Skyloong GK61 DRUM
SkyloongReleased 2022
GK61 DRUM
65/100
60% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it
- Strong portability (78/100)
- Strong build quality (73/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Productivity is the weak point (46/100)
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the GK61 DRUM wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size60
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
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialAluminum
Keycap materialPBT · ABS
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowGK61 DRUM vs Varmilo VA87M Beijing Opera
GK61 DRUMVA87M Beijing Opera
| SkyloongGK61 DRUMThis page | VarmiloVA87M Beijing Opera | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65 /100 | 65 /100 |
| Build quality | 73 /100Better | 56 /100 |
| Performance | 55 /100 | 76 /100Better |
| Connection | Wireless + wiredBetter | Wired only |
| Polling rate | — | — |
| Mount type | Gasket MountBetter | Plate Mount |
| Case material | AluminumBetter | ABS · Plastic |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
