Skyloong GK68XS vs Skyloong GK96
The Skyloong GK68XS and the Skyloong GK96 are close alternatives. The main differences: the Skyloong GK68XS is the cheaper of the two at $65 versus $85; the Skyloong GK68XS is a 65% layout and the Skyloong GK96 is a 96%.
- Lower priceSkyloong GK68XS$65 versus $85
- Easier to modSkyloong GK96hot-swap sockets and QMK/VIA
Choose the Skyloong GK68XS if
- you mainly want it for gaming.
- you mainly want it for travel.
- you want to spend less ($65).
Choose the Skyloong GK96 if
- you mainly want it for office.
- you mainly want it for programming.
- you want QMK/VIA remapping.
Skyloong GK68XS vs Skyloong GK96, spec by spec
| Skyloong GK68XS | Skyloong GK96 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 65% | 96% |
| 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 | No | Yes (stronger spec) |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $65 (stronger spec) | $85 |
| Sound (stock) | n/a | n/a |
| Released | 2021 | 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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
9% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Skyloong GK68XS; 21% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Skyloong GK96.
Where to buy the Skyloong GK68XS
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Where to buy the Skyloong GK96
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