Skyloong GK96 DRUM vs Keychron J1
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from$127at Skyloong
3.0 (5)3.0 · 5 reviews
from$59at Keychron
Which one should you get?
Get the
Skyloong GK96 DRUM
Build quality in the top 45% of 96% boards under $150.
- Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.
Get the
Keychron J1
QMK
Build quality in the top 40% of 75% boards under $100.
- Low-profile switches and keycaps only. Standard MX keycaps will not fit.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
- No numpad.
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.
Skyloong GK96 DRUM
Keychron J1
Layout size
96%
75%
Connection
Bluetooth, Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Low profile
No
Yes
Case material
Aluminum
ABS
QMK
No
Yes
The deep option when you want to remap every key
- Skyloong GK96 DRUM
- Keychron J1
- Performance
- 6482
- Build quality
- 7071
- Productivity
- 5189
- Customizability
- 6886
- Portability
- 4880
- Hot-swappable
Skyloong GK96 DRUM vs Keychron J1 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
13 of 24 specs differ
Skyloong GK96 DRUM
Keychron J1
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Low profile
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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