SkyloongReleased 2024

GK61 QMK/VIA

78/100
Strong value
Overall score · how we rate
60% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading portability (88/100)
  • Class-leading customisability (84/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Performance is the weak point (52/100)
Score profile

Where the GK61 QMK/VIA wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall788452818878
Build quality
78
Customisability
84
Performance
52
Productivity
81
Portability
88
Overall
78
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

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

Switches & feel

Switch typesClicky · Linear · Tactile
Hot-swappableYes
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
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions40
Weight700 g

More specs

Height Mm40 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

GK61 QMK/VIA vs Wooting 60HE v2 Silver

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
GK61 QMK/VIA60HE v2 Silver
 SkyloongGK61 QMK/VIAThis pageWooting60HE v2 Silver
Overall score78 /10080 /100Better
Build quality78 /10079 /100Better
Performance52 /10096 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount typePlate MountBetter
Case materialAluminumABS · Aluminum
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes