iKBC CD87 v2 vs Neo Ergo

76 facts in comparison

Based on 469 Reddit opinions. Neo ErgoNeo Ergo leads by 19 points.

469 opinions

Neo Ergo leads by 19pts

73%

B-

Based on

5 Redditors

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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Reddit's Pick

92%

Based on

891 Redditors

Winner

Neo Ergo

~$0.99

467 opinions

tldr; QwertyKeys' Alice-style. Premium build, gasket mount, great stock sound. Pricey but polished.

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📝TYP

⭐SWI

🔧BUI

⭐KEY

⚡FEA

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Points

Score by Category

Typing Feel

0%85%

Switches

0%100%

Build Quality

0%94%

Keycaps

—100%

Features

—55%

Why is Neo Ergo better than iKBC CD87 v2?

Higher Reddit score (92% vs 73%)
⌨ Alice ergo layout
Gasket mount
Great acoustics

Based on 896 Reddit opinions

Clear Winner

Reddit prefers the Neo ErgoNeo Ergo

Winning by 19 points (92% vs 73%)

Alice ergo layout

Gasket mount

Great acoustics

High confidence (896 mentions)

💬Reddit Sentiment

Based on 896 Reddit mentions

Overall Rating

CD87 v2

7.3/10

5 mentions

Neo Ergo

9.2/10

891 mentions

BUILD QUALITY

CD87 v20.0/10

Neo Ergo9.4/10

SWITCHES

CD87 v20.0/10

Neo Ergo10.0/10

TYPING FEEL

CD87 v2N/A

Neo Ergo8.5/10

VALUE

CD87 v2N/A

Neo Ergo9.1/10

FEATURES

CD87 v2N/A

Neo Ergo5.5/10

KEYCAPS

CD87 v2N/A

Neo Ergo10.0/10

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Head to Head

Topic	CD87 v2	Neo Ergo
Build Quality	0%	94%
Switches	0%	100%
Typing Feel	N/A	85%
Value	N/A	91%
Features	N/A	55%
Keycaps	N/A	100%

Category Wins

CD87 v2: 0|Neo Ergo: 6

Head to Head

CD87 v2: 0|Neo Ergo: 6

Build QualityNeo Ergo

CD87 v20%

Neo Ergo94%

SwitchesNeo Ergo

CD87 v20%

Neo Ergo100%

Typing FeelNeo Ergo

CD87 v2N/A

Neo Ergo85%

ValueNeo Ergo

CD87 v2N/A

Neo Ergo91%

FeaturesNeo Ergo

CD87 v2N/A

Neo Ergo55%

KeycapsNeo Ergo

CD87 v2N/A

Neo Ergo100%

CD87 v2

73%

92%

Neo Ergo

CD87 v273%

Neo Ergo92%

Clear winner - Neo Ergo leads by 19 points

Key Specs

Spec	iKBC CD87 v2	Neo Ergo
Layout	87-key Tenkeyless, US/ANSI	Tented Alice Layout, 60%, WKL
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

Neo ErgoWinner

⌨️ Alice ergo layout

⚙️ Gasket mount

🔊 Great acoustics

💎 Premium build

Topic Battles

CD87 v2: 0|Tied: 0|Neo Ergo: 5

📝Typing Feel

Neo Ergo wins

CD87 v2

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Neo Ergo

85%

⭐Switches

Neo Ergo wins

CD87 v2

Neo Ergo

100%

🔧Build Quality

Neo Ergo wins

CD87 v2

Neo Ergo

94%

⭐Keycaps

Neo Ergo wins

CD87 v2

—

Neo Ergo

100%

⚡Features

Neo Ergo wins

CD87 v2

—

Neo Ergo

55%

Based on Reddit sentiment across 5 categories

📈Where They Rank

💬What Redditors Actually Say

What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for Neo Ergo

Best Praise

+206 pts

“The keycaps go so well with the case color! My current build is also green themed - Neo Ergo with nicePBT Enchanted Forest and Osume matcha tactiles 🌿 It won't be soon, but I'm already planning to try out Keychron Q11 next and I've already picked out keycaps for it 🤭 https://preview.redd.it/ram8686m3eee1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b9107eef4219b9df4b2cb918fc3d2da82f0941a1”

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Top Criticism

+12 pts

“This makes a lot of sense and is concerning ... I bought a Neo Ergo and months later I had a random $1 auth charge (probably probing if card works) and a purchase on another site. Marked it as fraud, got it refunded and a new card, all good. Thought nothing more of it. Fast forward and bought another Neo keyboard as a gift. Soon after woke up to another random $1 auth charge on an international site. I was able to get a new card before any additional charge happened, but it was definitely super fishy.”

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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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Sentiment Over Time

iKBC CD87 v2

Neo Ergo

📈Historical Price Data

iKBC CD87 v2

Neo Ergo

iKBC CD87 v2

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

Neo Ergo

All-time low!

Which is Better?

Neo Ergo Wins

92%

Ergo

73%

Neo Ergo leads by 19 points based on 896 Reddit opinions.

Why Neo ErgoWinner

⌨️ Alice ergo layout
⚙️ Gasket mount
🔊 Great acoustics
More discussed (891 vs 5)

Why CD87 v2

🍒 Cherry MX switches
💪 Aluminum top plate

❤️The Love/Hate Breakdown

Sentiment Breakdown

49%Positive

Positive

49%

Neutral

48%

Negative

Based on 891 Reddit opinions

Sentiment Breakdown

20%Positive

Positive

20%

Neutral

60%

Negative

20%

Based on 5 Reddit opinions

Specification Comparison

Spec	iKBC CD87 v2	Neo Ergo
Layout	87-key Tenkeyless, US/ANSI	Tented Alice Layout, 60%, WKL
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	QwertyKeys
Manufacturer	iKBC	Focus On
Color	Black	Various
Weight	1.25 kg	1.7 kg to 1.9 kg
Height	41.6 mm	112.2 mm x 355.8 mm
Mounting	—	Gasket Mount
Typing Angle	—	8 degrees
Tenting Angle	—	5 degrees
Case Material	—	Aluminum
Pcb Type	—	Tri-mode (Wired, 2.4GHz Wireless, Bluetooth), Hotswap or Solder, VIA Supported, 1.6mm thick, non-flex cut, no per-key RGB, NKRO

Feature Checklist

CD87 v2: 5|Neo Ergo: 3

Feature	CD87 v2	Neo Ergo
Premium build
Customizable weights, kernels, and badges
Tri-mode connectivity (Wired, 2.4 GHz Wireless, Bluetooth)
Cherry MX switches
Aluminum top plate
Great stock keycaps
▼ 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	Neo Ergo
Reddit Score	73%	92%
Mentions	5	891
Sentiment	+ 1- 1	+ 437- 30

Where to Buy

iKBC CD87 v2

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All-time low was $55.99 on 2025-03

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Neo Ergo or iKBC CD87 v2?

Based on 896 Reddit comments, Neo Ergo is the preferred choice with 92% positive sentiment vs iKBC CD87 v2's 73%. Neo Ergo leads by 19 percentage points.

Should I buy Neo Ergo or iKBC CD87 v2?

If you want the safer choice based on community sentiment, Neo Ergo has stronger approval ratings (92% vs 73%). However, iKBC CD87 v2 may still be better depending on your specific needs, budget, or use case.

What do Redditors love about Neo Ergo?

Reddit users highlight: Alice ergo layout. Gasket mount. Great acoustics. With 891 mentions and 92% approval, it's a well-regarded choice in the community.

What do Redditors say about iKBC CD87 v2?

Reddit users highlight: Cherry MX switches. Aluminum top plate. TKL layout. With 5 mentions and 73% approval, it remains a popular alternative.

How many Reddit reviews were analyzed?

This comparison analyzed 896 Reddit comments: 891 about Neo Ergo and 5 about iKBC CD87 v2. 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.

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

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