MachenikeReleased 2023

GK80

63/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
80% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Strong portability (72/100)
  • Strong productivity (71/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Customisability is the weak point (52/100)
Score profile

Where the GK80 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall665263717263
Build quality
66
Customisability
52
Performance
63
Productivity
71
Portability
72
Overall
63
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size80
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesLinear · Tactile · Clicky
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 materialAluminum
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB · North-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions40
Weight1220 g

More specs

Height Mm40 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

GK80 vs WLMOUSE HUAN63 HE

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
GK80HUAN63 HE
 MachenikeGK80This pageWLMOUSEHUAN63 HE
Overall score63 /10064 /100Better
Build quality66 /100Better64 /100
Performance63 /10084 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountGasket Mount
Case materialAluminumBetterMagnesium
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes