BASIC AK82 vs Zuoya GMK81
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The differences that matter
Skip the 40-row spec sheet. These are the specs that change how each board feels, sounds, and fits your desk.
BASIC AK82
Zuoya GMK81
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz
Knob
Yes
No
Display
None
Yes
VIA
No
Yes
Backlight
RGB
RGB, south-facing
- BASIC AK82
- Zuoya GMK81
- Performance
- 6467
- Build quality
- 6187
- Productivity
- 9291
- Customizability
- 8087
- Portability
- 7880
- Layout size: 75%
- Hot-swappable
- Mount style: Gasket Mount
- Sound dampening
BASIC AK82 vs Zuoya GMK81 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
9 of 24 specs differ
BASIC AK82
Zuoya GMK81
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Media keys
Connection
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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