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Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron Q8 and Skyloong GK61 QMK/VIA and view their biggest differences. The detailed comparison table allows you to see all the essential features, specifications, and benefits of each keyboard at a glance. Whether you're looking for performance, value, or specific functionalities, this comparison tool helps you make an informed decision.

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Keychron Q8 (Alice Layout) QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard
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SKYLOONG GK61 QMK/VIA Wireless Mechanical Keyboard

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  • Released in 2022
  • Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options
  • Available in a 65% layout
  • Built with the ANSI, ISO, JIS, ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW, ISO-Nordic layout standard
  • Offers Alice ergonomics
  • Includes screw-in stabilizers
  • Has built-in sound dampening
  • Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style
  • Supports Wired, Wired only connectivity
  • Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate
  • Weighs about 1820 g
  • Sized at 20 x 136 x 358 mm
  • Features PBT, ABS keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
  • Released in 2024
  • Has Clicky, Linear, Tactile switch options
  • Available in a 60% layout
  • Built with the ANSI layout standard
  • Offers Split Spacebar ergonomics
  • Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity
  • Weighs about 700 g
  • Sized at 40 x 104 x 292 mm
  • Offers No RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 65.5
  • Build Quality: 89.5
  • Productivity: 97.7
  • Customizability: 97.3
  • Portability: 70.4
Scores
  • Performance: 52.2
  • Build Quality: 77.5
  • Productivity: 81.2
  • Customizability: 84.3
  • Portability: 87.5
Name
Keychron Q8
Name
Skyloong GK61 QMK/VIA
Release year
2022
Release year
2024
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Switch Options
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
65%
Layout Size
60%
Layout Standard
ANSI, ISO, JIS, ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW, ISO-Nordic
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Ergonomics
Alice
Layout Ergonomics
Split Spacebar
Knob Support
 
Knob Support
 
Display Support
 
Display Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
USB-C
 
USB-C
 
USB passthrough
 
USB passthrough
 
Connection
Wired, Wired only
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Polling Rate
-
Battery capacity
-
Battery capacity
-
Hall Effect Support
 
Hall Effect Support
 
QMK Support
 
QMK Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIAL Support
 
VIAL Support
 
N-Key Rollover
 
N-Key Rollover
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Mount Style
-
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face
Backlight
 
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Aluminum
Case Material
Aluminum
Keycaps Material
PBT, ABS
Keycaps Material
-
Dimensions
20 x 136 x 358 mm
Dimensions
40 x 104 x 292 mm
Weight
1820g
Weight
700g
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