Zuoya GMK81
ZuoyaReleased 2024
GMK81
87/100
75% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading productivity (91/100)
- Class-leading customisability (88/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the GMK81 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size75
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
Battery3000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialABS · Aluminum
BacklightRGB · South-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions50
Weight870 g
More specs
Height Mm50 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowGMK81 vs Varmilo MA Series V2 Yakumo White TKL
GMK81MA Series V2 Yakumo White TKL
| ZuoyaGMK81This page | VarmiloMA Series V2 Yakumo White TKL | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 87 /100 | 88 /100Better |
| Build quality | 87 /100Better | 74 /100 |
| Performance | 66 /100 | 75 /100Better |
| Connection | Wireless + wiredBetter | Wired only |
| Polling rate | — | — |
| Mount type | Gasket MountBetter | Plate Mount |
| Case material | ABS · AluminumBetter | Wood · Plastic |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
