GDK Lab DK1 vs Gray Studio Space80
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Gray Studio Space80
Hot-swappable
Build quality in the top 15% of 80% boards at any price.
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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.
GDK Lab DK1
Gray Studio Space80
Layout size
87%
80%
Hot-swappable
No
Yes
Switch changes without soldering
Case material
Copper
Aluminum
QMK
No
Yes
The deep option when you want to remap every key
Sound dampening
No
Yes
- GDK Lab DK1
- Gray Studio Space80
- Performance
- 4653
- Build quality
- 5081
- Productivity
- 4471
- Customizability
- 4077
- Portability
- 4151
GDK Lab DK1 vs Gray Studio Space80 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
7 of 15 specs differ
GDK Lab DK1
Gray Studio Space80
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Case material
Plate material
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIAL
Released
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