WhatGeekReleased 2024

SKN Thunder 3.0

71/100
Very good
Overall score · how we rate
96% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading productivity (80/100)
  • Strong performance (77/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Portability is the weak point (58/100)
Score profile

Where the SKN Thunder 3.0 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall696677805871
Build quality
69
Customisability
66
Performance
77
Productivity
80
Portability
58
Overall
71
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size96
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesLinear
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
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions34
Weight1130 g

More specs

Height Mm34 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

SKN Thunder 3.0 vs Vortex Tab 75

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
SKN Thunder 3.0Tab 75
 WhatGeekSKN Thunder 3.0This pageVortexTab 75
Overall score71 /10071 /100
Build quality69 /100Better64 /100
Performance77 /100Better71 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate
Mount typeGasket MountBetterPlate Mount
Case materialAluminumBetterPlastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes