SkyloongReleased 2023

GK980 JIUWEI

65/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
98% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Strong productivity (71/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Hall-effect switches with adjustable actuation
  • Portability is the weak point (51/100)
  • ABS case rather than metal
Score profile

Where the GK980 JIUWEI wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall646167715165
Build quality
64
Customisability
61
Performance
67
Productivity
71
Portability
51
Overall
65
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size98
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 materialABS
Keycap materialPBT · ABS
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions36
Weight960 g

More specs

Height Mm36 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

GK980 JIUWEI vs Varmilo VA87M Beijing Opera

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
GK980 JIUWEIVA87M Beijing Opera
 SkyloongGK980 JIUWEIThis pageVarmiloVA87M Beijing Opera
Overall score65 /10065 /100
Build quality64 /100Better56 /100
Performance67 /10076 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate
Mount typeGasket MountBetterPlate Mount
Case materialABSABS · Plastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes