Gamakay TK75 V2 vs Zuoya GMK81Switches or VIA
Choose the TK75 V2 for its listed silent switches and built-in controls, or the GMK81 if VIA support and a DIY kit matter more.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Gamakay TK75 V2
Battery
Build quality in the top 25% of 75% boards under $100.
- Listed with silent switches.
- Aluminum plate and ABS case.
- TFT screen and knob support.
Get the
Zuoya GMK81
Build quality in the top 5% of 75% boards under $100.
- VIA support and a configurable screen are listed by the vendor.
- DIY kit format with hot-swappable PCB.
- Vendor specifies case, plate and IXPE foams.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Pick the Gamakay TK75 V2 if you want a pre-built 75% keyboard with listed silent switches, PBT keycaps and a knob. Choose the Zuoya GMK81 if VIA support, a configurable screen and a DIY kit with specified foam layers better match how you plan to customize your setup. Check keycap compatibility with the GMK81's south-facing LEDs if shine-through legends or sculpted caps are important to you.
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.
Gamakay TK75 V2
Zuoya GMK81
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Battery
4,000 mAh
3,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Case material
ABS
ABS, Aluminum
Knob
Yes
No
Display
TFT
Yes
A case display rather than a typing feature
- Gamakay TK75 V2
- Zuoya GMK81
- Performance
- 6566
- Build quality
- 7686
- Productivity
- 8091
- Customizability
- 7387
- Portability
- 7579
- Layout size: 75%
- Hot-swappable
- Mount style: Gasket Mount
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The TK75 V2 has an edge for buyers prioritizing silent switches, especially in shared or quieter work settings. The GMK81 is the clearer fit for programming and hands-on customization, with VIA support and a DIY kit format. For travel and content creation, the available distinctions are less decisive: both provide wireless connectivity and a screen, while details such as comparable weight or screen capabilities are not established for both.
Pick the Gamakay TK75 V2
- The TK75 V2 is listed with silent switches, while the GMK81 has no switch type specified.
- Both have 75% layouts, hot-swappable switches and wired, Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz connectivity.
Gamakay TK75 V2 vs Zuoya GMK81 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
10 of 22 specs differ
Gamakay TK75 V2
Zuoya GMK81
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Connection
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
VIA
Mac & Windows
Released
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Gamakay TK75 V2 vs Zuoya GMK81: your questions
The TK75 V2 is explicitly listed with silent switches. The GMK81's switch type is not specified, so the available details do not establish how its sound compares.
Yes, VIA support is listed for the GMK81. The TK75 V2 metadata does not list VIA support.
Both keyboards are listed as hot-swappable. The GMK81 vendor also describes its PCB as hot-swap.
The TK75 V2 has an aluminum plate, while the GMK81 has a polycarbonate plate. Both use a gasket-mount structure.
Both are listed with a screen. The TK75 V2's is identified as a TFT screen, while the GMK81 vendor describes its screen as configurable.
The TK75 V2 is listed with a 4000mAh battery, compared with 3000mAh for the GMK81. These figures describe battery capacity, not a guaranteed runtime.
Both list Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz connectivity, alongside wired use. The metadata does not specify wireless runtime for either keyboard.
The GMK81 is listed as a DIY kit/barebones product, and its vendor calls it a mechanical keyboard kit. The TK75 V2 is listed as pre-built.
The GMK81's compatibility guidance says shine-through legends stay dark with its south-facing LEDs, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED. Check a specific keycap set for fit before choosing it.
PBT keycaps are listed for the TK75 V2. The GMK81's keycap material is not specified, and it is sold as a DIY kit/barebones product.
Yes, both the TK75 V2 and GMK81 are listed as 75% ANSI keyboards. This gives them the same stated layout size and standard.
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