Skyloong GK61 vs Skyloong GK68XS
The Skyloong GK61 and the Skyloong GK68XS are close alternatives. The main differences: the Skyloong GK61 is the cheaper of the two at $55 versus $65; the Skyloong GK61 is a 60% layout and the Skyloong GK68XS is a 65%.
- Lower priceSkyloong GK61$55 versus $65
- Easier to modSkyloong GK61hot-swap sockets and QMK/VIA
Choose the Skyloong GK61 if
- you mainly want it for beginners.
- you want to spend less ($55).
- you want QMK/VIA remapping.
Choose the Skyloong GK68XS if
- you mainly want it for travel.
Skyloong GK61 vs Skyloong GK68XS, spec by spec
| Skyloong GK61 | Skyloong GK68XS | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 60% | 65% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | n/a | n/a |
| Case | plastic | plastic |
| Mount | Tray | Tray |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | Yes (stronger spec) | No |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $55 (stronger spec) | $65 |
| Sound (stock) | n/a | n/a |
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ; a check marks the objectively stronger spec (price, battery, modability). Feel and preference rows never get a check. Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.
Where they sit among all 509 boards we track
5% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Skyloong GK61; 9% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Skyloong GK68XS.
Where to buy the Skyloong GK61
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Where to buy the Skyloong GK68XS
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