Keychron 81 Pro vs Sikakeyb SK8
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Keychron 81 Pro
Build quality in the top 5% of 75% boards under $150.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- No numpad.
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.
Keychron 81 Pro
Sikakeyb SK8
Layout size
75%
95%
Connection
Bluetooth, Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Ergonomics
Standard
Split Spacebar
Mount style
Gasket Mount, Plate Mount
Gasket Mount
Display
None
Yes
A case display rather than a typing feature
- Keychron 81 Pro
- Sikakeyb SK8
- Performance
- 8251
- Build quality
- 8770
- Productivity
- 9785
- Customizability
- 9485
- Portability
- 8257
- Hot-swappable
- Battery: 4,000 mAh
- Case material: Aluminum
- Knob
- Plate material: Polycarbonate
Keychron 81 Pro vs Sikakeyb SK8 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
11 of 27 specs differ
Keychron 81 Pro
Sikakeyb SK8
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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