FL Esports CMK87

FL Esports · TKL · standard height

FL Esports CMK87 mechanical keyboard
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The FL Esports CMK87 is a popular budget-enthusiast tenkeyless with gasket mount, tri-mode wireless, VIA support and pre-installed acoustic foam, frequently recommended as a cheap way into the modern thocky pre-built experience.

Best for: enthusiast, gaming, typing.

FL Esports CMK87 specs

Layout TKL
Height Standard
Connectivity Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz
Hot-swap Yes
Stock switches FL Esports Sky V2, Gateron Yellow, Kailh Cocoa
Keycaps Doubleshot PBT
Case ABS plastic with gasket mount
Mount Gasket
Backlight RGB
QMK / VIA Yes
Battery n/a
Typical price $85
Sound (stock) thocky
Released 2023

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Stock switches in the database

The FL Esports CMK87 is offered with these switches. Open a switch page for force, travel, materials, and similar alternatives.

Kailh Cocoa linear · 45g actuation The Kailh Cocoa is a factory-lubed long-pole linear made for Wobkey, shipping stock in the Rainy75 and Crush80.

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Alternatives to the FL Esports CMK87

FL Esports MK750 TKL · $90 The FL Esports MK750 is a tri-mode gasket-mounted tenkeyless that helped put the brand on enthusiast radar, offering hot-swap sockets, foam-tuned acoustics and a display module option at a price well under boutique customs.
FL Esports FL980 96% · $95 The FL Esports FL980 brings the brand's gasket-mounted tri-mode formula to a compact 96 percent layout, keeping the numpad while trimming the footprint, with hot-swap sockets and foam-tuned acoustics at a budget price.
MonsGeek M1 V5 75% · $90 The MonsGeek M1 V5 is a $90 aluminum 75% tri-mode keyboard with a quick-release ball-catch screwless case, 8000mAh battery, and QMK/VIA support on its VIA editions.

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