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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 23, 2026

Sikakeyb SK8 vs Xiaomi miiiw BlackIO

Get the Sikakeyb SK8 for knob. Get the Xiaomi miiiw BlackIO for qmk.

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.

Sikakeyb SK8

Xiaomi miiiw BlackIO

  • Ergonomics

    Split Spacebar

    Standard

  • Case material

    Aluminum

    ABS, Plastic

  • Knob

    Yes

    No

  • Display

    Yes

    None

  • QMK

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Sikakeyb SK8
  • Xiaomi miiiw BlackIO
Performance
52
60
Build quality
70
60
Productivity
85
83
Customizability
85
85
Portability
57
56

What they share

  • Layout size: 95%
  • Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
  • Hot-swappable
  • Battery: 4,000 mAh
  • Mount style: Gasket Mount
See every spec side by side

Full specs

Sikakeyb SK8 vs Xiaomi miiiw BlackIO specs

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

8 of 21 specs differ

Sikakeyb SK8

Xiaomi miiiw BlackIO

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Linear

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
Gasket Mount

Screw-in stabilizers

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

95%
95%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Split Spacebar
Standard

Knob

Yes
No

Display

Yes
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

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

Battery

4,000 mAh
4,000 mAh

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
ABS, Plastic

Plate material

Polycarbonate
—

Keycaps

—
PC

Typing angle

6°
—

Backlight

RGB
RGB, south-facing

Firmware & software

QMK

No
Yes

VIA

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2023
2023

Where to buy

Compare prices

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

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

Sikakeyb SK82 stores
  • MechkeysCN

    In stock
    $199Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$199Visit
  • MechkeysCN

    In stock
    $249Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$249Visit

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