GMK87 Review: This $40 Keyboard Kit is Unbeatable…

[@scottb7240]

Just getting into this hobby over the last two or three days. Purchased a GMK87 from AliExpress, along with Outemu Silent Peach V2s and a set of cherry B&W double shot PBT key caps. All in all, it costed me just under $85. I have no experience with building, programming, pulling apart, or modifying - but I am positive that I'll be using this video as a reference. Thank you for all of the information.

[@wellspring7700]

I just did this as well lol. I got the GMK87 with Silent Peach V2's and Womier black PBT keycaps. Very psyched, first custom keyboard and a big upgrade from a membrane Logitech.

[@MattSickbert]

I really appreciate the new format of your video. Great job!😀

[@sc.studio]

Thanks for the feedback Matt! 😃

[@adign027]

The knob is programmable in VIA so you can actually use it for other things like RGB Brightness and Modes etc

[@brandonkennedy]

Man the headshots take the content to a whole other level in terms of both quality and engagement.. keep this type of content coming🙌🏻

[@sc.studio]

I appreciate the feedback! 🤝 New format unlocked 🔓

[@corruptx7]

Love the new style, would love to see more of this! I need to get the GMK87 at some point. I own the GMK67 and it does not disappoint. One of the best budget options out there🙂

[@sc.studio]

I can’t recommend it enough! You won’t be disappointed 😊 I want to get the GMK81 next 😅

[@tuoikien602]

@@sc.studioi'm very satisfied with my gmk81 + ktt bear + keycap wukds now 😙😙😁😁

[@pandrews01]

I have one. it is a fantastic budget keyboard, with one caveat. In wireless mode, it will go to sleep, but sometimes not wake up. I installed the firmware update, but issue persists. You must switch it to another mode, then switch it back on to get it to work. The screen has only three options. (one home screen, - not changeable/customizable and two animations)

[@RohinNair]

I just picked up the GMK81 which comes with the same LCD screen. Did you figure out how to set the date and time on yours?

[@souL_TV]

Amazing review! thank you. I've just order one as my second keyboard (I already own a gmk67)

[@sc.studio]

Thank you very much - that’s great to hear! What switches are you going to go for?

[@souL_TV]

@@sc.studio I don't know why but I replied twice and my message is missing

[@Mentallyuntouchable]

Hey, do you think this keyboard is better than the epomaker aula 75 in terms of quality?

[@WalkerOnYT]

how do you open the case so easily. also does the gmk87 support screw in stabs

[@sc.studio]

Pushing from the inside out is the key. If you try to pry, you’ll be there all day 😊 I should have mentioned this in the video, yes it’s possible to use screw-ins!

[@WalkerOnYT]

does the gmk87 break easily? how fast does the battery go out

[@WalkerOnYT]

@@sc.studiohow do you take out the ribbon cable and connector cables carefully?

[@Greedisgood626]

This or the Monsgeek M1W, which do you like more?

[@sc.studio]

I don’t think they’re very comparable

[@Greedisgood626]

​@@sc.studioi mean, if you were to choose, which one would you get?

[@rycardoantunes8152]

this PET layer... the switch can easily pass thru it without any problems? nice vid bro, just ordered my kit, and im also using cream blues!

[@sc.studio]

The first installation of switches might be a bit awkward but it’s not too hard to press the holes. Any swapping after that is super simple 😁

[@iglesiaskun]

Yes! In the beginning it felt like I was doing something wrong, but after inserting a few switches I got used to it and it was easy going forward, if you feel insecure just check the pins after inserting and it should be easy to insert it back after the first time

[@lj95]

I was wondering between this or Aula F75 and TTC frozen v2 switches. Price-wise the aula will come cheaper as the keycaps are already there but quality-wise is there a big difference?

[@mrkuba556]

Hello! I have one problem with gmk87, seems like USB connection dont work at all (2.4 and bt working, but in a strange way because everytime I need to upload a JSON files to connect trough VIA app and desktop version but nevermind) I connecting usb to the pc then the this mini tv/led display turns on, but the rgb lights dont flash, also the keyboard is charging during connected. But via dont see keyboard even I uploading the Wired JSON files (both version, desktop and site), image custom tool dont work aswell beacuse dont see keyboard. There is no action and sound even if I connect keyboard to the PC, unlike the 2.4 mode. I was trying to switching between the modes in many ways but nothing help Do you know any solution for this problem? Thank you :)

[@EACustom_]

wow! great video, nice keyboard!!

[@sc.studio]

Thank you very much 😊

[@SpuddyIRL]

love to find a new irish creator

[@sc.studio]

A fellow Irishman I suspect, Spuddy? 😄

[@benjaminwatson543]

It seems like it's hard to justify at $50 this when the Monsgeek M1 V3 can be had for $65.

[@raites171]

why does my F keys are like volume up/down or pause/play. please help

[@sc.studio]

Sounds like your F lock is toggled

[@jericobautista628]

How many gif frames that the keyboard support?

[@AnonymousSpidey]

I have a gmmk pro and been thinking about getting this board and I like it very much especially with the led screen

[@sc.studio]

It's hard to pass up for the value. What keycaps would you throw on?

[@thestreamreader]

Can you cover where you get that PET film if your boards don't come with it.

[@eu_v5576]

Do we still need to remove the plastic film? I heard somewhere this has ghost touch issues :

[@eu_v5576]

hello

[@sc.studio]

No, you don't need to remove the film!

[@thetrashman5258]

still thinking if I should get this or the leobog hi75

[@sc.studio]

The Hi75 is alu. I really enjoy the deep sound profile it offers!

[@LoserHunter]

How is it $40? The keyboard you linked says $107 50% $47…?

[@sc.studio]

Aliexpress prices fluctuate a lot. When I picked it up it was for 42 euro

[@ALNNN024]

I think I want the GMK81 lol :D

[@sc.studio]

Are you not such a big fan of the knob?

[@ALNNN024]

@@sc.studio hmm i got a stream deck for Christmas and that one has many knobs lol

[@jtechmkb]

Very nice review! It's also similar with the Epomaker Shadow-S :)

[@sc.studio]

Thank you very much 😁

[@tzmathew]

Can the battery be upgraded ?

[@sc.studio]

Technically you could

[@athenac12]

Aula F75 or GMK87??

[@sc.studio]

Both great - which layout do you prefer?

[@sizoxdb796]

stocks switches ???

[@sc.studio]

Yep, stock!

[@Ezooix]

Goat

[@sc.studio]

Goat recognise goat 🤝

[@Airasite]

Great video

[@sc.studio]

Thank you very much 😊

[@Linkman8912]

Note: the gmk67 does not have via support!

[@thicccduck7385]

What is the sound profile of the case? Should I liquid silicone fill it once I get it, if not what type of foam should I get or should I just run stock

[@sc.studio]

I was more than happy with how it sounded stock!

[@MegaShane555]

A really good in-depth review

[@sc.studio]

Thank you very much!

[@KrutGemByte]

mine been in shipping for 2 weeks and I'm not a patient person 🤣

[@sc.studio]

That’s aliexpress for you but their times are getting much better!

[@KrutGemByte]

@@sc.studioit finally arrived after 41 days and they already refunded me, so I basically got it for free. Idk what to do with it tho, because I already bought ak820 pro 2 days before it arrived.

[@MavereenPark]

very good content!

[@sc.studio]

Thank you!

[@kimgeraghty3186]

😮‍💨🔥🔥

[@sc.studio]

Thank you ☺️🫶

[@tempermail5735]

"earn a spot in your collection". You people have collections ??? I am poor 😭😭

[@sc.studio]

Keeb collections are a real thing!

[@MSKB911]

chatgpt ahh script

[@gibsonatanasov6524]

Waiting for my gmk87 as well, got 67 already 🫣 Did you have to poke through the plastic film in order to install the switches?

[@sc.studio]

Class - what parts are you going to use? I didn’t pre poke any holes which made the first switch installation a bit sore on the fingers. Installing after that was no problem!