SkyloongReleased 2022

GK84 DRUM

67/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
84% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Strong build quality (71/100)
  • Strong customisability (70/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Productivity is the weak point (54/100)
Score profile

Where the GK84 DRUM wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall717065547067
Build quality
71
Customisability
70
Performance
65
Productivity
54
Portability
70
Overall
67
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size84
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

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

GK84 DRUM vs AULA Hero 68 HE

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
GK84 DRUMHero 68 HE
 SkyloongGK84 DRUMThis pageAULAHero 68 HE
Overall score67 /10067 /100
Build quality71 /100Better57 /100
Performance65 /10091 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountBetter
Case materialAluminumAluminum
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes