SkyloongReleased 2022

GK84

81/100
Strong value
Overall score · how we rate
84% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless

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Why we rate it

  • Strong portability (70/100)
  • Strong customisability (69/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Productivity is the weak point (54/100)
  • ABS · Plastic case rather than metal
Score profile

Where the GK84 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall646962547064
Build quality
64
Customisability
69
Performance
62
Productivity
54
Portability
70
Overall
64
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size84
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesClicky · Linear · Tactile
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
Keycap materialPBT · ABS
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes

More specs

Passthrough UsbYes

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Head to head

GK84 vs Weikav STARS80 V2

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
GK84STARS80 V2
 SkyloongGK84This pageWeikavSTARS80 V2
Overall score64 /10080 /100Better
Build quality64 /10079 /100Better
Performance62 /100Better54 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate
Mount typeGasket MountGasket Mount
Case materialABS · PlasticAluminumBetter
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes