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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Skyloong GK96 DRUM vs Keychron Q12

Get the Keychron Q12 for knob and qmk.

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.

Skyloong GK96 DRUM

Keychron Q12

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, Wired

    Wired

  • Ergonomics

    Standard

    Southpaw

  • Mount style

    Gasket Mount

    Gasket Mount, Plate Mount

  • Knob

    No

    Yes

  • QMK

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Skyloong GK96 DRUM
  • Keychron Q12
Performance
63
73
Build quality
70
90
Productivity
51
98
Customizability
69
99
Portability
49
46

What they share

  • Layout size: 96%
  • Hot-swappable
  • Case material: Aluminum
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From real owners

What owners say

Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.

Skyloong GK96 DRUM

No owner reviews collected yet.

Keychron Q12

4.5

12 owner reviews

Praise
“I really want my numpad to be on the left, so the inter-position between my mouse, keyboard, and Numpad are more ergonomic and balanced. However, if the product has a wireless option, I will for sure buy this version!”
Haiming Z.· via Keychron

Full specs

Skyloong GK96 DRUM vs Keychron Q12 specs

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

15 of 25 specs differ

Skyloong GK96 DRUM

Keychron Q12

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Clicky, Linear, Tactile

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
Gasket Mount, Plate Mount

Sound dampening

No
Yes

Screw-in stabilizers

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

96%
96%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI, ISO

Ergonomics

Standard
Southpaw

Knob

No
Yes

Display

None
None

Media keys

No
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, Wired
Wired

Max polling rate

—
1,000 Hz

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Aluminum

Plate material

—
Steel

Keycaps

ABS, PBT
PBT

Weight

—
2,491 g

Dimensions

—
20 x 145 x 409 mm

Typing angle

—
5°

Backlight

RGB
RGB, south-facing

Firmware & software

QMK

No
Yes

VIA

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2022
2023

Where to buy

Compare prices

Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • SkyloongHK

    In stock
    $127Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$127Visit
Keychron Q124 stores
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$129Visit
  • KeychronHK

    Out of stock
    $129Visit
  • MKUS

    Out of stock
    $129Visit
  • Keychron (DE)DE

    Out of stock
    $226Visit

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