iKBC CD87 v2 vs Meletrix Zoom75

89 facts in comparison

Based on 379 Reddit opinions. Close race—CD87 v2iKBC CD87 v2 edges ahead.

379 opinions

CD87 v2 leads by 1pts

Reddit's Pick

73%

B-

Based on

5 Redditors

Winner

iKBC CD87 v2

Limited Data

2 opinions

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

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Meletrix Zoom75

72%

B-

Based on

809 Redditors

Meletrix Zoom75

377 opinions

tldr; Enthusiast 75% with premium features. Screen module, gasket mount, multiple colorways. Pricey but polished.

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📝TYP

⭐SWI

🔧BUI

⭐KEY

⚡FEA

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Points

Score by Category

Typing Feel

0%66%

Switches

0%100%

Build Quality

0%48%

Keycaps

—100%

Features

—40%

Why is Meletrix Zoom75 better than iKBC CD87 v2?

Optional screen module
Gasket mount
Many colorways

Based on 814 Reddit opinions

Too Close to Call

Reddit prefers the CD87 v2iKBC CD87 v2

Winning by 1 points (73% vs 72%)

Cherry MX switches

Aluminum top plate

TKL layout

High confidence (814 mentions)

💬Reddit Sentiment

Based on 814 Reddit mentions

Overall Rating

CD87 v2

7.3/10

5 mentions

Meletrix Zoom75

7.2/10

809 mentions

BUILD QUALITY

CD87 v20.0/10

Meletrix Zoom754.8/10

SWITCHES

CD87 v20.0/10

Meletrix Zoom7510.0/10

TYPING FEEL

CD87 v2N/A

Meletrix Zoom756.6/10

FEATURES

CD87 v2N/A

Meletrix Zoom754.0/10

VALUE

CD87 v2N/A

Meletrix Zoom755.2/10

KEYCAPS

CD87 v2N/A

Meletrix Zoom7510.0/10

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Head to Head

Topic	CD87 v2	Meletrix Zoom75
Build Quality	0%	48%
Switches	0%	100%
Typing Feel	N/A	66%
Features	N/A	40%
Value	N/A	52%
Keycaps	N/A	100%

Category Wins

CD87 v2: 0|Meletrix Zoom75: 6

Head to Head

CD87 v2: 0|Meletrix Zoom75: 6

Build QualityMeletrix Zoom75

CD87 v20%

Meletrix Zoom7548%

SwitchesMeletrix Zoom75

CD87 v20%

Meletrix Zoom75100%

Typing FeelMeletrix Zoom75

CD87 v2N/A

Meletrix Zoom7566%

FeaturesMeletrix Zoom75

CD87 v2N/A

Meletrix Zoom7540%

ValueMeletrix Zoom75

CD87 v2N/A

Meletrix Zoom7552%

KeycapsMeletrix Zoom75

CD87 v2N/A

Meletrix Zoom75100%

CD87 v2

73%

72%

Meletrix Zoom75

CD87 v273%

Meletrix Zoom7572%

Close race - CD87 v2 edges ahead by 1 points

Key Specs

Spec	iKBC CD87 v2	Meletrix Zoom75
Layout	87-key Tenkeyless, US/ANSI	75% layout
Switch Type	Cherry MX (Brown, Blue, Red variants available)	—
Keycap Material	PBT doubleshot	—
Anti Ghosting	N-Key Rollover	—
Connection	USB 2.0	—

Key Highlights

iKBC CD87 v2

🍒 Cherry MX switches

💪 Aluminum top plate

⌨️ TKL layout

📦 Great stock keycaps

Meletrix Zoom75Winner

📺 Optional screen module

⚙️ Gasket mount

🎨 Many colorways

💎 Premium build

Topic Battles

CD87 v2: 0|Tied: 0|Meletrix Zoom75: 5

📝Typing Feel

Meletrix Zoom75 wins

CD87 v2

—

Meletrix Zoom75

66%

⭐Switches

Meletrix Zoom75 wins

CD87 v2

Meletrix Zoom75

100%

🔧Build Quality

Meletrix Zoom75 wins

CD87 v2

Meletrix Zoom75

48%

⭐Keycaps

Meletrix Zoom75 wins

CD87 v2

—

Meletrix Zoom75

100%

⚡Features

Meletrix Zoom75 wins

CD87 v2

—

Meletrix Zoom75

40%

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

+1 pts

“iKBC CD87 (Lubed MX Red, Case foam, mistel caps) for 60 a good purchase for a quiet keyboard”

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Top Criticism

+1 pts

“Spent the last 7 years with a keyboard I hated (iKBC MF87 V.2)... On a white backlight you could actually see the blue and green separately, plus some of the LED's died. Also felt cheap to type on and I hated the MX Red's... Don't know why I didn't just return it I'm at the "endgame" stage right now. Just bought a Crush 80 a couple of weeks ago and I love it so much wanna take it behind a middle school and get it pregnant”

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What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for Meletrix Zoom75

Best Praise

+25 pts

“This is far too attractive to sully it with that comparison. I never looked into the Zoom75, is it Alu?”

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Top Criticism

+59 pts

“Wuque/Meletrix can eat dirt. 2 months without customer support on my bricked Zoom75 and they still expected me to do all the trouble shooting steps again. No thanks.”

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Sentiment Over Time

iKBC CD87 v2

Meletrix Zoom75

📈Historical Price Data

iKBC CD87 v2

Meletrix Zoom75

iKBC CD87 v2

All-time low: $55.99(2025-03)

Meletrix Zoom75

Which is Better?

Too Close to Call

Both products have nearly identical approval ratings (73% vs 72%). Choose based on your specific needs and preferences.

Why CD87 v2

🍒 Cherry MX switches
💪 Aluminum top plate
⌨️ TKL layout

Why Meletrix Zoom75

📺 Optional screen module
⚙️ Gasket mount
More discussed (809 vs 5)

❤️The Love/Hate Breakdown

Sentiment Breakdown

20%Positive

Positive

20%

Neutral

60%

Negative

20%

Based on 5 Reddit opinions

Sentiment Breakdown

33%Positive

Positive

33%

Neutral

54%

Negative

13%

Based on 809 Reddit opinions

Specification Comparison

Spec	iKBC CD87 v2	Meletrix Zoom75
Layout	87-key Tenkeyless, US/ANSI	75% layout
Switch Type	Cherry MX (Brown, Blue, Red variants available)	—
Keycap Material	PBT doubleshot	—
Anti Ghosting	N-Key Rollover	—
Connection	USB 2.0	—
Dimensions	438.5 mm L x 136 mm W x 41.6 mm H	—
Brand	ikbc	Meletrix
Manufacturer	iKBC	Meletrix
Color	Black	Various
Weight	1.25 kg	1740g
Height	41.6 mm	22.14 mm front height
Mounting Style	—	Gasket mount
Typing Angle	—	5 degrees
Front Height	—	22.14 mm
Case Material	—	Aluminum
Connectivity	—	Tri-mode (Wired/Bluetooth/2.4G) or Wired only

Feature Checklist

CD87 v2: 6|Meletrix Zoom75: 2

Feature	CD87 v2	Meletrix Zoom75
Premium build
Product Weight: Approx. 6.6 lbs (3
Cherry MX switches
Aluminum top plate
Great stock keycaps
▼ Mechanical keyboard with Cherry MX Blue Switches (Tactile and Heavy-clicky): A very tactile and clicky variety, extra resistance that kicks in right before complete activation. Cherry MX Blue switches are ideal for typists who enjoy feedback from their keyboards with a tactile bump and audible click. However, Mechanical keyboard with Cherry Blue switches might be too loud for some corporate workspaces.
▼ CD87 v2 Designed with Mistel Doubleshot Keycaps: MISTEL OEM PBT DOUBLE SHOT KEYCAP is created using Special two-shot molding process, ensuring more durability, more stability and legends that won’t fade. Double-shot keycaps provide excellent touch, abrasion resistance, and oil resistance. The overall result is sleek and easily readable while not drawing unnecessary attention.
▼ Other Features with iKBC TKL mechanical keyboard: 100% anti-ghosting with full key rollover on USB. Lockable Win key availability. Convenient Multimedia Keys: volume up, down, mute and special key calculator. Also provides a great addition --- a free RGBY keycap set (12 PCS).

Features extracted from Reddit highlights and enrichment data

⚔️Head to Head

Metric	iKBC CD87 v2	Meletrix Zoom75
Reddit Score	73%	72%
Mentions	5	809
Sentiment	+ 1- 1	+ 271- 106

Where to Buy

iKBC CD87 v2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, iKBC CD87 v2 or Meletrix Zoom75?

Based on 814 Reddit comments, iKBC CD87 v2 has a slight edge with 73% positive sentiment vs Meletrix Zoom75's 72%. The difference is small, so both are solid choices.

Should I buy iKBC CD87 v2 or Meletrix Zoom75?

Both have similar approval ratings (73% vs 72%), 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 5 mentions and 73% approval, it's a well-regarded choice in the community.

What do Redditors say about Meletrix Zoom75?

Reddit users highlight: Optional screen module. Gasket mount. Many colorways. With 809 mentions and 72% approval, it remains a popular alternative.

How many Reddit reviews were analyzed?

This comparison analyzed 814 Reddit comments: 5 about iKBC CD87 v2 and 809 about Meletrix Zoom75. 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.

379 Reddit opinions analyzed · Last updated 4/16/2026

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