iKBC CD87 v2 vs Keychron V1

83 facts in comparison

Based on 1,188 Reddit opinions. Close race—CD87 v2iKBC CD87 v2 edges ahead.

1.2K opinions

CD87 v2 leads by 2pts

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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88%

A-

Based on

896 Redditors

Keychron V1

~$84.99

194 opinions

tldr; Wireless 75% value. Decent build, QMK support, won't break the bank. Safe recommendation.

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📝TYP

⭐SWI

🔧BUI

⭐KEY

⚡FEA

Points

Score by Category

Typing Feel

19%26%

Switches

15%19%

Build Quality

15%24%

Keycaps

13%16%

Features

13%18%

Why is Keychron V1 better than iKBC CD87 v2?

Better typing feel (26% vs 19%)
Better build quality (24% vs 15%)
Wireless 75%
QMK/VIA
Good value

Based on 6,908 Reddit opinions

Too Close to Call

Reddit prefers the CD87 v2iKBC CD87 v2

Winning by 2 points (90% vs 88%)

Cherry MX switches

Aluminum top plate

TKL layout

High confidence (6,908 mentions)

💬Reddit Sentiment

Based on 6,908 Reddit mentions

Overall Rating

CD87 v2

9.0/10

6,012 mentions

Keychron V1

8.8/10

896 mentions

KEYCAPS

CD87 v21.3/10

Keychron V11.6/10

VALUE

CD87 v22.0/10

Keychron V12.4/10

TYPING FEEL

CD87 v21.9/10

Keychron V12.6/10

FEATURES

CD87 v21.3/10

Keychron V11.8/10

SWITCHES

CD87 v21.5/10

Keychron V11.9/10

BUILD QUALITY

CD87 v21.5/10

Keychron V12.4/10

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Head to Head

Topic	CD87 v2	Keychron V1
Keycaps	13%	16%
Value	20%	24%
Typing Feel	19%	26%
Features	13%	18%
Switches	15%	19%
Build Quality	15%	24%

Category Wins

CD87 v2: 0|Keychron V1: 6

Head to Head

CD87 v2: 0|Keychron V1: 6

KeycapsKeychron V1

CD87 v213%

Keychron V116%

ValueKeychron V1

CD87 v220%

Keychron V124%

Typing FeelKeychron V1

CD87 v219%

Keychron V126%

FeaturesKeychron V1

CD87 v213%

Keychron V118%

SwitchesKeychron V1

CD87 v215%

Keychron V119%

Build QualityKeychron V1

CD87 v215%

Keychron V124%

CD87 v2

90%

88%

Keychron V1

CD87 v290%

Keychron V188%

Close race - CD87 v2 edges ahead by 2 points

Key Specs

Spec	iKBC CD87 v2	Keychron V1
Brand	—	Keychron
Manufacturer	—	Keychron
Color	—	Gateron Jupiter Brown Switch

Key Highlights

iKBC CD87 v2Winner

🍒 Cherry MX switches

💪 Aluminum top plate

⌨️ TKL layout

📦 Great stock keycaps

Keychron V1

📶 Wireless 75%

💻 QMK/VIA

💰 Good value

🔧 Hot-swap

Topic Battles

CD87 v2: 0|Tied: 0|Keychron V1: 5

📝Typing Feel

Keychron V1 wins

CD87 v2

19%

Keychron V1

26%

⭐Switches

Keychron V1 wins

CD87 v2

15%

Keychron V1

19%

🔧Build Quality

Keychron V1 wins

CD87 v2

15%

Keychron V1

24%

⭐Keycaps

Keychron V1 wins

CD87 v2

13%

Keychron V1

16%

⚡Features

Keychron V1 wins

CD87 v2

13%

Keychron V1

18%

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 Keychron V1

Best Praise

+25 pts

“These keycaps are my first MechMarket purchase. When I saw them, I knew I needed to get them and do a Lenovo ThinkPad themed build on my work keyboard. Really happy with the whole MechMarket experience. * Keychron V1 Max * WS 3.1 Stabs * Handlubed Boba U4T RGBs * GMK Monochrome R2”

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Sentiment Over Time

iKBC CD87 v2

Keychron V1

📈Historical Price Data

Keychron V1

All-time low: $79.99(2025-07)

$10 below 90-day avg

Which is Better?

iKBC CD87 v2 Wins

90%

88%

Close race, but iKBC CD87 v2 edges ahead by 2 points based on 6,908 Reddit opinions.

Why CD87 v2Winner

🍒 Cherry MX switches
💪 Aluminum top plate
⌨️ TKL layout
More discussed (6,012 vs 896)

Why Keychron V1

📶 Wireless 75%
💻 QMK/VIA

❤️The Love/Hate Breakdown

Sentiment Breakdown

15%Positive

Positive

15%

Neutral

83%

Negative

Based on 6,012 Reddit opinions

Sentiment Breakdown

20%Positive

Positive

20%

Neutral

78%

Negative

Based on 896 Reddit opinions

Specification Comparison

Spec	iKBC CD87 v2	Keychron V1
Brand	—	Keychron
Manufacturer	—	Keychron
Color	—	Gateron Jupiter Brown Switch

Feature Checklist

CD87 v2: 3|Keychron V1: 5

Feature	CD87 v2	Keychron V1
Keychron V1 Max is a fully customizable mechanical keyboard, offering both 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity. Its compact 75% layout, gasket mount, sound-absorbing foam, hot-swappable feature, and more are delivering heightened levels of typing comfort and productivity.
Wireless 75%
Remap Any Key on Web Browser - Simply connect the V1 Max to your device with a cable, open the Keychron Launcher web app, drag and drop your favorite keys or macro commands to remap any key on any system (macOS, Windows, or Linux) for a fluid workflow. Or create your keymap with open-sourced QMK firmware.
2.4 GHz and Bluetooth Connection - The 2.4 GHz wireless and wired connection boasts a rapid 1000 Hz polling rate. You can also connect the V1 Max with up to 3 devices via a stable Bluetooth 5.1 for seamless multitasking.
Cherry MX switches
Aluminum top plate
Great stock keycaps
QMK/VIA

Features extracted from Reddit highlights and enrichment data

⚔️Head to Head

Metric	iKBC CD87 v2	Keychron V1
Reddit Score	90%	88%
Mentions	6,012	896
Sentiment	+ 900- 94	+ 175- 19

Where to Buy

iKBC CD87 v2

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Keychron V1

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All-time low was $79.99 on 2025-07

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, iKBC CD87 v2 or Keychron V1?

Based on 6,908 Reddit comments, iKBC CD87 v2 has a slight edge with 90% positive sentiment vs Keychron V1's 88%. The difference is small, so both are solid choices.

Should I buy iKBC CD87 v2 or Keychron V1?

Both have similar approval ratings (90% vs 88%), 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 Keychron V1?

Reddit users highlight: Wireless 75%. QMK/VIA. Good value. With 896 mentions and 88% approval, it remains a popular alternative.

How many Reddit reviews were analyzed?

This comparison analyzed 6,908 Reddit comments: 6,012 about iKBC CD87 v2 and 896 about Keychron V1. 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.

1,188 Reddit opinions analyzed · Last updated 3/7/2026

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