Skyloong GK980
SkyloongReleased 2022
GK980
83/100
98% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading productivity (83/100)
- Class-leading build quality (80/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Portability is the weak point (53/100)
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the GK980 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size98
StandardANSI · ISO
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesTactile · Linear · Clicky
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 · Aluminum · Plastic · Steel
Keycap materialPBT · ABS
BacklightRGB · White · North-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions36
Weight1300 g
More specs
Height Mm36 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowGK980 vs Ducky One 2 Mini
GK980One 2 Mini
| SkyloongGK980This page | DuckyOne 2 Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 83 /100 | 84 /100Better |
| Build quality | 80 /100 | 80 /100Better |
| Performance | 78 /100Better | 74 /100 |
| Connection | Wireless + wiredBetter | Wired only |
| Polling rate | — | — |
| Mount type | Gasket MountBetter | Plate Mount |
| Case material | ABS · Aluminum · Plastic · SteelBetter | Plastic |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
