Skyloong GK68XS vs Skyloong SK64S Panda
The Skyloong GK68XS and the Skyloong SK64S Panda are close alternatives. The main differences: the Skyloong GK68XS is the cheaper of the two at $65 versus $69.99; the Skyloong GK68XS is a 65% layout and the Skyloong SK64S Panda is a 60%.
- Lower priceSkyloong GK68XS$65 versus $69.99
- More ways to connectSkyloong GK68XS3 connection modes versus 2
Choose the Skyloong GK68XS if
- you mainly want it for budget.
- you want to spend less ($65).
Choose the Skyloong SK64S Panda if
- its overall balance fits you: a 64-key hot-swappable 60 percent keyboard in a black and white panda color scheme, with gateron optical switches, per-key rgb, dye-sub pbt keycaps, and bluetooth or wired connectivity.
Skyloong GK68XS vs Skyloong SK64S Panda, spec by spec
| Skyloong GK68XS | Skyloong SK64S Panda | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 65% | 60% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz (stronger spec) | Wired, Bluetooth |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | n/a | Dye-sub PBT |
| Case | plastic | n/a |
| Mount | Tray | Other (manufacturer does not publish plate/gasket mount details) |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No | n/a |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $65 (stronger spec) | $69.99 |
| Sound (stock) | n/a | n/a |
| Released | 2021 | n/a |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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; 12% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Skyloong SK64S Panda.
Where to buy the Skyloong GK68XS
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Where to buy the Skyloong SK64S Panda
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