Compare MK Shadow Guard vs Skyloong GK61 HE Differences Side by Side

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Main differences	Released in 2024 Has Linear switch options Uses a Plate Mount mounting style Supports Wired, Wired only connectivity Made with a ABS, Aluminum, Plastic case Features ABS keycaps Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting	Released in 2025 Has Linear, Magnetic switch options Supports hot-swappable switches Connects via USB-C Utilizes Hall effect sensors Enables rapid trigger functionality Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity Runs at a 8000 Hz polling rate Weighs about 1190 g Sized at 64 x 380 x 180 mm Made with a Aluminum case Features PBT keycaps Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 67.9 Build Quality: 55.2 Productivity: 47.1 Customizability: 49.6 Portability: 64.6	Scores Performance: 96.1 Build Quality: 59 Productivity: 61 Customizability: 63.8 Portability: 87.4
Name	Name MK Shadow Guard	Name Skyloong GK61 HE
Release year	Release year 2024	Release year 2025
Switch Options	Switch Options Linear	Switch Options Linear, Magnetic
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 60%	Layout Size 60%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ANSI
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Normal
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support	Display Support
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection Wired, Wired only	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate	Polling Rate -	Polling Rate 8000 Hz
Battery capacity	Battery capacity -	Battery capacity -
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style Plate Mount	Mount Style -
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb	Backlight Rgb, South-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material ABS, Aluminum, Plastic	Case Material Aluminum
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material ABS	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions -	Dimensions 64 x 380 x 180 mm
Weight	Weight -	Weight 1190g