MCHOSE

MCHOSE GX87 Ultra

Name: MCHOSE GX87 Ultra
Brand: MCHOSE

Tool-free magnetic case access and a dense 6063 aluminum shell make this TKL among the easiest to service at any price. An 8,000mAh battery and VIA support round out construction reviewers call tank-like.

$109 typical

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EDITION 01RESEARCHED 2026-07-133 SOURCESREFRESH DUE 2027-01

SUBSTANCE SCORES

substance8.6/ 10

design7.0/ 10

value8.0/ 10

WHY THE PRICE IS JUSTIFIED

The bill of materials is the story: full aluminum TKL case, 8,000mAh battery, tri-mode PCB, hot-swap, VIA/QMK and tool-free magnetic access. MCHOSE spends less on retail presence and software polish, producing one of the clearest construction-per-dollar wins available.

MATERIALS

CaseCNC-machined 6063 aluminum

Eliminates deck flex and provides durable, acoustically stable mass.

KeycapsDouble-shot PBT

Withstands oil, shine and legend wear.

IsolationSilicone gaskets and Poron foam

Controls vibration and gives the plate a measured, non-harsh response.

CRITERIA

9/10

Typing Feel

Silicone gasket mount and flex-cut assembly provide a smooth, lively but controlled response.

7/10

Stabilizer Tuning

Factory-lubed plate-mount units are good, but less inherently serviceable than screw-ins.

9/10

Case & Mount

Dense 6063 CNC chassis and multilayer damping; reviewers call the construction tank-like.

8/10

Switches & Keycaps

Pre-lubed KTT options and double-shot PBT caps are solid stock components.

8/10

Layout & Ergonomics

Standard TKL needs no relearning; fixed angle and high mass limit flexibility.

9/10

Firmware & Connectivity

QMK/VIA and tri-mode wireless; isolated reports of radio quirks prevent a top score.

9/10

Repairability & Modularity

Tool-free case access, hot-swap sockets and standard TKL parts are exemplary.

IDEAL FOR

·TKL traditionalists
·Easy modding
·Wireless desktop setups
·Maximum aluminum per dollar

NOT FOR

·Travel
·Buyers wanting mature first-party support

DESIGN & ERGONOMICS

Conservative, professional TKL proportions and a comfortable fixed 6° angle. The Ultra’s tool-free opening is excellent object UX. It is heavy, and there are no flip-out feet.

LONGEVITY

Excellent structural outlook and easy switch/internal access. Standard parts are a plus; smaller-brand battery, PCB and warranty support are less proven than Keychron or ZSA.