Optical axis, 75% arrangement, with knob! This is really interesting——SKYLOONG GK75 mechanical keyboard evaluation experience

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For the current mechanical keyboard market, the optical axis has always been a niche category, but it has to be said that it still has inherent advantages that purely mechanical switches cannot achieve. For example, the trigger is sensitive, the speed is fast; there is no mechanical wear, and the service life is long; it has a certain waterproof ability, etc., so if you pay more attention to the above characteristics, you must try the optical axis if you have the opportunity.

The SKYLOONG GK75 shown this time is such a mechanical keyboard with a new optical axis. All of its series use the Glacier optical axis V3, and have a variety of different feel, such as quicksilver, bumblebee, and green tea. In addition to the shaft body, this keyboard is also equipped with a lot of configurations such as RGB lighting effects, hot-swappable technology, 75% layout, Gasket structure, PBT keycaps, and programmable knobs. The functions are quite comprehensive.

OK, without further ado, let’s take a look at the actual performance of this SKYLOONG GK75.

The packaging of this SKYLOONG GK75 is quite design, with colorful pictures and a bit of cyberpunk flavor.

When you open the package, the first thing you see is the instruction manual and warranty card.

This time the attached accessories are quite rich, including dust cover, power cord, two-in-one key puller and puller shaft, and additional keycaps.

I have to say, is the number of keycaps added this time a bit exaggerated, almost all 104 keys of reverse color and full size are provided, it is really buying keycaps and getting a keyboard for free!

Taking out the body of this SKYLOONG GK75, we can see that it adopts an unusual 75% arrangement, that is, the F area is added on the basis of 65%. Although the appearance will be slightly square, but for friends who often use the F area and want to increase the desktop space, this arrangement is definitely the best choice at present.

In addition, in order to avoid accidental touches, the direction key area has also been independently partitioned and sunken, and the details are in place.

In terms of color matching, the SKYLOONG GK75 in my hand is a deep space blue pink theme, that is, adding pink embellishments on the basis of dark blue, which not only retains calmness, but also adds freshness, regardless of boys or girls. can be applied.

The keyboard shell is made of a dark transparent material with a slightly frosted texture, which feels super thick, unlike other transparent materials that are loose.

Programmable knobs are also very popular in the current key ring, and this SKYLOONG GK75 has a metal knob added to the upper right corner, and the volume and pause can be adjusted by rotating and clicking. Of course, if necessary, the knob can also be reprogrammed to meet different usage requirements.

In order to facilitate the wiring, three holes are respectively opened at the end of the keyboard, which can realize the connection in the left, middle and right directions.

Turn it over, you can see that the bottom of the keyboard is not too complicated, and the material is still transparent frosted plastic.

The foot support is a two-stage structure, which can meet the needs of tapping from different angles.

In addition, the Type-c power cord interface is hidden at the bottom of the keyboard, so you need to pay extra attention when connecting.

As mentioned at the beginning of the article, this time all SKYLOONG GK75 series use the Glacier Optical Switch V3, and this one in my hand is a fast silver switch that can be triggered quickly. This switch shortens the trigger stroke to 1.2mm, so the response is faster and the feel is more direct.

Because there is no traditional mechanical structure, this switch body also has excellent stability and smoothness, and the trigger force of 48-52gf is close to the traditional silver switch, no additional adaptation is required, and it can be used directly.

The large key part is the Taiji satellite shaft customized by Jiadalong. I looked at the interior filled with grease, and it does not shake or feel fleshy when it is tapped.

In addition, in order to improve the percussion feel, a Lite Gasket flick structure is added inside. The integrated silicone sandwich pad and the bottom sound-absorbing cotton should be configured in one step.

I usually play "PUBG Mobile", a game that tests reaction ability, and tried a few with SKYLOONG GK75. The response of the optical axis is really well-deserved, the response is quick, the trigger is simple, and it is easy to eat chicken.

Now let's actually experience the percussion performance.

In order to facilitate the replacement of the switch body, the keyboard also adopts hot-swappable, but because of the optical switch structure, it is not in common with the traditional three-legged MX switch, you need to pay attention.

In terms of keycaps, this SKYLOONG GK75 adopts the GK5 height with a wider end surface, which is often called a short ball cap. Compared with the original factory and OEM, its finger contact surface is larger and the pressing is more stable.

In addition, in order to ensure durability, the keycaps are made of stronger two-color PBT material, and ribs are hidden inside the large keys to prevent bending and deformation.

As a unique keyboard, the RGB lighting effect is also essential, but because the keycaps are not transparent, it would be a better choice to use it as a background light in a dim environment.

In terms of daily use experience, this SKYLOONG GK75 is also good enough to use. The 75% compact layout can leave enough space for the mouse to move, and the metal knob has a very good texture, which is easy to control and use. , a proper decompression artifact.

I have to say that the current mechanical keyboard market is really too volatile. If any brand does not have some innovations, features, and does not keep pace with the times, it will really be "the waves behind the Yangtze River push the waves ahead, and they will be photographed on the beach accidentally." So through the above introduction, we can also see that this SKYLOONG GK75 has been armed to the teeth, such as the 75% arrangement that is not common in mass-produced keyboards, the fully transparent black matte shell, the Gsaket structure, and the metal knob. The PBT keycaps of GK5 height, and even the unique Glacier Optical Axis V3, it can be seen that it has transformed all the popular elements of the current key ring into its own characteristics, plus its price of more than 300 yuan, it is really nothing It's time to pick.

If you have to say it, it is the lack of three-mode wireless connection, but for me, the wireless function is a dispensable function, so if I rate this SKYLOONG GK75, I will give it 90 points, A very good grade.

So if you put this keyboard in front of you, how many points would you score?

Well, the above is the whole content of this article, thank you for reading!