for beginners.

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Reddit's Pick

90%

Based on

6,012 Redditors

Winner

iKBC CD87 v2

994 opinions

tldr; Cherry MX switches in aluminum case. PBT doubleshot keycaps stock. Simple, no-frills TKL. Budget workhorse.

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📝TYP

⭐SWI

🔧BUI

⭐KEY

⚡FEA

Points

Score by Category

Typing Feel

29%19%

Switches

23%15%

Build Quality

27%15%

Keycaps

22%13%

Features

22%13%

Why is iKBC CD87 v2 better than Aula F75?

Higher Reddit score (90% vs 87%)
Cherry MX switches
Aluminum top plate
⌨ TKL layout

Based on 7,825 Reddit opinions

Too Close to Call

Reddit prefers the CD87 v2iKBC CD87 v2

Winning by 3 points (90% vs 87%)

Cherry MX switches

Aluminum top plate

TKL layout

High confidence (7,825 mentions)

💬Reddit Sentiment

Based on 7,825 Reddit mentions

Overall Rating

Aula F75

8.7/10

1,813 mentions

CD87 v2

9.0/10

6,012 mentions

KEYCAPS

Aula F752.2/10

CD87 v21.3/10

VALUE

Aula F752.7/10

CD87 v22.0/10

TYPING FEEL

Aula F752.9/10

CD87 v21.9/10

FEATURES

Aula F752.2/10

CD87 v21.3/10

SWITCHES

Aula F752.3/10

CD87 v21.5/10

BUILD QUALITY

Aula F752.7/10

CD87 v21.5/10

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Head to Head

Topic	Aula F75	CD87 v2
Keycaps	22%	13%
Value	27%	20%
Typing Feel	29%	19%
Features	22%	13%
Switches	23%	15%
Build Quality	27%	15%

Category Wins

Aula F75: 6|CD87 v2: 0

Head to Head

Aula F75: 6|CD87 v2: 0

KeycapsAula F75

Aula F7522%

CD87 v213%

ValueAula F75

Aula F7527%

CD87 v220%

Typing FeelAula F75

Aula F7529%

CD87 v219%

FeaturesAula F75

Aula F7522%

CD87 v213%

SwitchesAula F75

Aula F7523%

CD87 v215%

Build QualityAula F75

Aula F7527%

CD87 v215%

Aula F75

87%

90%

CD87 v2

Aula F7587%

CD87 v290%

Close race - CD87 v2 edges ahead by 3 points

Key Specs

Spec	Aula F75	iKBC CD87 v2
Brand	AULA	—
Manufacturer	AULA	—
Color	White&Brown	—
Weight	2.2487150724 pounds	—

Key Highlights

Aula F75

💰 Crazy cheap

⚙️ Gasket mount

🔧 Hot-swap

🎛️ Screen + knob

iKBC CD87 v2Winner

🍒 Cherry MX switches

💪 Aluminum top plate

⌨️ TKL layout

📦 Great stock keycaps

Topic Battles

Aula F75: 5|Tied: 0|CD87 v2: 0

📝Typing Feel

Aula F75 wins

Aula F75

29%

CD87 v2

19%

⭐Switches

Aula F75 wins

Aula F75

23%

CD87 v2

15%

🔧Build Quality

Aula F75 wins

Aula F75

27%

CD87 v2

15%

⭐Keycaps

Aula F75 wins

Aula F75

22%

CD87 v2

13%

⚡Features

Aula F75 wins

Aula F75

22%

CD87 v2

13%

Based on Reddit sentiment across 5 categories

📈Where They Rank

💬What Redditors Actually Say

What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for iKBC CD87 v2

Best Praise

+87 pts

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What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for Aula F75

Best Praise

+8 pts

“So start with swapping out your key switches with something you like the sound of. The ones that come with the board aren't going to be the greatest even if serviceable. Should be able to pull a few switches out of the aula75 and see how they feel in the k4.”

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Sentiment Over Time

Aula F75

iKBC CD87 v2

📈Historical Price Data

Aula F75

All-time low!

$5 below 90-day avg

Which is Better?

iKBC CD87 v2 Wins

90%

87%

F75

Close race, but iKBC CD87 v2 edges ahead by 3 points based on 7,825 Reddit opinions.

Why CD87 v2Winner

🍒 Cherry MX switches
💪 Aluminum top plate
⌨️ TKL layout
More discussed (6,012 vs 1,813)

Why Aula F75

Better Features (22% vs 13%)
Better Value for Money (27% vs 20%)

❤️The Love/Hate Breakdown

Sentiment Breakdown

15%Positive

Positive

15%

Neutral

83%

Negative

Based on 6,012 Reddit opinions

Sentiment Breakdown

21%Positive

Positive

21%

Neutral

76%

Negative

Based on 1,813 Reddit opinions

Specification Comparison

Spec	Aula F75	iKBC CD87 v2
Brand	AULA	—
Manufacturer	AULA	—
Color	White&Brown	—
Weight	2.2487150724 pounds	—

Feature Checklist

Aula F75: 7|CD87 v2: 1

Feature	Aula F75	CD87 v2
Tri-mode Connection Keyboard: AULA F75 wireless mechanical keyboard supports BT5.0, 2.4GHz wireless and USB wired connection, can connect up to five devices at the same time, and easily switch by shortcut keys or side button. F75 computer keyboard is suitable for PC, laptops, tablets, mobile phones, PS, XBOX etc, to meet all the needs of users. In addition, the rechargeable keyboard is equipped with a 4000mAh large-capacity battery, which has long-lasting battery life
Crazy cheap
Gasket mount
Hot-swap
Screen + knob
16.8 Million RGB Backlit: F75 light up led keyboard features 16.8 million RGB lighting color. With 16 lighting effects to add a great atmosphere to the game. And supports 10 cool music rhythm lighting effects with driver. Lighting brightness and speed can be adjusted by the knob or the FN and key combination. You can select the single color effect as wish. And you can turn the backlight off if you do not need it
Professional Gaming Keyboard: No matter the outlook, the construction, or the function, F75 mechanical keyboard is definitely a professional gaming keyboard. This 81-key 75% layout compact keyboard can save more desktop space while retaining the necessary arrow keys for gaming. Additionally, with the multi-function knob, you can easily control the backlight and Media. Full-key macro programmable, you can customize the function of single key or key combination function through F75 driver to increase the probability of winning the game and improve the work efficiency(Driver download: bit.ly/m/AULA). N key rollover, and supports WIN key lock to prevent accidental touches in intense games
Cherry MX switches

Features extracted from Reddit highlights and enrichment data

⚔️Head to Head

Metric	Aula F75	iKBC CD87 v2
Reddit Score	87%	90%
Mentions	1,813	6,012
Sentiment	+ 384- 51	+ 900- 94

Where to Buy

Aula F75

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All-time low price!

~500 sold/month on Amazon

iKBC CD87 v2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, iKBC CD87 v2 or Aula F75?

Based on 7,825 Reddit comments, iKBC CD87 v2 has a slight edge with 90% positive sentiment vs Aula F75's 87%. The difference is small, so both are solid choices.

Should I buy iKBC CD87 v2 or Aula F75?

Both have similar approval ratings (90% vs 87%), so focus on specific features, pricing, and what matters most to you.

What do Redditors love about iKBC CD87 v2?

Reddit users highlight: Cherry MX switches. Aluminum top plate. TKL layout. With 6,012 mentions and 90% approval, it's a well-regarded choice in the community.

What do Redditors say about Aula F75?

Reddit users highlight: Crazy cheap. Gasket mount. Hot-swap. With 1,813 mentions and 87% approval, it remains a popular alternative.

How many Reddit reviews were analyzed?

This comparison analyzed 7,825 Reddit comments: 6,012 about iKBC CD87 v2 and 1,813 about Aula F75. Data was sourced from Mechanical Keyboards community discussions.

How accurate are these ratings?

Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Well-discussed products with many mentions tend to have more reliable scores than niche items with fewer data points.

Why trust Reddit over professional reviews?

Reddit users bought products with their own money and have no incentive to mislead. You're seeing hundreds of real opinions across different use cases, not just one reviewer's take. This crowdsourced approach surfaces both common praise and recurring complaints.

1,429 Reddit opinions analyzed · Last updated 3/8/2026

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