Skyloong GK68 Solar System
SkyloongReleased 2022
GK68 Solar System
95/100
68% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading productivity (100/100)
- Class-leading customisability (100/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Plastic case rather than metal
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the GK68 Solar System wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size68
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesTactile · 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 materialPlastic
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowGK68 Solar System vs Ducky Year of the Rat
GK68 Solar SystemYear of the Rat
| SkyloongGK68 Solar SystemThis page | DuckyYear of the Rat | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 95 /100 | 95 /100 |
| Build quality | 89 /100Better | 89 /100 |
| Performance | 72 /100 | 77 /100Better |
| Connection | Wireless + wiredBetter | Wired only |
| Polling rate | — | — |
| Mount type | Gasket MountBetter | Plate Mount |
| Case material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
