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GDK Lab DK1 vs Sikakeyb SK8

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

GDK Lab DK1

Rules this board out

  • Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.

Get the

Sikakeyb SK8

Hot-swappable

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.

GDK Lab DK1

Sikakeyb SK8

  • Layout size

    87%

    95%

  • Hot-swappable

    No

    Yes

    Switch changes without soldering

  • Ergonomics

    Standard

    Split Spacebar

  • Case material

    Copper

    Aluminum

  • Knob

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • GDK Lab DK1
  • Sikakeyb SK8
Performance
46
51
Build quality
50
70
Productivity
44
85
Customizability
40
85
Portability
41
57
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Full specs

GDK Lab DK1 vs Sikakeyb SK8 specs

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

11 of 17 specs differ

GDK Lab DK1

Sikakeyb SK8

Typing & switches

Hot-swappable

No
Yes

Mount style

—
Gasket Mount

Screw-in stabilizers

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

87%
95%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Split Spacebar

Knob

No
Yes

Display

None
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

—
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Battery

—
4,000 mAh

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Copper
Aluminum

Plate material

—
Polycarbonate

Typing angle

—
6°

Backlight

None
RGB

Firmware & software

Mac & Windows

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2025
2023

Where to buy

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