Skyloong GK96 DRUM vs Velocifire KK98 R2
Get the Velocifire KK98 R2 for via and n-key rollover.
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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
Velocifire KK98 R2
VIA
Build quality in the top 25% of 98% boards under $300.
- Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.
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
Velocifire KK98 R2
Layout size
96%
98%
Connection
Bluetooth, Wired
Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
VIA
No
Yes
GUI remapping without compiling firmware
Backlight
RGB
None
RGB for looks and low light rather than speed
N-key rollover
No
Yes
- Skyloong GK96 DRUM
- Velocifire KK98 R2
- Performance
- 6468
- Build quality
- 7072
- Productivity
- 5164
- Customizability
- 6868
- Portability
- 4844
- Hot-swappable
- Case material: Aluminum
- Mount style: Gasket Mount
Skyloong GK96 DRUM vs Velocifire KK98 R2 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
7 of 18 specs differ
Skyloong GK96 DRUM
Velocifire KK98 R2
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
USB-C
Case material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
VIA
N-key rollover
Released
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