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MK Shadow Guard vs Sikakeyb SK1 Series1

Get the MK Shadow Guard for n-key rollover. Get the Sikakeyb SK1 Series1 for 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.

MK Shadow Guard

Sikakeyb SK1 Series1

  • Connection

    Wired

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

  • Hot-swappable

    No

    Yes

  • Case material

    ABS, Aluminum, Plastic

    ABS, Aluminum

  • N-key rollover

    Yes

    No

  • Released

    2024

    2022

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • MK Shadow Guard
  • Sikakeyb SK1 Series1
Performance
68
45
Build quality
55
50
Productivity
46
51
Customizability
49
74
Portability
64
82

What they share

  • Layout size: 60%
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Full specs

MK Shadow Guard vs Sikakeyb SK1 Series1 specs

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

5 of 16 specs differ

MK Shadow Guard

Sikakeyb SK1 Series1

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear
—

Hot-swappable

No
Yes

Mount style

Plate Mount
—

Layout

Layout size

60%
60%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Battery

Wired only
1,900 mAh

Build & materials

Case material

ABS, Aluminum, Plastic
ABS, Aluminum

Plate material

Plastic
—

Keycaps

ABS
—

Backlight

RGB
RGB

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2024
2022

Where to buy

Compare prices

Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • MKUS

    In stock
    $69Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$69Visit
  • MechkeysCN

    In stock
    $69Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$69Visit

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