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Head to head · Prices checked Nov 12, 2026

FUDE EK8870 vs Skyloong SK96

Get the FUDE EK8870 for hall effect. Get the Skyloong SK96 for hot-swappable.

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

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FUDE EK8870

Hall effect

Build quality in the top 20% of 100% boards under $100.

Rules this board out

  • Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.

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Skyloong SK96

Hot-swappable

Build quality in the bottom 35% of 96% boards under $100.

Rules this board out

  • Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.

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.

FUDE EK8870

Skyloong SK96

  • Layout size

    100%

    96%

  • Hall effect (magnetic)

    Yes

    No

    Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing

  • Connection

    2.4 GHz

    Wired

    Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency

  • Hot-swappable

    No

    Yes

    Switch changes without soldering

  • Switch options

    Magnetic

    Tactile

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • FUDE EK8870
  • Skyloong SK96
Performance
56
61
Build quality
71
57
Productivity
76
51
Customizability
74
53
Portability
50
42
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Full specs

FUDE EK8870 vs Skyloong SK96 specs

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

13 of 19 specs differ

FUDE EK8870

Skyloong SK96

Typing & switches

Switch options

Magnetic
Tactile

Hall effect (magnetic)

Yes
No

Hot-swappable

No
Yes

Mount style

—
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

100%
96%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Media keys

Yes
No

Connectivity & battery

Connection

2.4 GHz
Wired

Build & materials

Case material

ABS
—

Keycaps

ABS
PBT

Dimensions

39 x 443 x 140 mm
—

Backlight

None
RGB

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
No

VIA

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2025
2023

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