SkyloongReleased 2022

GK61

81/100
Strong value
Overall score · how we rate
60% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless

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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading portability (91/100)
  • Class-leading customisability (79/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Performance is the weak point (57/100)
Score profile

Where the GK61 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall787957789178
Build quality
78
Customisability
79
Performance
57
Productivity
78
Portability
91
Overall
78
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size60
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesClicky · Tactile · 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 · Plastic · Aluminum
Keycap materialPBT · ABS
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions30
Weight600 g

More specs

Height Mm30 mm
Passthrough UsbYes

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GK61 vs Weikav STARS80 V2

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
GK61STARS80 V2
 SkyloongGK61This pageWeikavSTARS80 V2
Overall score78 /10080 /100Better
Build quality78 /10079 /100Better
Performance57 /100Better54 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate
Mount typeGasket MountGasket Mount
Case materialABS · Plastic · AluminumAluminum
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes