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Hexgears Gemini Dawn vs Skyloong GK87Pro

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

Hexgears Gemini Dawn

Build quality in the top 40% of 80% boards under $150.

Rules this board out

  • No numpad.

Get the

Skyloong GK87Pro

Knob

What actually differs

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.

Hexgears Gemini Dawn

Skyloong GK87Pro

  • Layout size

    80%

    87%

  • Connection

    Wired

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency

  • Ergonomics

    Standard

    Split Spacebar

  • Mount style

    Plate Mount

    Gasket Mount

  • Knob

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Hexgears Gemini Dawn
  • Skyloong GK87Pro
Performance
75
60
Build quality
61
71
Productivity
66
82
Customizability
69
82
Portability
61
62

What they share

  • Hot-swappable
  • Case material: Aluminum
  • Switch options: Clicky, Linear, Tactile
  • Keycaps: PBT
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Full specs

Hexgears Gemini Dawn vs Skyloong GK87Pro specs

Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.

8 of 22 specs differ

Hexgears Gemini Dawn

Skyloong GK87Pro

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Clicky, Linear, Tactile

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Plate Mount
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

80%
87%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Split Spacebar

Knob

No
Yes

Display

None
LCD, TFT

Media keys

Yes
No

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Battery

Wired only
7,200 mAh

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Aluminum

Plate material

Aluminum
—

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Weight

—
3,800 g

Dimensions

—
163 x 290 x 530 mm

Backlight

RGB
RGB

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

Yes
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2023
2023

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