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Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Royal Kludge C96 HE and Skyloong GK980 and view their biggest differences. The detailed comparison table allows you to see all the essential features, specifications, and benefits of each keyboard at a glance. Whether you're looking for performance, value, or specific functionalities, this comparison tool helps you make an informed decision.

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C96 96% Hall Effect Magnetic Switch Keyboard
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SKYLOONG GK980 Rainbow Mechanical Knob Keyboard

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  • Released in 2025
  • Has Magnetic switch options
  • Available in a 96% layout
  • Built with the ANSI layout standard
  • Utilizes Hall effect sensors
  • Enables rapid trigger functionality
  • Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity
  • Runs at a 8000 Hz polling rate
  • Equipped with a 3750 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 1370 g
  • Sized at 41 x 409 x 140 mm
  • Features PBT keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
  • Released in 2022
  • Has Tactile, Linear, Clicky switch options
  • Supports hot-swappable switches
  • Available in a 98% layout
  • Built with the ANSI, ISO layout standard
  • Features N-key rollover
  • Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style
  • Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless, Wired only connectivity
  • Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 1300 g
  • Sized at 36 x 323 x 141 mm
  • Made with a ABS, Aluminum, Plastic, Steel case
  • Features PBT, ABS keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, White, North-face, Rgb North-face RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 94.2
  • Build Quality: 47.3
  • Productivity: 76.7
  • Customizability: 53.2
  • Portability: 50.6
Scores
  • Performance: 78.1
  • Build Quality: 79.9
  • Productivity: 82.5
  • Customizability: 78
  • Portability: 53.4
Name
Royal Kludge C96 HE
Name
Skyloong GK980
Release year
2025
Release year
2022
Switch Options
Magnetic
Switch Options
Tactile, Linear, Clicky
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
96%
Layout Size
98%
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Standard
ANSI, ISO
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Knob Support
 
Knob Support
 
Display Support
 
Display Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
USB-C
 
USB-C
 
USB passthrough
 
USB passthrough
 
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless, Wired only
Polling Rate
8000 Hz
Polling Rate
-
Battery capacity
3750 mAh
Battery capacity
4000 mAh
Hall Effect Support
 
Hall Effect Support
 
QMK Support
 
QMK Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIAL Support
 
VIAL Support
 
N-Key Rollover
 
N-Key Rollover
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Mount Style
-
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face
Backlight
 
Rgb, White, North-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
-
Case Material
ABS, Aluminum, Plastic, Steel
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
PBT, ABS
Dimensions
41 x 409 x 140 mm
Dimensions
36 x 323 x 141 mm
Weight
1370g
Weight
1300g
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