SkyloongReleased 2023

GK61 Pro

89/100
Outstanding
Overall score · how we rate
60% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading customisability (89/100)
  • Class-leading productivity (89/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile

Where the GK61 Pro wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall848978898889
Build quality
84
Customisability
89
Performance
78
Productivity
89
Portability
88
Overall
89
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size60
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsSplit Spacebar
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesTactile · Linear
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery4000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialABS · Aluminum
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB · North-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions50
Weight700 g

More specs

Height Mm50 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

GK61 Pro vs AULA AULA F75 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
GK61 ProAULA F75 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard
 SkyloongGK61 ProThis pageAULAAULA F75 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard
Overall score89 /10089 /100
Build quality84 /100Better76 /100
Performance78 /100Better77 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountGasket Mount
Case materialABS · AluminumPlastic · Aluminum
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes