Skyloong GK96 DRUM vs Niz X99
Get the Skyloong GK96 DRUM for hot-swappable.
KeebFinder may earn a commission when you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you.
Which one should you get?
Get the
Skyloong GK96 DRUM
Hot-swappable
Build quality in the top 45% of 96% boards under $150.
Get the
Niz X99
Build quality in the bottom 5% of 96% boards under $200.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
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
Niz X99
Connection
Bluetooth, Wired
Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Hot-swappable
Yes
No
Switch changes without soldering
Case material
Aluminum
Plastic
Keycaps
ABS, PBT
PBT
Backlight
RGB
None
RGB for looks and low light rather than speed
- Skyloong GK96 DRUM
- Niz X99
- Performance
- 6440
- Build quality
- 7038
- Productivity
- 5149
- Customizability
- 6840
- Portability
- 4842
- Layout size: 96%
Skyloong GK96 DRUM vs Niz X99 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
7 of 14 specs differ
Skyloong GK96 DRUM
Niz X99
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
USB-C
Case material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
Released
Compare prices
Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.
Prices in USD are converted to your currency and can change at any time. KeebFinder may earn a commission when you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you.
Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.
- Check on Amazon
Amazon
Check price
Not sold on either?
Still torn?
Answer a few quick questions and the keyboard finder ranks 2,000+ boards by how you will actually use yours.










