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Jamesdonkey R2 vs Sikakeyb SK8

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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.

Jamesdonkey R2

Sikakeyb SK8

  • Layout size

    100%

    95%

  • Battery

    6,000 mAh

    4,000 mAh

    A larger battery means fewer cables during the day

  • Ergonomics

    Standard

    Split Spacebar

  • Display

    None

    Yes

    A case display rather than a typing feature

  • Sound dampening

    Yes

    No

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Jamesdonkey R2
  • Sikakeyb SK8
Performance
56
51
Build quality
64
70
Productivity
88
85
Customizability
82
85
Portability
65
57

What they share

  • Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
  • Hot-swappable
  • Case material: Aluminum
  • Mount style: Gasket Mount
  • Knob
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Full specs

Jamesdonkey R2 vs Sikakeyb SK8 specs

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

8 of 23 specs differ

Jamesdonkey R2

Sikakeyb SK8

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky
—

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
No

Screw-in stabilizers

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

100%
95%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Split Spacebar

Knob

Yes
Yes

Display

None
Yes

Media keys

Yes
No

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Battery

6,000 mAhBetter
4,000 mAh

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Aluminum

Plate material

FR4
Polycarbonate

Keycaps

PBT
—

Weight

2,205 g
—

Dimensions

45 x 401 x 146 mm
—

Typing angle

—
6°

Backlight

RGB
RGB

Firmware & software

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2023
2023

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