Hexgears Wireless Mechanical Keyboard Q87

Quick overview

The Hexgears Q87 is aimed at gamers and home-office users who want a compact mechanical keyboard with wireless and wired connection options.

Its 87-key, 80% layout keeps the arrow keys while taking up less desk space than a full-size board. That leaves more room for a mouse, though it is a different fit from a keyboard built around a dedicated number pad.

The appeal is a mix of practical customization and visual flair: hot-swappable switches, pink gradient PBT keycaps, RGB backlighting, and lighting strips along the sides. Magnolia switches and pre-lubricated stabilizers are included.

How to use it

Choose Bluetooth 5.0, 2.4GHz wireless, or USB-C wired connection depending on your setup. The keyboard can connect to up to five devices, with switching handled by shortcut keys or a side button. The product description lists PCs, laptops, tablets, cell phones, PS, and Xbox among compatible devices, check that the connection method you plan to use works for your particular setup.

For a desk shared between a work laptop and a gaming device, the multi-device switching can reduce the need to unplug and reconnect the keyboard. The rechargeable battery is listed at 4000mAh, but no runtime is provided, so battery life between charges is hard to judge from the available details.

Practical tips

The hot-swap base supports 3-pin and 5-pin switches, which lets you change compatible switches without soldering. That is useful if you want to experiment with a different typing feel later, although the keyboard’s included Magnolia switches are the starting point—not a guarantee that every replacement switch will feel or sound the same.

Keep in mind that the 87-key 80% layout prioritizes a smaller footprint over a full-size arrangement, so it may be less convenient if your daily work depends on a dedicated number pad. The keycaps are side-printed PBT, and the lettering is designed to let the backlight shine through. For a quieter-looking desk, the RGB effects can be adjusted or turned off, the side light strips also add a visible glow around the keyboard.

Macros can be customized through the Q87 driver, while the lighting offers 16 preset effects and adjustable brightness and speed. If you mostly type in a shared room, remember that this is still a mechanical keyboard with a described “Mahjong” sound, the silicone and six-layer filling are intended to reduce cavity noise, but no measured sound level is provided.

Before you decide

Can the switches be changed? Yes. The hot-swap base supports 3-pin and 5-pin switches, and the description says replacement does not require soldering.

Does it work wirelessly and with a cable? It supports Bluetooth 5.0 and 2.4GHz wireless, as well as a USB-C wired connection.

Can the lighting be turned off? Yes. The backlight can be switched off, and its brightness and speed can be adjusted. The keyboard also has side light strips.

When it makes sense

A solid pick if you want a compact mechanical keyboard that can move between multiple devices and gives you room to change switches later. The combination of hot-swap support and lighting customization suits someone who wants more control than a basic plug-and-type board offers, without choosing a larger full-size layout.

It might not be a great match if a dedicated number pad is essential, or if you need confirmed battery runtime or a specific noise level before buying. The Q87’s strongest case is its compact, customizable setup—not a promise of a particular typing sound or all-day battery life.